Single (New Kids on the Block and Ne-Yo song)

2008 single by New Kids on the Block and Ne-Yo

"Single"

Single by New Kids on the Block and Ne-Yo
from the album  The Block and Year of the Gentleman
Released| August 12, 2008
Genre|

* Pop
* R&B

Length| 3:55
Label| Interscope
Songwriter(s)|

* Shaffer Smith
* Jamal Jones

Producer(s)|

* Polow da Don
* Ne-Yo
* Adam Messinger

New Kids on the Block singles chronology
| "Summertime"
(2008)  | "Single"
(2008)  | "Dirty Dancing"
(2008)

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Ne-Yo singles chronology
| "Miss Independent"
(2008)  | "Single"
(2008)  | "Camera Phone"
(2008)

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Alternative cover

Digital cover

"Single" is the second single from New Kids on the Block's fifth studio album, The Block, which is a duet with Ne-Yo. The lead vocals were sung by Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Jordan Knight. Donnie also rapped in the song.

The song was released on August 12, 2008 as a digital download. According to allaccess.com, the single impacted radio on September 2, 2008. the same day the album was released. The song was released as a CD single in the UK on November 11, 2008.

Ne-Yo included a solo version of the song on his album Year of the Gentleman with a length of 4:18.

## Music video[edit]

The music video premiered on TRL on September 4, 2008. The music video was directed by Benny Boom.[1] The video takes place at Jet Nightclub at The Mirage in Las Vegas.[2]

The video begins with a girl (portrayed by Yasmin Deliz) arriving in a taxi cab alone. She meets with her friend in front of the Jet Club and they go in together. Inside, the girl, throughout the video, encounters each of the five members of New Kids on the Block. All of them innocently flirt with her. Each time, the girl is very charmed and/or a bit bewildered (due to in some instances, that one or two of the members are turning up in unexpected places wherever she is). This could also signify the theme of the song meaning that despite having no boyfriend there to spend some quality time with her, she does not have to be alone in order to enjoy herself, and that there's always someone there if need be, at least temporarily.

The band and Ne-Yo are seen hanging out together with some girls in the VIP.

The video also features Ne-Yo and New Kids on the Block performing separately, in front of a backdrop.

## Track listing[edit]

Promo CD

1. Single [LP Version]

Promo CD 2

1. Single [Radio Edit - No Intro]
2. Single [Album Version]

UK Version

1. Single [Album Version]
2. Looking Like Danger

## Charts[edit]

The song debuted at number 72 in Canadian Hot 100 and has since then risen to number 42.[3] In the U.S. it also debuted at number 86 on the Pop 100 and rose to number 56.[4]

Chart (2008)  | Peak
position

|

Australia (ARIA)[5] | 116
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[3] | 42
Scotland (OCC)[6] | 27
South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[7] | 3
UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 81
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[9] | 99
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[10] | 7
US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[11] | 29
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[11] | 39

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-03-03.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-04-06. Retrieved 2016-11-30.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
3. ^ a b "New Kids On The Block and Ne-Yo - Single - Music Charts". Acharts.us. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
4. ^ [1]
5. ^ "INew Kids on the Block ARIA Albums chart history 1988 to 2022, received from ARIA in 2022 page 6". ARIA. Retrieved December 3, 2023 - via Imgur.com.
6. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
7. ^ "30주년 한터뮤직어워즈 2022 / 30th Hanteo Music Awards". Awards.hanteo.com. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
8. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
9. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
10. ^ "Pro Posts". Billboard. Archived from the original on 18 October 2007. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
11. ^ a b "New Kids on the Block". Billboard.com. Retrieved 27 May 2023.

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New Kids on the Block

* Jonathan Knight
* Jordan Knight
* Joey McIntyre
* Donnie Wahlberg
* Danny Wood

Studio albums|

* New Kids on the Block
* Hangin' Tough
* Merry, Merry Christmas
* Step by Step
* Face the Music
* The Block
* 10
* Still Kids

Compilation albums|

* No More Games/The Remix Album
* H.I.T.S.
* Greatest Hits
* Super Hits
* NKOTBSB

Extended plays|

* Thankful

Singles|

* "Be My Girl"
* "Stop It Girl"
* "Please Don't Go Girl"
* "You Got It (The Right Stuff)"
* "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)"
* "Hangin' Tough"
* "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind)"
* "Cover Girl"
* "This One's for the Children"
* "Funky, Funky Xmas"
* "Step by Step"
* "Valentine Girl"
* "Tonight"
* "Let's Try It Again"
* "Games"
* "Call It What You Want"
* "Baby, I Believe in You"
* "If You Go Away"
* "Dirty Dawg"
* "Never Let You Go"
* "Summertime"
* "Single"
* "Dirty Dancing"
* "2 in the Morning"
* "Don't Turn Out the Lights"
* "Remix (I Like The)"

Tours|

* Hangin' Tough Tour
* Magic Summer Tour (1990)
* Face the Music Tour
* New Kids on the Block Live
* NKOTBSB Tour
* The Package Tour
* The Main Event
* Total Package Tour
* Magic Summer Tour (2024)

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* Johnny Wright
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Ne-Yo

* Discography
* Awards and nominations

Studio albums|

* In My Own Words
* Because of You
* Year of the Gentleman
* Libra Scale
* R.E.D.
* Non-Fiction
* Good Man
* Self Explanatory

Compilation albums|

* Ne-Yo: The Collection

Singles|

* "Stay"
* "So Sick"
* "When You're Mad"
* "Sexy Love"
* "Because of You"
* "Do You"
* "Can We Chill"
* "Go On Girl"
* "Closer"
* "Miss Independent"
* "Single"
* "Mad"
* "Part of the List"
* "Never Knew I Needed"
* "Beautiful Monster"
* "Champagne Life"
* "One in a Million"
* "Lazy Love"
* "Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)"
* "Don't Make Em Like You"
* "Forever Now"
* "Incredible"
* "Money Can't Buy"
* "She Knows"
* "Time of Our Lives"
* "Coming with You"
* "Another Love Song"
* "Good Man"
* "Push Back"
* "U 2 Luv"

Featured singles|

* "Back Like That"
* "Make Me Better"
* "Sexual Healing"
* "Hate That I Love You"
* "Bust It Baby (Part 2)"
* "Finer Things"
* "By My Side"
* "Camera Phone"
* "Knock You Down"
* "Be on You"
* "Baby by Me"
* "Angels Cry"
* "Super High"
* "Give Me Everything"
* "Turn All the Lights On"
* "Leave You Alone"
* "Let's Go"
* "Turn Around"
* "Play Hard"
* "Tonight"
* "Higher Place"

Promotional singles|

* "The Way You Move"

Other songs|

* "Friend Like Me"
* "One Shining Moment"

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