It was a sad feeling but it was beautiful. Diplo recounted the experience in an interview for The Guardian, saying that 'I had explained to him about a moment I had with a girl where I felt like I could die with her and be content, but I didn't and life moved on, and that point in my life was over. Usher wanted to expand his music's style and depth by working with Diplo. Diplo introduced the song's concept to Usher, who was working with him on a new album. 'Climax' was written by Usher, Redd Stylez, Ariel Rechtshaid, and Diplo, who also produced the song. In 2013, 'Climax' won Usher a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance. Rolling Stone and Entertainment Weekly named it one of the best singles of 2012. 'Climax' was received with widespread critic acclaim, who commended its musical direction, lyrics, Usher's singing, and Diplo's production. It peaked at number 17 and charted for 20 weeks, and also reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, becoming Usher's 12th number-one single on the chart.

According to Usher, the song is primarily about the complications of a relationship, despite the lyrics' sexual overtones.Īs a single, 'Climax' debuted at number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100, with 31,000 digital units sold in its first week. The song is a quiet storm slow jam with electronic influences, and lyrics about the turning point of a relationship. Usher and Diplo worked on the song for two months as part of their collaboration for the former's album. The song was written by Usher, Ariel Rechtshaid, Redd Stylez, and Diplo, who also produced the song. It was released on February 22, 2012, by RCA Records as the lead single from his 2012 studio album Looking 4 Myself. ' Climax' is a song by American singer-songwriter Usher.

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