Usher Feat. Nicki Minaj & Pharrell Williams: She Came to Give It to You (2014) Online
"She Came to Give It to You" is a song by American recording artist Usher, featuring American recording artist Nicki Minaj and uncredited vocals from Pharrell Williams. It was released on July 8, 2014, through RCA Records. RCA Records sent the song to US rhythmic contemporary and contemporary hit radio on July 14, 2014. Originally intended to be the second single from his eighth studio album Hard II Love, the song was scrapped from the standard edition track listing, with the track only being included on the Japanese edition of the album.
Credited cast: | |||
Nicki Minaj | - | Herself | |
Usher Raymond | |||
Pharrell Williams |
Minaj first mentioned the video in an interview with MTV, and was licensed to General Mills for its use in a new Honey Nut Cheerios commercial featuring Usher himself, debuting on August 25, 2014.
The song samples "Just Be Good to Me", a 1983 single by The S.O.S. Band, written and produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and "Got to Give It Up" from Marvin Gaye.
On August 26, 2014, a music video for the track was released.
On August 24, 2014, Usher performed the song with Nicki Minaj at 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
On September 9, 2014, Usher performed the song live at the 2014 Fashion Rocks.
On October 13, 2014, YouTube personality Bethany Mota and her switch-up partner Mark Ballas performed a hip hop routine to the song on Dancing with the Stars. They received a composite score of 32.
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) reached Number 11, 2014.
Australia (ARIA) Gold certification with 35,000 sales.
UK Singles (Official Charts Company) peak position 16, 2014.
Scotland (Official Charts Company) reached Number 15, 2014.