"I Want You Around" (stylized as I want you around) is a song by Swedish-Iranian singer and songwriter Snoh Aalegra, released as the second single from her second studio album Ugh, Those Feels Again (2019). The song was written by Aalegra and Marcus James and it was produced by Cam O'bi and Rob Holladay. It was released on 18 February 2019. On November 1, 2019, a remix of "I Want You Around" featuring American singer and rapper 6lack was released to mixed reviews from critics.[2]
"I Want You Around" reached number 1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart.[3]
Music video
The music video for "I Want You Around" was directed by Alexander Black and aided by I.P.W. The music video shows Aalegra with rapper, A$AP Twelvyy spending time in a romantic day together and wrapped up in each other's arms and sharing moments at home and on the road.[4]
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[5] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[6] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Watt, David (27 February 2019). "Snoh Aalegra Shares a New Music Video For, "I Want You Around" Featuring A$AP Twelvyy. Watch Here". allnoise.co.uk. All Noise. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
- ^ New Music. "Snoh Aalegra Enlists 6LACK for 'I Want You Around' Remix". Rap-Up.com. Rap-Up. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ^ "Snoh Aalegra". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ^ "Snoh Aalegra Is Head Over Heels In 'I Want You Around' | SoulBounce | SoulBounce". www.soulbounce.com. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ^ "British single certifications – Snoh Aalegra – I Want You Around". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Snoh Aalegra – I Want You Around". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 19, 2020.