Sugar

Album: Sugar (2015)
Charted: 21 44
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Songfacts®:

  • Released in Germany on July 17, 2015, this song was a hit throughout Europe, topping the singles charts in Germany and Austria.
  • The song samples American rapper Baby Bash's 2003 single "Suga Suga" and features vocals from Canadian singer-songwriter Francesco Yates. The Toronto native told us how his contribution came together: "I remember they had this loop from 'Baby Bash,' which is where it's originally from," he said. "I remember they wanted me to just write down the verses to it. They wanted me to completely re-write the song over that guitar part, but I just wanted to leave that chorus in there because nothing would be a more natural chorus."
  • The song soundtracked Walmart's "Style You Won't Believe" spring 2018 ad.

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