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No Air

Chris Brown · 2008

8 min · 2 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · EDM

A smooth blend of soaring vocals and electronic beats that melds R&B with pop sensibilities.

No Air is a single by Chris Brown, released in 2008. A smooth blend of soaring vocals and electronic beats that melds R&B with pop sensibilities. 'No Air' became a commercial success, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. Its reception helped propel both artists further into the limelight and contributed to the rise of duet collaborations in pop music during the late 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does No Air sound like?

A smooth blend of soaring vocals and electronic beats that melds R&B with pop sensibilities. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.

What makes No Air by Chris Brown notable?

'No Air' became a commercial success, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. Its reception helped propel both artists further into the limelight and contributed to the rise of duet collaborations in pop music during the late 2000s. In 2008, Chris Brown was riding high on the success of his self-titled debut album and its follow-up, 'Exclusive'. 'No Air', featuring Jordin Sparks, marked a significant collaboration and showcased his growth into a leading figure in contemporary R&B. This single solidified his ability to cross over into mainstream pop while maintaining his urban roots.

How many songs are on No Air?

No Air has 2 tracks, running approximately 8 minutes.

Tracklist

2 tracks·8:04

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 No Air Standout 4:26
  • 2 Save Me Standout 3:38

Release Date

February 11, 2008

Genre

contemporary R&B, hip-hop

More albums in contemporary R&B

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

8 min 4 sec