| "Climax" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Song by Usher | ||||
| from the album Looking 4 Myself | ||||
| Released | February 22, 2012 | |||
| Genre | R&B, quiet storm, electronic | |||
| Length | 3:53 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Wesley Pentz, Usher Raymond, Ariel Rechtshaid, Redd Stylez | |||
| Producer(s) | Diplo | |||
| Usher singles chronology | ||||
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"Climax" is a song by American singer Usher. It was released on February 22, 2012 by RCA Records. It was the first single from his album Looking 4 Myself (2012). It was written by Usher, Ariel Rechtshaid, Redd Stylez, and Diplo. It was produced by Diplo. The song is a quiet storm slow jam and electronic song. The song talks about a relationship that is turning for the worst.
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) | 29 |
| Australia Urban (ARIA) | 15 |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) | 44 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders) | 4 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia) | 6 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 96 |
| Denmark (Tracklisten) | 39 |
| Ireland (IRMA) | 69 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 82 |
| Scotland (OCC) | 9 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) | 1 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 4 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 17 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard) | 36 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 1 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard) | 3 |
| Country | Date | Format (Version) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | February 21, 2012 | Urban radio | RCA Records |
| Worldwide | February 22, 2012 | Digital download | |
| United States | March 13, 2012 | Top 40/Mainstream radio | |
| United Kingdom | April 8, 2012 | Digital download |