Adore U

"Adore U" is a song by British producer Fred Again (Fred Gibson) and London-based Nigerian musician Obongjayar (Steven Umoh). It was released on 11 August 2023 through Warner Music UK and Atlantic as the lead single of Gibson's fourth studio album, Ten Days (2024).

"Adore U"
Single by Fred Again and Obongjayar
from the album Ten Days
Released	11 August 2023 (2023-08-11)
Genre	House
Length	3:40
Label	Warner Music UK Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Fred Gibson Steven Umoh Barney Lister Damon Yul Wimbley Darren Robinson Mark Morales Tobias Wincorn
Producer(s)	Fred Again Four Tet Parisi Tobias Wincorn
Fred Again singles chronology
"Baby again.." (2023) "Adore U" (2023) "Ten" (2023)
Obongjayar singles chronology
"Just Cool" (2023) "Adore U" (2023)
Audio video
"Adore U" on YouTube

Background and promotion

Gibson debuted the song live as part of his Glastonbury Festival set on 23 June 2023.^[1] On 4 August, the duo first teased the track through a clip they shared on their social media. It shows Gibson accompanying Umoh on the keyboard while the latter lends his vocals to the song. Gibson commented the setting, saying that it "felt magical" hearing "this beautiful man sing".^[2] Gibson and Umoh later performed the song at Lollapalooza in Chicago that same week.^[3]

Composition

"Adore U" is dedicated to Gibson's sister and samples "I Wish It Was Me",^[4] taken from Obongjayar's debut studio album Some Nights I Dream Of Doors (2022).^[5] The "heartfelt" song finds Obonjayar "chilling vocals"^[6] "purring and quivering over increasingly warm and euphoric house music" which is eventually backed by a prominent hip-hop sample that "seamlessly integrates without disrupting the vibrant atmosphere".^[3] The beat is supported by "a bed of bubbling synths" and a touch of Gibson's "infectious, dancy goodness".^[7]

Charts

Chart performance for "Adore U"

Chart (2023)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[8]	41
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[9]	45
Ireland (IRMA)[10]	1
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11]	80
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[12]	39
UK Singles (OCC)[13]	4
UK Dance (OCC)[14]	1
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[15]	16

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[16]	Platinum	70,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[17]	Platinum	600,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Murray, Robin (11 August 2023). "Fred again.., Obongjayar Combine On 'adore u'". Clash. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
2. Geraghty, Hollie (13 August 2023). "Fred Again.. and Obongjayar team up on touching new single 'adore u'". NME. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
3. Deville, Chris (10 August 2023). "Fred again.. – "adore u" (Feat. Obongjayar)". Stereogum. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
4. Renshaw, David (11 August 2023). "Fred Again.. samples Obongjayar on new song "adore u"". The Fader. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
5. Stock, Olivia (11 August 2023). "Fred again.. and Obongjayar share new single 'adore u': Listen". DJ Mag. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
6. Santiago, Eliott (13 August 2023). "Fred again.. Connects With Obongjayar for New Single "adore u"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
7. Vito, Jo (11 August 2023). "Fred again.. Teams Up with Obongjayar for New Single "adore u": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
8. "Fred Again.. & Obongjayar – Adore U". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
9. "Fred Again.. & Obongjayar – Adore U" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
10. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
11. "Fred Again.. & Obongjayar – Adore U" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
12. "Fred Again.. & Obongjayar – Adore U". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
13. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
14. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
15. "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs: Week of August 26, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
16. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
17. "British single certifications – Fred Again – Adore U". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 12 July 2024.