Sugar Daddy (Macy Gray song)

"Sugar Daddy" is a song co-written and recorded by singer Macy Gray. The song was co-written with Meghan Trainor, Bianca Atterberry, Tommy Brown and Thomas Lumpkins. This track appears on the 2018 album Ruby.[1][2][3][4]

Chart performance

"Sugar Daddy" reached a peak of number 21 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart for the week of August 8, 2018.[5]

Music video

The official music video for "Sugar Daddy" stars Macy Gray as a lounge singer, and Evan Ross co-stars as a slick nightclub patron. "Sugar Daddy" was created as a tribute to Billie Holiday biopic Lady Sings the Blues, which stars Diana Ross. It was directed by Christian Lamb and premiered in 2018 on BET Soul and BET Her.[1][2][3][6]

Cast

  • Macy Gray as Lounge Singer
  • Evan Ross as Slick Nightclub Patron / Billy
  • Carmit Bachar as Waitress[7]
  • Don Guido as Club Owner[7]
  • Miranda Barrie as Burlesque Performer[7]

Charts

Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Adult R&B Airplay (Billboard)[5] 21

References

  1. ^ a b Blistein, Jon (2018-06-11). "Hear Macy Gray's Cheeky New Meghan Trainor Team-Up 'Sugar Daddy'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  2. ^ a b "Macy Gray Releases New Single & Announces New Album 'Ruby'". www.out.com. 2018-06-11. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  3. ^ a b Prickett, Macon. "Macy Gray Releases New Single SUGAR DADDY + Confirms New Album RUBY Set For Release On September 7". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  4. ^ "Macy Gray on 'Creep,' collaborating and caring for mentally ill teens". thestar.com. 2018-12-26. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  5. ^ a b "Macy Gray". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  6. ^ "Macy Gray Releases New Single 'Sugar Daddy' And Confirms New Album 'Ruby' Set For Release On September 7". Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  7. ^ a b c NEW VIDEO ALERT: Macy Gray "Sugar Daddy" (themediaprince.com)