Next to You (Mike Jones song)

"Next to You"
Single by Mike Jones featuring Nae Nae
from the album The Voice and The American Dream (Target Bonus Track)
Released	December 2, 2008
Recorded	2006–2007
Genre	Trap, pop rap
Length	3:41
Label	Cuddy/Ice Age Entertainment/Warner Bros.
Songwriter(s)	Erick Todd Coomes, Marty James, Garton, Mike Jones, J.R. Rotem
Producer(s)	J.R. Rotem
Mike Jones singles chronology
"Cuddy Buddy" (2008) "Next to You" (2008) "Swagg Thru the Roof" (2009)

"Next to You" is the third single from Houston rapper Mike Jones second studio album, The Voice. It was produced by J.R. Rotem and features uncredited background vocals from R&B singer Nae Nae.

It was first released on Mike Jones' MySpace profile, and was then released on Amazon and iTunes on December 2, 2008.

Music video

Mr. Boomtown directed the music video for the song. The girl in the song is often confused with American-singer/actress Ashanti, however it is not. Mike Jones had stated that it is a singer signed to his label and her name is Nae Nae. He also said she is in the music video to show the fans that it is not Ashanti.

Charts

Chart (2008–2009)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100[1]	71
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[2]	47
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[3]	8
US Pop 100 (Billboard)[4]	65
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[5]	11

References

1. "Mike Jones Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
2. "Mike Jones Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
3. "Mike Jones Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
4. "Mike Jones – Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on November 9, 2015. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
5. "Mike Jones Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2022.