"Suffocate" is a song by American R&B singer

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. It is the third single released from his debut album ''

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''. The song was released as a digital download and sent to mainly

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radio stations. "Suffocate" debuted at number 96 on the Billboard and eventually peaked at number 18.

Music video

The music video was directed by Jonathan Mannion and premiered in late 2007. The video is set in

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Chart performance

"Suffocate" debuted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on the week of November 7, 2007, debuting at number 96. Six weeks later, it entered the top 40 at number 35 the week of January 5, 2008. It peaked at number 18 the week of February 23, 2008 and stayed there for two weeks. It stayed on the chart for 24 weeks. It reached number 2 on the ''Billboard''

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Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

2007 singles 2007 songs J. Holiday songs Capitol Records singles Song recordings produced by Tricky Stewart Songs written by Tricky Stewart Songs written by The-Dream {{2000s-R&B-song-stub