An accompanying music video was directed by Benny Boom during the month of May and it premiered on Yahoo! on July 21, 2006. A month later, "Lie About Us" was available for digital download in the United Kingdom. In Germany, a vinyl was released in September 2006 which included a cappella and instrumental versions of the song. In the United States, the song was serviced to urban contemporary and rhythmic contemporary formats on July 31 and August 7, 2006, respectively. "Lie About Us" marks their second collaboration together as Avant previously appeared on an urban remix of the Pussycat Dolls' song " Stickwitu" released in September 2005.
Scherzinger, who at that time found success as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls and was preparing to launch her solo career, wanted to include the song on her shelved album, Her Name is Nicole, however, Avant's team insisted that it should go on his record.
In 2006, American singersĪvant and Nicole Scherzinger re-recorded the song for the former's fourth studio album, Director. "Lie About Us" was first recorded by the German band Bro'Sis for their 2004 album, Showtime. "Lie About Us" peaked at number one on the US Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart and peaked at number 76 and nine on the UK Singles Chart and UK R&B chart, respectively. Huff of PopMatters complimented Scherzinger's vocals and highlighted as a standout from the album but Johnny Dee of The Guardian was more critical. An accompanying music video was released several days earlier and portrays the artists as love interests. It was released as the album's fourth single on Jto urban contemporary stations in the United States. In the neo soul song the lyrics chronicles the man's promise to the mistress and come clean about the relationship. The track was inspired by the time Dozier had a secret affair with singer Joss Stone while being in a relationship. The song was written by Beau Dozier and Bruce Boniface and its production was handled by Dozier and Ron Fair. " Lie About Us" is a song recorded by American singer Avant from his fourth studio album Director (2006), featuring American singer Nicole Scherzinger. Single by Avant featuring Nicole Scherzinger 2006 single by Avant featuring Nicole Scherzinger "Lie About Us"
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