The 2015 R&B single “The Fix,” featuring Jeremih, is by Nelly. It was released on August 14, 2015, through RECORDS and Sony, marking Nelly’s return to the charts with a polished blend of hip-hop, R&B, and pop.
The track was produced by DJ Mustard and Mike Free. Its smooth, sensual sound is built around an interpolation of Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing,” a 1982 classic co-written by Gaye, Odell Brown, and David Ritz. Nelly’s publisher helped clear the references before the song’s release.
“The Fix” performed strongly internationally and reached No. 62 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also became a Platinum-certified single in the United States. A common mix-up is treating Jeremih as the lead artist because of his prominent melodic contribution, but the official credit is Nelly featuring Jeremih. Nelly’s birth name is Cornell Haynes Jr., and he is also known for hits such as “Hot in Herre” and “Dilemma.”