"Love More" is a song by American R&B recording artist Chris Brown. It was released on July 16, 2013, as the third official single from his upcoming sixth studio album X. The song, produced by FRESHM3N III,[1] features a guest appearance from Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj. The song peaked at number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 29 on the Australia Singles Chart.
Background
Parts of "Love More" premiered at the 2013 BET Awards, along with "Don't Think They Know" and "Fine China".[2] MTV praised the performance stating: "Brown hit the stage with his backup dancers in tow, sporting a black leather jacket while all the members of his crew donned sweatshirts with a neon 'X' across them, a nod to his upcoming July 16 album. For 'Fine China', Breezy kept it thematic, with images of Chinese fire dragons and fire lanterns flashing across the LED screen behind him, as he delivered his usual flawless choreography."[2]
On March 29, 2013, Brown confirmed that Minaj will appear on his upcoming album, saying that she just gave him a "mean verse."[3] Minaj later said that the beat of the song is very stupid and that her fans were going to love it.[4] On June 30, the song premiered as a live performance by Brown and Minaj at the opening act of the BET Awards 2013.[5] The name of the song was also confirmed to be "Love More".[6] The track was planned to be released with the whole album on July 16, but, for unknown reasons, the release was pushed back. Minaj was asked about the song and she replied "one more week," on July 16.[7]
The song premiered on the radio station 99.1 KGGI on July 22 at 6:30 am.[8] It was sent to Rhythmic radio on July 23, 2013.[9]
Music video
The music video was filmed on August 2, 2013 in Los Angeles, California and was directed by Brown himself.[10] The video premiered on YouTube on August 17, 2013.[11] It features Brown taking some of his friends to a night club in his car, when he turns on the radio and the song starts. The music video features a cameo by Nick Swardson as they drive shotgun.[12] At the club, Brown is seen flirting, singing and performing synchronized dance moves with his backup dancers, while multiple shots of Minaj are shown. The video was uploaded on Brown's Vevo channel on August 29, 2013.[13]
Critical reception
Billboard praised the single stating: "Raunchy and sure to be a club favorite, 'Love More' is the latest single off of Brown's forthcoming album, 'X'."[14] AllHipHop also released a positive review stating: "Over a frenzied, dubstep-inspired club beat, Nicki and Brown exchange sexual innuendos, party recaps and their own brand of love."[15][16]
Track listing
- Digital single
| 1. |
"Love More" (featuring Nicki Minaj) |
- Christopher Maurice Brown
- Onika Maraj
- Darrell Eversley
- Howard Eversley
- Shaun Spearman
- Verse Simmonds
- Eric Bellinger
| FRESHM3N III[1] |
3:09 |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Radio and release history
References
- 1 2 3 "Chris Brown - Love More". DJBooth.net. July 26, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- 1 2 "Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj Kick Off BET Awards With 'Love More'". MTV. June 30, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ↑ Twitter: @NICKIMINAJ will be on the ALBUM. Just gave me a mean verse!!! Love Boo! Retrieved June 23, 2013.
- ↑ Twitter: The beat is stoooooooooooooooopid. Yall gon love it! ;) > RT @kellyminaj_ @NICKIMINAJ sooo spill the tea on this song with chris;) Retrieved June 23, 2013.
- ↑ Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj Kick Off BET Awards With 'Love More' Retrieved July 1, 2013.
- ↑ Twitter: 'Love More' RT @ActTfUP: What's the name of the song Chris & Nicki Performed? Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ↑ Twitter: 1 more week babes > RT “@KiNG_RoMAN_SHxT: @NICKIMINAJ where's #LOVEMORE Nic?!?!?!?!?” Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ↑ NEW Chris Brown Ft Nicki Minaj Drops Monday On KGGI !! Retrieved July 22, 2013.
- ↑ Top 40/Rhythmic-Crossover > Future Releases impacting songs Retrieved July 20, 2013.
- ↑ http://www.vibe.com/photo-gallery/chris-brown-nicki-minaj-shoot-love-more-music-video
- ↑ "Chris Brown - Love More ft. Nicki Minaj (Official Music Video)".
- ↑ "Chris Brown hits the club with Nicki Minaj in the dance-heavy video for "Love More."".
- ↑ "Chris Brown - Love More (Explicit) ft. Nicki Minaj".
- ↑ "Chris Brown Releases Nicki Minaj-Assisted 'Love More': Listen". Billboard. July 22, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ↑ "The Press Loves Chris Brown's "Love More"". RCA Records. July 26, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ↑ "AlternativePick: Chris Brown ft./ Nicki Minaj- "Love More" (AUDIO)". AllHipHop. July 22, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Chris Brown feat. Nicki Minaj – Love More". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Chris Brown feat. Nicki Minaj – Love More" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- 1 2 "Ultratop.be – Chris Brown feat. Nicki Minaj – Love More" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Chris Brown feat. Nicki Minaj – Love More" (in French). Ultratip.
- ↑ "Lescharts.com – Chris Brown feat. Nicki Minaj – Love More" (in French). Les classement single.
- ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Chris Brown feat. Nicki Minaj – Love More". GfK Entertainment Charts.
- ↑ "Archive Chart: 2013-09-21" UK Singles Chart.
- ↑ "Archive Chart: 2013-08-31" UK R&B Chart.
- ↑ "Chris Brown – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Chris Brown.
- ↑ "Chris Brown – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Chris Brown.
- ↑ "Chris Brown – Chart history" Billboard Pop Songs for Chris Brown.
- ↑ "Chris Brown – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Chris Brown.
- ↑ "2013 Year End Charts — R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2013 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. August 24, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
- ↑ "Chris Brown - Love More (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Single". iTunes Store. July 16, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ↑ "Top 40/Rhythmic-Crossover > Future Releases". AllAccess Music Group. July 16, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
- ↑ http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=16691
