Love More Explained

Love More
Cover:Love-more-single.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Chris Brown featuring Nicki Minaj
Album:X (Deluxe edition)
Released:July 19, 2013
Recorded:2012–2013
Length:3:09
Label:RCA
Producer:FRESHM3N III[1]
Chronology:Chris Brown
Prev Title:Don't Think They Know
Prev Year:2013
Next Title:Sweet Serenade
Next Year:2013

"Love More" is a song by American singer Chris Brown featuring rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on July 19, 2013, as the third official single from the former's sixth studio album X. The song, produced by FRESHM3N III,[1] peaked at number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 29 on the Australia Singles Chart.

Background

Parts of "Love More" were 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 publicly complimented the beat of the song, stating that her fans were going to love the song.[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. The video premiered on YouTube on August 17, 2013.[10] 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.[11] 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.[12]

Critical reception

The song received widely positive reviews. 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."[13] 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."[14] [15]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2013)Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] 31
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[17] 23
Chart (2014)Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] 57
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19] 34

Radio and release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
United StatesJuly 16, 2013[20] Digital downloadRCA
July 23, 2013[21] Rhythmic contemporary radio
October 8, 2013[22] Mainstream radio

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Brown – Love More . DJBooth.net . July 26, 2013 . July 26, 2013.
  2. Web site: Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj Kick Off BET Awards With 'Love More' . https://archive.today/20130701151321/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1709805/bet-awards-2013-chris-brown-nicki-minaj.jhtml . dead . July 1, 2013 . MTV . June 30, 2013 . July 26, 2013.
  3. Twitter: @NICKIMINAJ will be on the ALBUM. Just gave me a mean verse!!! Love Boo! Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  4. 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.
  5. https://archive.today/20130701151321/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1709805/bet-awards-2013-chris-brown-nicki-minaj.jhtml Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj Kick Off BET Awards With 'Love More'
  6. Twitter: 'Love More' RT @ActTfUP: What's the name of the song Chris & Nicki Performed? Retrieved July 17, 2013.
  7. Twitter: 1 more week babes > RT “@KiNG_RoMAN_SHxT: @NICKIMINAJ where's #LOVEMORE Nic?!?!?!?!?” Retrieved July 17, 2013.
  8. http://www.kggiradio.com/pages/odm.html?article=11496076 NEW Chris Brown Ft Nicki Minaj Drops Monday On KGGI !!
  9. http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases Top 40/Rhythmic-Crossover > Future Releases impacting songs
  10. Web site: Chris Brown – Love More ft. Nicki Minaj (Official Music Video). YouTube.
  11. Web site: Video: Chris Brown f/ Nicki Minaj - 'Love More'. Rap-up.com. May 24, 2023.
  12. Web site: Chris Brown – Love More (Explicit) ft. Nicki Minaj. YouTube.
  13. Chris Brown Releases Nicki Minaj-Assisted 'Love More': Listen . . July 22, 2013 . July 26, 2013.
  14. Web site: The Press Loves Chris Brown's "Love More" . RCA Records . July 26, 2013 . July 26, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130728090724/http://www.rcarecords.com/news/press-loves-chris-brown%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9Clove-more%E2%80%9D . July 28, 2013 . dead .
  15. Web site: AlternativePick: Chris Brown ft./ Nicki Minaj- "Love More" (AUDIO) . AllHipHop . July 22, 2013 . July 26, 2013.
  16. Web site: 2013 Year End Charts — R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Prometheus Global Media. December 13, 2013.
  17. Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2013. Billboard. December 9, 2014. December 3, 2021.
  18. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2014. Billboard. January 2, 2013. October 5, 2019.
  19. Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2014. Billboard. December 9, 2014. September 30, 2019.
  20. Web site: Chris Brown – Love More (feat. Nicki Minaj) – Single . . July 16, 2013 . July 26, 2013.
  21. Web site: Top 40/Rhythmic-Crossover > Future Releases . AllAccess Music Group . July 16, 2013 . July 26, 2013.
  22. Web site: FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News . www.fmqb.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20040321234505/http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16691 . 2004-03-21.