Love (Musiq Soulchild song)
| "Love" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Musiq Soulchild | ||||
| from the album Aijuswanaseing | ||||
| Released | December 25, 2000 | |||
| Recorded | May 2000 | |||
| Genre | R&B, soul | |||
| Length | 4:57 | |||
| Label | Def Soul, Def Jam | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Taalib Johnson, Andre Harris, Carvin Haggins | |||
| Producer(s) | Dre & Vidal | |||
| Musiq Soulchild singles chronology | ||||
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"Love" is the second single from Musiq Soulchild's debut album Aijuswanaseing.
Background
Kenny Lattimore revealed in 2021 that "Love" was originally intended for him and his 1998 album From the Soul of Man. However, by the time the song was presented, the album was already completed and Lattimore couldn't envision himself singing it. He ultimately passed on the track, partly because Musiq Soulchild's style was so distinct and unconventional that Lattimore couldn’t quite see how his own voice would fit the song.[1]
Chart performance
It debuted on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart on December 30, 2000, spent 38 weeks on the chart (its last being September 15, 2001), and peaked at #2. "Love" also entered the Billboard Hot 100 on February 17, 2001, spending 22 weeks there, peaking at #24 and falling off on July 7, 2001.
Music video
The music video features shots of the since closed Lorraine Hotel in Philadelphia. [2]
Cover versions
The gospel R&B trio Trin-i-tee 5:7 covered this song in 2002 for their album The Kiss, changing the title to "Lord", making it a gospel song.
Charts
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 24 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 2 |
References
- ^ "Kenny Lattimore Talks New Album "Here To Stay", Making Love Music, Industry Journey (Exclusive Interview)". youknowigotsoul.com. December 30, 2021. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ Appelbaum, Ciara. "20 stunning abandoned hotels around the world and the history behind them". Business Insider. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
- ^ "Musiq Soulchild Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ^ "Musiq Soulchild Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2025.