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"Find Your Love"
Song

"Find Your Love" is a song by Canadian recording artist, Drake. The song serves as the second single from his debut album Thank Me Later. The song is Drake's first in which his lead vocals are sung. The song was released to digital download on May 5, 2010.

Background

"Find Your Love" was co-produced by rapper Kanye West, making it his third collaboration with Drake after directing the video for "Best I Ever Had" and featuring on "Forever". When speaking to MTV News in 2009, Drake called the song's co-producer and rapper Kanye West, "the most influential person on his sound", stating,

"Before I ever got the chance to meet him, Kanye West shaped a lot of what I do, as far as music goes, We always, always, always took the time to listen to Kanye's music and appreciate it beyond. We searched the samples and find out where his inspiration came from, because he has one of the best ears in music, period. He knows how to recognize great music that's not his. He knows how to utilize great sounds and great music. So before I met him, I had the utmost respect for Kanye West. I'd even go as far as to say he's the most influential person, as far as a musician, that I'd ever had in my life."[1]

In an later interview with MTV News Drake said that he felt the song should have been performed by a woman, stating, "Find Your Love is an extremely vulnerable song. And it's actually a huge risk. It almost feels like the song should be performed by a woman. I'm just hoping that men really hear the song and they're honest with themselves. I know a lot of men feel that way."[2]

The song was posted on Drake's official blog on April 29, 2010, but was later removed due to bandwidth issues.[1]

Critical reception

The song received positive reviews, with critics comparing it to its co-producer, Kayne West's work on 808s and Heartbreak. The Star Phoenix featured a beat that could be on 808s and Heartbreak and that Drake showed off his "versatility" and "smooth singing on this slow-jam", stating, "I better find your loving / I better find your heart," he sings (over and over and over) on the chorus to this bump-'n'-grind single."[3] Ryan Brockington of The New York Post said the song was comprised of "dripping double-drum beats, 80's filtered vocals and a catchy little chorus".[4] Jayson Rodriguez of MTV News said that the song features "Drake in full crooner mode as he sings about saving his relationship: "I'm more than just an option," he sings over sparse drums and piano licks. "Refuse to be forgotten/ I took a chance with my heart/ And I feel it taking over / I better find your loving/ I better find your heart."[5] Bill Lamb of About.com called the song a potential "summer pop anthem", and says that it sounds like West's "Heartless".[6] Andrew Martin of Prefix Magazine said that the beat sounded "right of 808s and Heartbreak, and that the track was "intriguing and slightly unexpected".[7] Clinton Yates of the Washington Post complimented the song, but said that the song lacked Drake's lyrical talent.[8]

Music video

The music video was shot with Anthony Mandler, director of the "Over" video in Kingston, Jamaica during the week of April 12, 2010, exclusively revealed to Rap-Up.[9] Drake told MTV News, "We went to Kingston, We went to this 'hood. They call it the 'gully' side. It's bad out there, real bad. They had 'Young Money' sprayed on the gates, 'Drake and Wayne,' 'cause I came to shoot the video out there. I'm talking about you drive by people's homes, they had 'Drake,' 'Young Money,' 'Drake, Welcome Here,' 'Drake We Love You' — crazy sh--, man. It was so crazy. This dude was like, 'Original Weezy tha God! You tha boss! Weezy tha God!' It's crazy. They love us, 'cause we show love out there."[10] The video was released on May 11th, 2010 via Drake's blog. The video had cameos of reggae artist Mavado, and professional model Maliah Michel.

Chart positions

Chart (2010) Peak
position
Canadian Hot 100 42
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 34
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 24

Release history

Region Date Format
United States May 4, 2010 Rhythmic airplay[11]
May 5, 2010 Digital download[12]
May 11, 2010 Urban and mainstream airplay[11][13]

References

  1. ^ a b Rodriguez, Jayson (2010-04-29). "Drake's 'Find Your Love,' Produced By Kanye West, Premieres Online". MTV News. MTV Networks. Retrieved 2010-05-06. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  2. ^ "Drake Feels That His Latest Track Should Be Peformed By A Woman". MTV News UK. MTV Networks. 2010-05-04. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
  3. ^ "Drake's new single shows versatility". The Star Phoenix. 2010-05-03. Retrieved 2010-05-06. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ Brockington, Ryan (2010-04-29). "First listen: Drake will help everyone 'Find Your Love'". The New York Post. Retrieved 2010-05-06. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ Rodriguez, Jayson (2010-04-29). "Drake's 'Find Your Love,' Produced By Kanye West, Premieres Online". MTV News. MTV Networks. Retrieved 2010-05-06. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  6. ^ Lamb, Bill (2010-04-29). "Drake's "Find Your Love" Moves in a Pop Direction as Produced By Kanye West". About.com. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
  7. ^ Martin, Andrew (2010-04-29). "Drake: "Find Your Love"". Prefix Magazine. Retrieved 2010-05-06. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  8. ^ Yates, Clinton (2010-04-30). "Drake Sticks to Singing On New Track". Express Night Blog. Washington Post. Retrieved 2010-05-06. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ "Drake's Next Single Revealed, Video Shot in Jamaica". Rap-Up. 2010-04-13. Retrieved 2010-05-06. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  10. ^ Reid, Shaheem (2010-04-20). "Drake Gets Love From Jamaica During 'Find Your Love' Shoot". MTV News. MTV Newtorks. Retrieved 2010-05-06. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  11. ^ a b "Available for Airplay". FMQB. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
  12. ^ "Find Your Love - Single by Drake". iTunes. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
  13. ^ "Cool New Music". Allaccess. Retrieved 2010-05-04.


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