Love U Better
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"Love U Better" is a song by American recording artist Ty Dolla Sign. It was released on July 10, 2017, as the lead single from his second studio album, Beach House 3 (2017).[2] The song features rapper Lil Wayne and R&B singer The-Dream.
Release and composition
Ty Dolla Sign announced "Love U Better" on July 7, 2017, and shared the single's artwork on his social media accounts.[3] The song premiered via Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show on July 10, and was released for digital download as a single on the same day.[1] It was sent to urban radio July 25, 2017.[4] "Love U Better" has been described as an electro-R&B track by Rolling Stone.[1] It contains a sample from 1997 song "I Can Love You" by singer Mary J. Blige.[5]
Music video
The music video for the song, directed by Ryan Hope, was shot in the Hollywood Hills and premiered via Ty Dolla Sign's YouTube channel on August 3, 2017.[6] It features cameo appearances from YG, Sevyn Streeter, Jeremih and Trae tha Truth.[6] It also features Jhene Aiko and Big Sean with Wizkid (musician)
Commercial performance
"Love U Better" peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100, performing modestly on radio and in New Zealand the song reached number 49. In Australia, it was able to reach 97
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[7] | 97 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[8] | 12 |
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[9] | 1 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[10] | 20 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | July 10, 2017 | Digital download[11] | |
| July 25, 2017 | Urban radio[4] |
References
- ^ a b c "Hear Ty Dolla $ign's Lush New Song With Lil Wayne, The-Dream". Rolling Stone. July 10, 2017. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
- ^ "Ty Dolla Sign teases Beach House 3 Music". XXL. March 12, 2017. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign Taps Lil Wayne & The-Dream for 'Beach House 3' Single". Rap-Up. July 7, 2017. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
- ^ a b "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on July 26, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
- ^ "NEW MUSIC: Ty Dolla $ign Feat. Lil Wayne & The-Dream – Love U Better". Respect. July 10, 2017. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
- ^ a b "Video: Ty Dolla $ign feat. Lil Wayne & The-Dream – 'Love U Better'". Rap-Up. August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
- ^ "CHART WATCH #430". auspOp. July 22, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
- ^ "Ty Dolla Sign Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
- ^ "Ty Dolla $ign – Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ "Ty Dolla Sign Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ "Love U Better by Ty Dolla $ign featuring The-Dream & Lil Wayne". iTunes Store (US). Apple. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
