Love Make the World Go Round

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"Love Make the World Go Round"
Song

"Love Make the World Go Round" is a song recorded by Jennifer Lopez and Lin-Manuel Miranda as a tribute to the victims of the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting. It was released digitally as a charity single on July 8, 2016, by Epic Records.

Background

Proceeds of the song will go toward the Hispanic Federation's Proyecto Somos Orlando initiative, which "will address the long-term needs for mental health services that are culturally competent and bilingual. Proyecto will enable care to be delivered to those affected directly in the communities in which they live. Beyond emergency assistance, they will be provided with case management, crisis intervention and mental health services, among other needs."[1]

Critical reception

Robbie Daw of Idolator gave the song eight out of ten stars, praising it as a "Worldly" and "inspiring" track with an "instantly catchy groove", while noting: "Snippets of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony acceptance sonnet are employed in such a way that the addition doesn’t feel forced. Plus, Lopez's vocals are top notch here." Another writer from the website, Rachel Sonis, added that "With its infectious, sun-kissed melody and uplifting lyrics of love and unity, this song makes light out of such a tragic time in human history. It's simple, hopeful and, ultimately, something we all desperately need right now."[2]

Chart performance

The single debuted at number 72 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 9 on the US Digital Songs chart, with 54,000 downloads sold in its first week. The song marks Miranda's first appearance on "Billboard" charts as a solo artist.[3]

Music video

On the same day of the single's release, Lopez and Miranda were spotted filming the music video of the song on the rooftop of the Richard Rodgers Theatre the same theater Miranda's Broadway hit, Hamilton, plays.[4][5]

On August 9, Lopez' premiered "the making" music video of the song through her official facebook account.

Live performances

Lopez and Miranda first performed the song on July 11, just three days after its release, on Today.[4] The day after they both performed the song again on the The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[6]

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 72
US Hot Digital Songs (Billboard)[8] 9

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States[9] July 8, 2016 Digital download Epic

References

  1. ^ Lewis, Randy (July 5, 2016). "Jennifer Lopez and 'Hamilton's' Lin-Manuel Miranda team to honor victims of Orlando nightclub shooting". Los Angeles Times. Tronc. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  2. ^ Wass, Mike (July 8, 2016). "Pop Perspective: Jennifer Lopez & Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Love Make The World Go Round" Rated & Reviewed". Idolator. SpinMusic. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  3. ^ "Hot 100 Chart Moves: Jennifer Lopez & Lin-Manuel Miranda's Charity Single Debuts". Yahoo! Music. July 22, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Willis, Jackie (July 11, 2016). "Jennifer Lopez Channels Her 'Selena' Style During Performance of 'Love Make the World Go Round' With Lin-Manuel Miranda". Entertainment Tonight. CBS Studios, Inc. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  5. ^ Parker, Heidi (July 9, 2016). "Busting out a message! Jennifer Lopez, 46, flaunts her cleavage in sexy black bra as she films music video for Orlando tribute song with Lin-Manuel Miranda". Daily Mail. DMG Media. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
  6. ^ Jennifer Lopez performs Love Make The World Go Round with Lin-Manuel Miranda on Jimmy Fallon July 13, 2016
  7. ^ "Jennifer Lopez Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  8. ^ Jennifer Lopez - Top Latin Digital Songs Chart History
  9. ^ "Music — Love Make The World Go Round - Single by Jennifer Lopez and Lin-Manuel Miranda". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved July 8, 2016.
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