Love Galore

"Love Galore" is a song by American singer SZA, featuring vocals from American rapper and singer Travis Scott. It was released on April 28, 2017, as the second single (first radio single) from the former's debut studio album, Ctrl (2017). The song was written by the two artists alongside the producers ThankGod4Cody, Carter Lang, and Top Dawg Entertainment president Terrence "Punch" Henderson.

"Love Galore"
Single by SZA featuring Travis Scott
from the album Ctrl
ReleasedApril 28, 2017 (2017-04-28)
Recorded2016
GenreAlternative R&B
Length4:35
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • ThankGod4Cody
  • Carter Lang
SZA singles chronology
"Drew Barrymore"
(2017)		 "Love Galore"
(2017)		 "What Lovers Do"
(2017)
Travis Scott singles chronology
"Go Off"
(2016)		 "Love Galore"
(2017)		 "Butterfly Effect"
(2017)
Music video
"Love Galore" on YouTube

"Love Galore" received widespread acclaim from music critics and a Grammy nomination at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.

Background and release

SZA premiered "Love Galore" during a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in January 2017.[1] The studio version of the song premiered via SZA's SoundCloud account on April 27, 2017,[2] and the next day it was released for digital download on iTunes as a single.[3] It is the second single from SZA's album, Ctrl, which was released on June 9, 2017.[4]

While talking about Travis Scott in an interview with Genius, SZA said;

"I’m definitely a huge fan of Travis. I think he merges that super-fine line between melody and syncopation and pocket. And I love his pockets, and I love his note choice. He’s just gnarly. He’s perfect."[5]

Live performances

To further promote the single following increased airplay on rhythmic and urban radio, SZA performed the song at The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on July 20, 2017.[6] She also performed the song at the 2017 BET Awards and on Saturday Night Live.

Music video

The music video for the song, directed by Nabil, premiered on April 27, 2017.[7] It was uploaded to SZA's Vevo channel on April 28, 2017.[7]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.

  • SZA – vocals, songwriting
  • Travis Scott – vocals, songwriting
  • Carter Lang – production, songwriting
  • ThankGod4Cody – production, songwriting
  • Terrence Henderson – songwriting
  • Chris Classick – engineering
  • Tristan Bott – assistant engineering
  • Derek "MixedByAli" Ali – mixing
  • Blake Harden – recording

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[18] Platinum 80,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[19] Silver 200,000
United States (RIAA)[20] 4× Platinum 4,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Country Date Format Version Label
United States April 28, 2017 Digital download
August 1, 2017 Urban contemporary radio [21]

References
  1. "Watch SZA Perform Her New Travis Scott Collaboration "Love Galore"". The Fader. January 11, 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  2. "SZA - Love Galore Feat. Travis Scott". HotNewHipHop. April 27, 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  3. "Love Galore (feat. Travis Scott) - Single by SZA". iTunes. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  4. "SZA Finally Releases "CTRL" Album". HipHopDX. June 5, 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  5. "SZA "Love Galore" Official Lyrics & Meaning - Verified". June 15, 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  6. "YouTube". www.youtube.com.
  7. "SZA Shares A New Video For "Love Galore," Featuring Travis Scott". The Fader. April 27, 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  8. "SZA Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  9. "SZA Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  10. "SZA Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  11. "SZA Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  12. "SZA Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  13. "SZA Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  14. "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  15. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  16. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  17. "Top AFP - Audiogest - Top 3000 Singles + EPs Digitais" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  18. "Canadian single certifications – SZA – Love Galore". Music Canada. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
  19. "British single certifications – SZA – Love Galore". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 19, 2019. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Love Galore in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  20. "American single certifications – SZA – Love Galore". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 6, 2019. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  21. "Urban/UAC Future Releases". Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
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