Superlove (Tinashe song)
2016 single by Tinashe
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"Superlove" is a song recorded by American singer Tinashe. The song was released by RCA Records on July 15, 2016. It was co-written and produced by Tricky Stewart and the-Dream.
Background
After the release of "Energy" with Juicy J and "Party Favors" with Young Thug,[1] Tinashe described "Superlove" as a "celebration of happiness", further stating that the song "celebrates the kind of happiness that is so immense and infectious, that you can't help but to rejoice in it." She concluded her statement, saying, "I hope to eulogize this wonderful energy and make people feel good, love harder, and dance together."[2]
Composition
Produced by the-Dream and Tricky Stewart,[1] "Superlove" is an electropop[3][4] and Miami bass[5][6] song inspired by the 1980s and 1990s era.[3][7] MTV's Madeline Roth found similarities between the song and Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass", calling the latter "a poppier cousin".[2] while Ben Dandridge-Lemco of The Fader compared it to Ghost Town DJ's "My Boo".[8]
Critical reception
Jessie Morris of Complex deemed the song "an easy contender for a summer smash with its breezy, free-flowing chords made all the sweeter by that incredible voice of Tinashe".[3] Rolling Stone's Brittany Spanos called it "bouncy" and "bubbly".[4] Adelle Platon of Billboard found the song "infectious".[9] In addition, the publication ranked "Superlove" at number 72 on their 100 Best Pop Songs of 2016 in December 12, 2016[10] and enlisted the song at 20 Sadly Underrated Pop Songs from 2016 on December 29; stating it as "unjustly ignored single".[11]
Music video
The music video premiered on August 12, 2016, it was filmed in Malibu, California, and directed by Hannah Lux Davis.[12] The choreography was by Tinashe's longtime collaborator JaQuel Knight.
Reception
Collin Robinson from Stereogum summarized the video as a "sun-kissed beach clip with Tinashe and a group of bikini-clad 'Bae Watch' lifeguards rescuing hot dudes from drowning before they hit some sultry choreography on vintage beach towels".[13] Danny Schwartz of HotNewHipHop described the video as the "greatest thing since sliced bread".[14]
Track listing
- Digital download
- "Superlove" (clean version) – 3:04
- Digital download
- "Superlove" (explicit version) – 3:04
- The Remixes
- "Superlove" (Shift K3Y remix) – 4:14
- "Superlove" (The Golden Pony remix) – 3:22
- "Superlove" (Frank Pole remix) – 3:59
- "Superlove" (FTampa remix) – 2:58
- "Superlove" (Cutmore remix) – 3:38
- "Superlove" (Mark Picchiotti remix) – 3:55
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[15] | 88 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[16] | 7 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[17] | 26 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | July 15, 2016 | RCA | ||
| United States | August 2, 2016 | Rhythmic contemporary | ||
| Urban contemporary | ||||
| August 16, 2016 | Contemporary hit radio |