Love U Better
"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.
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Single by Ty Dolla Sign featuring Lil Wayne and The-Dream | ||||
from the album Beach House 3 | ||||
Released | July 10, 2017 | |||
Genre | Electro-R&B[1] | |||
Length | 3:03 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
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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.
Commercial performance
"Love U Better" peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100, performing modestly on radio . In New Zealand, the song reached number 49, as well as number 97 In Australia.
Charts
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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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 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[11] | Gold | 500,000 |
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Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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United States | 10 July 2017 | Digital download |
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25 July 2017 | Urban radio | [4] |
References
- "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.
- "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. Archived from the original on July 28, 2017. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
- "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.
- "American single certifications – Ty Dolla $ign – Love U Better". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 5, 2018. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
- "Love U Better by Ty Dolla $ign featuring The-Dream & Lil Wayne". iTunes Store (US). Apple. Retrieved July 26, 2017.