Love More

Chris Brown X
Features	Nicki Minaj
Released	July 23, 2013
Recorded	2013
Format	Digital download
Genre	Hip hop, R&B
Length	3:10
Label	RCA Records
Writer	Christopher Brown, Onika Maraj
Producer	The Freshm3n III
Single information
Single release	July 23, 2013
Video release	August 17, 2013
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"Love More" is a song by Chris Brown from his sixth album X, which features guest vocals by Nicki Minaj. The song serves as the third single from the album. It was written by Christopher Brown and Onika Maraj. It premiered on 99.1 KGGI radio station on July 22, 2013, and as a digital download shortly after. It officially impacted Rhythmic radio on July 23. A music video was shot on August 2, and premiered on August 17. The song has been certified Gold in Australia and the US.

Background

On March 29, 2013, Brown confirmed that Minaj will appear on his upcoming album, saying that she just gave him a "mean verse." Minaj later said that the beat of the song is very stupid and that her fans will going to love it. On June 30, the song premiered as a live performance by Brown and Minaj at the opening act of the BET Awards 2013. The name of the song was also confirmed to be "Love More." The track was planned to be released with the whole album on July 16, but, for unknown reasons, the release was canceled. Minaj was asked about the song and she replied "one more week," on July 16.

The song premiered on 99.1 KGGI radio sation on July 22 at 6:30 am, and was released as a digital download the same day. It was released to Rhythmic radio on July 23, 2013. During the week of release, it was the #1 most added song on Urban & Rhythmic radio. The song was released to Aussie radios on July 27.

Artwork

The cover artwork was revealed on July 19 by Brown on his Twitter account. The artwork resemblance his previous cover of his single "Don't Think They Know." It features Brown behind a smoke in shape of heart with the font "CHRIS BROWN - LOVE MORE FT. NICKI MINAJ" in the bottom right corner, aligned as an X.

Composition

"Love More" was produced by The Freshm3n III, lyrically about forgetting the problems you affront in the day with your partner and enjoy the night with him or her. The record features an upbeat production with a west coast feel and a dupstep-inspired club beat.

Critical reception

Critics gave the track great reviews, calling it a club hit. Elijah Watson from Billboard praised the track, calling it a "club favorite," Brown's hook "provocative and memorable" and saying that Minaj "goes in" her verse. Watson also noticed the reference to film "Django Unchained" by Minaj. Jim Elliot from The Source said that the song is "destined to be a hit in the club," the beat is "impressive," and pointed that "Minaj may have the most memorable line of the song." Jonathan Sawyer from HYPETRAK was more impressed by Chris vocals than Minaj and enjoyed the "energetic, club-friendly tune." Richy Rosario from Global Grind commented that "Breezy outdid himself on this one" with the "club banger, raw and raunchy" song. Chris Thomas from Hip-Hop Wired ensured that the song will be in club and radio rotation.

Cross references

• Minaj also references Rolls Royce in "Blow Ya Mind" and "Four Door Aventador".

Music video

Music Video	Information
	Premiere	August 17, 2013
	Filmed	August 2, 2013
	Director	Chris Brown
	Producer	Andrew Sandler, Jay Tauzin
	Production co	Riveting Entertainment
	Exec. producer	Andrew Listermann
	Editor
	Choreographer
	Length
	Source	[1]

Minaj confirmed on July 27 that they were planning to shot the music video for the song in "a few days." It was shot on August 2 by Chris Brown himself. The video premiered on Vimeo on August 17.

Behind the Scenes

Love More feat. Nicki Minaj - Behind The Scenes

Live performances

"Love More" was performed live for the first time on June 30, 2013, at the BET Awards 2013 by Chris Brown and Minaj. Chris has promoted the song without Nicki numerous of times since then.

Charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	29
Australia Urban (ARIA)	4
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40	72
France (SNEP)	148
Germany (Media Control AG)	48
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)	32
UK R&B (Official Charts Company)	6
US Billboard Hot 100	23
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	7
US Pop Songs (Billboard)	39
US R&B Songs (Billboard)	3

Release History

Region	Date	Format
United States	July 22, 2013	Radio premiere
		Digital download
	July 23, 2013	Rhythmic radio
Australia	July 27, 2013	Radio

Lyrics

Explicit version

"Love More" (Chris Brown ft. Nicki Minaj) [Explicit]

{{{lyrics}}} 'Til we get, Ima' Get it, 'Til we get [x2] {{{lyrics}}} You say all you need is consistent love When I try I swear it’s never enough  I messed up Maybe this thing here just ain’t meant for us  Baby you let go  And I pull you back  I let you go You ain’t having that {{{lyrics}}} We do it like a rock stars Sexin' in my hotel room  I be so loud Higher than a smoke cloud Shades on doin' 95 wit' the top down  I might sound crazy Cause' we be goin' back and forth I hate you, I love you That’s just how it is {{{lyrics}}} ‘Til we get it right We gon' fuck some mo' Ima’ get it, 'Til we get it  'Til we get it right We gon’ fuck some mo' Ima' get it, 'Til we get it {{{lyrics}}} Why is it all so complicated Baby this should be simple It’s drivin' me mental But when you back it up It really drives me crazy And you know what I’m into Make me forget what we arguin' about  Aye {{{lyrics}}} We do it like a rock stars Sexin' in my hotel room  I be so loud Higher than a smoke cloud Shades on doin' 95 wit' the top down  I might sound crazy Cause' we be goin' back and forth I hate you, I love you That’s just how it is {{{lyrics}}} ‘Til we get it right We gon' fuck some mo' Ima’ get it, 'Til we get it  'Til we get it right We gon’ fuck some mo' Ima' get it, 'Til we get it {{{lyrics}}} He don't know me but he settin' up to blow me Said my Twitter pics remind him of Naomi On the low I used to holla at his homie Fuck it, Now I'm about to ride him like a pony, yeah Okay, thug prolly, yo come, Polly He wanna fuck a bad dolly and pop Molly I hope your pockets got a mothafukin' pot belly Or is it that you never ball? John Salley He had the Rolls in his Royce, the tone in his voice Don't want a good girl, nah hoes is his choice Dick on H. Pussy on W. Mouth on open, Ass on smother You, ass on the cover too, Elle Magazine Vroom, vroom, vroom, get gasoline Could I be your wife? nah we could bang though I got these niggas whipped call me Django {{{lyrics}}} ‘Til we get it right We gon' fuck some mo' Ima’ get it, 'Til we get it  'Til we get it right We gon’ fuck some mo' Ima' get it, 'Til we get it

Clean version

"Love More" (Chris Brown ft. Nicki Minaj) [Clean]

{{{lyrics}}} 'Til we get, Ima' Get it, 'Til we get [x2] {{{lyrics}}} You say all you need is consistent love When I try I swear it’s never enough  I messed up Maybe this thing here just ain’t meant for us  Baby you let go  And I pull you back  I let you go You ain’t having that {{{lyrics}}} We do it like a rock stars Sexin' in my hotel room  I be so loud Higher than a smoke cloud Shades on doin' 95 wit' the top down  I might sound crazy Cause' we be goin' back and forth I hate you, I love you That’s just how it is {{{lyrics}}} ‘Til we get it right We gon' love some mo' Ima’ get it, 'Til we get it  'Til we get it right We gon’ love some mo' Ima' get it, 'Til we get it {{{lyrics}}} Why is it all so complicated Baby this should be simple It’s drivin' me mental But when you back it up It really drives me crazy And you know what I’m into Make me forget what we arguin' about  Aye {{{lyrics}}} We do it like a rock stars Sexin' in my hotel room  I be so loud Higher than a smoke cloud Shades on doin' 95 wit' the top down  I might sound crazy Cause' we be goin' back and forth I hate you, I love you That’s just how it is {{{lyrics}}} ‘Til we get it right We gon' love some mo' Ima’ get it, 'Til we get it  'Til we get it right We gon’ love some mo' Ima' get it, 'Til we get it {{{lyrics}}} He don't know me but he settin' up to (puff) me Said my Twitter pics remind him of Naomi On the low I used to holla at his homie N-n-now I'm about to ride him like a pony, yeah Okay, thug prolly, yo come, Polly He wanna-wanna a bad dolly and pop Mo--- I hope your pockets got a mothafa pot belly Or is it that you never ball? John Salley He had the Rolls in his Royce, the tone in his voice Don't want a good girl, nah ho-- is his choice Di (ow) on H. Pu (ow) on W. Mouth on open, A-- on smother You, a-- on the cover too, Elle Magazine Vroom, vroom, vroom, get gasoline Could I be your wife? nah we could bang though I got these - whipped call me Django {{{lyrics}}} ‘Til we get it right We gon' love some mo' Ima’ get it, 'Til we get it  'Til we get it right We gon’ love some mo' Ima' get it, 'Til we get it