"Love Me" is the debut single by British girl group Stooshe, featuring vocals from American rapper Travie McCoy. The song was released in the United Kingdom on 4 March 2012 as the lead single from the group's debut album, London with the Lights On (2013).[1]
| "Love Me" | ||||
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| Single by Stooshe featuring Travie McCoy | ||||
| from the album London with the Lights On | ||||
| Released | 4 March 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
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| Length | 3:04 | |||
| Label | Warner Music UK | |||
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| Producer(s) | Future Cut | |||
| Stooshe singles chronology | ||||
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| Travie McCoy singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editThe original version of the track, "Fuck Me", was first released online in March 2011.[2] The version featured English rapper Suave Debonair and was accompanied by the release of a music video.[3] The track (and the accompanying video) were removed from websites, including YouTube, in August 2011 following Stooshe's signing to Warner Music UK.
Member Rumbold used the lyrics of the original version of the track to come out as lesbian to her friends and family, as well as to the public.[4]
It was then announced in November 2011 that the group would re-record and release the track as "Love Me" in March 2012, this time featuring American rapper Travie McCoy.[5] The re-recorded track, produced by Future Cut, was uploaded to the group's official site on 4 January 2012 – with confirmation of the track serving as the lead single for their debut album.[6]
Chart performance
editFor the week ending 17 March 2012, "Love Me" debuted at number five on the UK Singles Chart and number seven on the Scottish Singles Chart, marking a debut appearance for the group on both.[7][8] The track spent five weeks in the UK Top 75 between March and April.[9]
Music video
editThe official music video to accompany the re-recorded version of "Love Me" featuring Travie McCoy was released online on 16 January 2012.[10] Directed by Matt Stawski,[11] the video sees the trio and McCoy partying in a fictional hotel. The majority of the music video is filmed using a Green Screen.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Love Me (featuring Travie McCoy)" | 3:04 |
| 2. | "Fuck Me (featuring Travie McCoy)" | 3:04 |
| 3. | "Love Me (featuring Travie McCoy)" (MD Remix) | 3:08 |
| 4. | "Love Me (featuring Travie McCoy)" (Kat Krazy Remix) | 4:46 |
| 5. | "Love Me (featuring Travie McCoy)" (Lazy Jay's Rave-O-Lution Remix) | 4:55 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[12] | 83 |
| Scotland (OCC)[13] | 7 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[14] | 5 |
Release history
edit| Country | Release date | Label | Format(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 4 March 2012[1] | Warner Music UK | Digital download |
References
edit- ^ a b c "'Love Me' featuring Travie McCoy – EP – by Stooshe". iTunes (UK). 4 March 2012.
- ^ "The mighty Stooshe". Popjustice.
- ^ "Stooshe & Suave Debonair – 'Fuck Me' – Music Video". YouClubVideo. 11 March 2011. Archived from the original on 15 January 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
- ^ "Music - why girl band Stooshe said no to Simon Cowell". Glasgow Times. 19 September 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "StooShe confirm Travie McCoy duet for debut single". Digital Spy. 28 November 2011.
- ^ "'Love Me' featuring Travie McCoy by Stooshe – Audio". StooShe.com. 4 January 2012. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013.
- ^ Jones, Alan (12 March 2012). "Official Chart Analysis: Springsteen album sells 74k, Gotye single shifts another 81k". Music Week. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
- ^ "2012 Top 40 Scottish Singles Archive 17th March 2012". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
- ^ Jones, Alan (9 July 2012). "Official Charts Analysis: No.1 Chris Brown LP sells 30k units in UK". Music Week. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- ^ "StooShe & Travie McCoy – 'Love Me' – Music Video". YouTube. 16 January 2012.
- ^ "Travie McCoy crashes new Stooshe video". We've Got You Covered. 16 January 2012.
- ^ "Stooshe feat. Travie McCoy – Love Me" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 March 2012.