Baby I Love U!
Encyclopedia
"Baby I Love U!" is the fourth and final single
from Jennifer Lopez
's third studio album, This Is Me... Then
(2002). Released in 2004, it was one of Lopez's lowest-charting singles in the United States, peaking at number seventy-two on the Billboard Hot 100
. However, it debuted and peaked at number three in the United Kingdom (behind DJ Casper
's "Cha Cha Slide
" and Britney Spears
' "Toxic
"), where the single was originally released. It eventually became the UK's sixty-fifth best-selling single of 2004, with sales of 80,000 copies. The song contains an interpolation
of John Barry
's 1969 song "Midnight Cowboy", the theme song of the film of the same name
.
A remix
of the song featuring R. Kelly
was also released, which made little impact on U.S. urban
radio stations, although it was never officially released. It appears on the bonus CD of Lopez's 2003 DVD The Reel Me
.
, directed by Meiert Avis
, featured scenes from Lopez's 2003 film Gigli
as a form of cross-promotion. It aired briefly on both MTV
and VH1
before being pulled after the film was a massive bomb at the box office. It was replaced with a more generic video that removed all mention of the film.
It shows Lopez in a bright scenery, flirting with the camera and singing on a bed in the end. According to Lopez on The Reel Me
, the video was planned to give the element of light and sunshine.
Dutch promo single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
from Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
's third studio album, This Is Me... Then
This Is Me... Then
This Is Me... Then is the third studio album by American recording artist Jennifer Lopez, released on November 19, 2002 by Epic Records. The album debuted at number six on the U.S. Billboard 200 selling 314,000 copies during its first week, then propelled to number two two months later remaining...
(2002). Released in 2004, it was one of Lopez's lowest-charting singles in the United States, peaking at number seventy-two on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
. However, it debuted and peaked at number three in the United Kingdom (behind DJ Casper
DJ Casper
DJ Casper is an American songwriter and DJ.DJ Casper was raised in Englewood, and is known as Casper because he almost always wears white clothing on stage, but he is also known as Mr C - The Slide Man or simply Willie...
's "Cha Cha Slide
Cha Cha Slide
The "Cha Cha Slide" is a song often played at dance clubs, school dances/proms, parties, skating rinks, bar mitzvahs and weddings in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom , created by Chicago's DJ Casper...
" and Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
' "Toxic
Toxic (song)
"Toxic" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears, co-written and produced by Bloodshy & Avant, from her fourth album, In the Zone. It was released on January 12, 2004, by Jive Records as the second single from the album. After trying to choose between " Boom Boom" and "Outrageous" to...
"), where the single was originally released. It eventually became the UK's sixty-fifth best-selling single of 2004, with sales of 80,000 copies. The song contains an interpolation
Interpolation (music)
Interpolation in music refers to an abrupt change in musical elements from the main theme.-In classical music:In music and musical composition, especially 20th century and later, interpolation is an abrupt change of elements, with continuation of the first idea...
of John Barry
John Barry (composer)
John Barry Prendergast, OBE was an English conductor and composer of film music. He is best known for composing the soundtracks for 12 of the James Bond films between 1962 and 1987...
's 1969 song "Midnight Cowboy", the theme song of the film of the same name
Midnight Cowboy
Midnight Cowboy is a 1969 American drama film based on the 1965 novel of the same name by James Leo Herlihy. It was written by Waldo Salt, directed by John Schlesinger, and stars Dustin Hoffman and newcomer Jon Voight in the title role. Notable smaller roles are filled by Sylvia Miles, John...
.
A remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
of the song featuring R. Kelly
R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly , better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play...
was also released, which made little impact on U.S. urban
Urban contemporary
Urban contemporary is a music radio format. The term was coined by the late New York DJ Frankie Crocker in the mid 1970s. Urban contemporary radio stations feature a playlist made up entirely of hip hop/rap, contemporary R&B, pop, electronica such as dubstep and drum and bass and Caribbean music...
radio stations, although it was never officially released. It appears on the bonus CD of Lopez's 2003 DVD The Reel Me
The Reel Me
The Reel Me is a music video compilation album and extended play by American recording artist and actress Jennifer Lopez.- Track listing :The DVD# "If You Had My Love"# "No Me Ames"...
.
Music video
The music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
, directed by Meiert Avis
Meiert Avis
Meiert Avis is an Irish music video and commercial director. Avis has directed videos for artists such as Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Avril Lavigne, Jennifer Lopez, New Found Glory and Josh Groban amongst many others....
, featured scenes from Lopez's 2003 film Gigli
Gigli
Gigli is a 2003 romantic comedy film written and directed by Martin Brest and starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, and Lainie Kazan....
as a form of cross-promotion. It aired briefly on both MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
and VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
before being pulled after the film was a massive bomb at the box office. It was replaced with a more generic video that removed all mention of the film.
It shows Lopez in a bright scenery, flirting with the camera and singing on a bed in the end. According to Lopez on The Reel Me
The Reel Me
The Reel Me is a music video compilation album and extended play by American recording artist and actress Jennifer Lopez.- Track listing :The DVD# "If You Had My Love"# "No Me Ames"...
, the video was planned to give the element of light and sunshine.
Track listings
UK CD single- "Baby I Love U!" (Album Version)
- "Baby I Love U!" (R. KellyR. KellyRobert Sylvester Kelly , better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play...
Remix) - "Baby I Love U!" (Video)
Dutch promo single
- "Baby I Love U!" (Album Version)
- "Baby I Love U!" (R. Kelly Remix)
Charts
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|