He Loves U Not
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"He Loves U Not" is girl group Dream's debut single released in 2000.
, the quartet recorded "He Loves U Not" as their breakthrough single, setting aside previously recorded songs "Do U Wanna Dance," "Baby," and "Miss You" that they had done with prior management.
Lead vocals are performed by Holly Arnstein with synthesized speaking breaks by Melissa Schuman. Diana Ortiz can be heard saying a few Spanish phrases. An early version of the song opened with a young girl's voice saying "He loves me, he loves you not," though this opening was removed on the album and single versions, although the phrase "he loves you not" is heard at the end of the album version.
The song is sung from the point of view of a girl confronting another girl who is trying to steal her boyfriend, to which she tells the girl "He loves me, he loves you not."
. It featured three settings: in the first, the girls, clad in pink outfits, danced in a white room with the Dream logo flashing behind them; in the second, the girls danced on stage in a California desert; in the third, the girls moved around a rotating white room; the same one used previously by *NSYNC for their video, "Bye Bye Bye
".
The video debuted at #9 on MTV's Total Request Live
(TRL) on December 11, 2000. The video peaked at #2; on March 29, 2001, it was retired after spending 65 days on the countdown. It was the first video by an all-female group to be retired on TRL.
US Promo Maxi-CD http://www.discogs.com/Dream-He-Loves-U-Not/release/1497569
US Vinyl, 12" http://www.discogs.com/Dream-He-Loves-U-Not/release/135795
US Vinyl, 12", Promo
UK Vinyl, 12" http://www.discogs.com/Dream-He-Loves-U-Not/release/237494
Europe Single http://www.discogs.com/Dream-He-Loves-U-Not/release/1628273
Australia Maxi-CD http://www.discogs.com/Dream-He-Loves-U-Not/release/174311
" by rival girl group Destiny's Child
received, thus as a result, "He Loves U Not" peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100
. It also reached #15 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. It was ranked #28 on the Top 40 year-end chart of 2001. It was certified Gold by the RIAA on January 2, 2001.
This single was also released in the United Kingdom, peaking at #17 on the UK Singles Chart
on March 17, 2001, and staying on the chart for seven weeks. In Australia, the song entered the ARIA Singles Chart
on March 11, 2001, and stayed on for three weeks, peaking at #35.
The song
Upon Dream's signing to P. Diddy's Bad Boy RecordsBad Boy Records
Bad Boy Records is a record label founded in 1993 by producer/rapper/entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records.-Beginnings:...
, the quartet recorded "He Loves U Not" as their breakthrough single, setting aside previously recorded songs "Do U Wanna Dance," "Baby," and "Miss You" that they had done with prior management.
Lead vocals are performed by Holly Arnstein with synthesized speaking breaks by Melissa Schuman. Diana Ortiz can be heard saying a few Spanish phrases. An early version of the song opened with a young girl's voice saying "He loves me, he loves you not," though this opening was removed on the album and single versions, although the phrase "he loves you not" is heard at the end of the album version.
The song is sung from the point of view of a girl confronting another girl who is trying to steal her boyfriend, to which she tells the girl "He loves me, he loves you not."
Music video
The music video for "He Loves U Not" was shot June 28–30, 2000 and directed by Marcus RaboyMarcus Raboy
Marcus Raboy is an American film and music video director.Since the early 1990s, Raboy has amassed a large number music video credits directing music videos for Mary J...
. It featured three settings: in the first, the girls, clad in pink outfits, danced in a white room with the Dream logo flashing behind them; in the second, the girls danced on stage in a California desert; in the third, the girls moved around a rotating white room; the same one used previously by *NSYNC for their video, "Bye Bye Bye
Bye Bye Bye
"Bye Bye Bye" is the first single released from American boyband 'N Sync's second album, No Strings Attached. Released in early 2000, it is a reference to the group's break from their manager Lou Pearlman and their record label, RCA...
".
The video debuted at #9 on MTV's Total Request Live
Total Request Live
Total Request Live is a television series on MTV that featured popular music videos. TRL was MTV's prime outlet for music videos as the network continues to concentrate on reality-based programming. In addition to music videos, TRL featured daily guests...
(TRL) on December 11, 2000. The video peaked at #2; on March 29, 2001, it was retired after spending 65 days on the countdown. It was the first video by an all-female group to be retired on TRL.
Track listings
US CD Single- 1 He Loves U Not 3:46
- 2 He Loves U Not [Instrumental] 3:46
US Promo Maxi-CD http://www.discogs.com/Dream-He-Loves-U-Not/release/1497569
- 1 He Loves U Not [Remix] 3:53
- 2 He Loves U Not [Remix] 3:49 Featuring - G-Dep
- 3 He Loves U Not [Main Version] 3:47
- 4 He Loves U Not [Remix Instrumental] 3:08
- 5 He Loves U Not [Call Out Research Hook] 0:10
US Vinyl, 12" http://www.discogs.com/Dream-He-Loves-U-Not/release/135795
- 1 He Loves U Not [HQ2 Club Mix] 8:24
- 2 He Loves U Not [HQ2 Instrumental] 8:24
- 3 He Loves U Not [HQ2 Radio Mix] 3:48
- 4 He Loves U Not [Meeker & MC Supplier 2 Step Garage Mix] 6:24
US Vinyl, 12", Promo
- 1 He Loves U Not [Remix Club Mix] 3:07
- 2 He Loves U Not [Remix Instrumental] 3:07
- 3 He Loves U Not [Remix Club Mix] 3:49
- 4 He Loves U Not [Remix Instrumental] (3:07
UK Vinyl, 12" http://www.discogs.com/Dream-He-Loves-U-Not/release/237494
- 1 He Loves U Not [Radio Version] 3:47
- 2 He Loves U Not [Remix] 3:49 Featuring - G-Dep
- 3 He Loves U Not [Remix Instrumental] 3:08
Europe Single http://www.discogs.com/Dream-He-Loves-U-Not/release/1628273
- 1 He Loves U Not [Radio Mix] 3:48
- 2 He Loves U Not [HQ2 Club Mix] 3:52
Australia Maxi-CD http://www.discogs.com/Dream-He-Loves-U-Not/release/174311
- 1 He Loves U Not [Radio Mix] 3:48
- 2 He Loves U Not [Remix] 3:50
- 3 He Loves U Not [Ingroove Club Mix] 6:36
- 4 He Loves U Not [HQ2 Club Mix] 8:25
- 5 He Loves U Not [Meeker & MC Supplier 2 Step Garage Mix] 6:27
Chart performance
"He Loves U Not" was a United States chart hit, having a peak position of #1 on Billboard's Hot Singles Sales chart, and at #7 on the Hot 100 Airplay. Despite impressive sales, the single couldn't get pass the massive airplay "Independent WomenIndependent Women Part I
"Independent Women" is a song by American girl group Destiny's Child. The song first appeared as the soundtrack to the 2000 film adaption of Charlie's Angels, and later included in the group's third studio album, Survivor...
" by rival girl group Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme...
received, thus as a result, "He Loves U Not" peaked at #2 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...
. It also reached #15 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. It was ranked #28 on the Top 40 year-end chart of 2001. It was certified Gold by the RIAA on January 2, 2001.
This single was also released in the United Kingdom, peaking at #17 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
on March 17, 2001, and staying on the chart for seven weeks. In Australia, the song entered the ARIA Singles Chart
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
on March 11, 2001, and stayed on for three weeks, peaking at #35.
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Singles Sales | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Top 40 Mainstream | 3 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 15 |
| U.S. Billboard Latin Tropical/Salsa Airplay | 33 |
| Australia ARIA Singles Chart | 35 |
| Canadian Singles Chart | 12 |
| New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart | 7 |
| UK Singles Chart | 17 |
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Single Sales | 15 |
External links
- Billboard.com information page
- [ AMG information page]