Labels or Love
Encyclopedia
"Labels or Love" is a song by American singer-songwriter Fergie, released on May 30, 2008, as the eighth overall single and the only single from the deluxe version of her first solo album The Dutchess
. The song was also released as the official single from the soundtrack for the motion picture Sex and the City
.
on May 4, 2008 after an exclusive premiere on Jovem Pan FM
, one of the major radio stations in Brazil
. The song was officially sent to US and Australian radios on June 3, 2008. The song debuted at number twenty-eight on the Australian ARIA
Singles Chart, and in it's second week ascended into the top 20 and has peaked at number-fifteen. In the UK, the single peaked only at number fifty-six. The song was nominated for the People's Choice Awards
for "Favorite Song From A Soundtrack", but lost to Mamma Mia! by Meryl Streep
. A music video for the single was never issued owing to the song's poor performance. An official remix, featuring Britney Spears
, was leaked to the internet in July 2008, and was subsequently included on the physical single release.
Australian Maxi Single
The Dutchess
The Dutchess is the debut and only studio album by American recording artist Fergie, who is a member of The Black Eyed Peas. The album was released on September 19, 2006. As of 2008, the album has sold more than six million copies worldwide...
. The song was also released as the official single from the soundtrack for the motion picture Sex and the City
Sex and the City: The Movie
Sex and the City is a 2008 American blue romantic comedy film adaptation of the HBO comedy series of the same name about four female friends: Carrie Bradshaw , Samantha Jones , Charlotte York Goldenblatt , and Miranda Hobbes , dealing with their lives as...
.
Background
The song samples parts of the Sex and the City theme song. The song was released in BrazilBrazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
on May 4, 2008 after an exclusive premiere on Jovem Pan FM
Jovem Pan
Jovem Pan is the main Brazilian radio station based in São Paulo, Brazil,leading the largest Latin America radio stations network, Jovem Pan Sat. The network has several bureaus, 142 affiliated stations all over Brazil. Jovem Pan broadcasts through satellite digital quality sound reaching more than...
, one of the major radio stations in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. The song was officially sent to US and Australian radios on June 3, 2008. The song debuted at number twenty-eight on the Australian ARIA
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956...
Singles Chart, and in it's second week ascended into the top 20 and has peaked at number-fifteen. In the UK, the single peaked only at number fifty-six. The song was nominated for the People's Choice Awards
35th People's Choice Awards
The 35th People's Choice Awards, honoring the best in popular culture for 2008, was held on January 7, 2009 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. They were hosted by Queen Latifah in her third straight year as host, and was broadcast on CBS...
for "Favorite Song From A Soundtrack", but lost to Mamma Mia! by Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep is an American actress who has worked in theatre, television and film.Streep made her professional stage debut in 1971's The Playboy of Seville, before her screen debut in the television movie The Deadliest Season in 1977. In that same year, she made her film debut with...
. A music video for the single was never issued owing to the song's poor performance. An official remix, featuring 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...
, was leaked to the internet in July 2008, and was subsequently included on the physical single release.
Tracklisting
Australian CD Single- "Labels or Love" - 3:52
- "Labels or Love" (VKZ Remix) - 4:18
Australian Maxi Single
- "Labels or Love" - 3:52
- "Labels or Love" (Instrumental) - 4:03
- "Labels or Love" (The Fergie vs. Britney Remix) (Feat. Britney SpearsBritney SpearsBritney 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...
) - 3:53 - "Sex & The City" (Theme) - 1:30
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian 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... |
15 |
| Austrian Singles Chart | 53 |
| Canadian Hot 100 Canadian Hot 100 The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007... |
28 |
| South Africa Top 40 | 7 |
| Irish Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured... |
28 |
| Swiss Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... Singles Chart |
74 |
| Turkey Top 20 Chart | 18 |
| 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 ... |
56 |
| US Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... Pop 100 Pop 100 The Pop 100 was a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and was released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States until its discontinuation in 2009... |
89 |