2019 single by Monsta X featuring French Montana
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| Single by Monsta X featuring French Montana | ||||
| from the album All About Luv | ||||
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| Released | June 14, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
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| Length | 3:09 | |||
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will.i.am (Remix) | |||
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| "Who Do U Love?" on YouTube | ||||
"Who Do U Love?" is a song recorded by the South Korean boy group Monsta X. It was released on June 14, 2019 and the first single from their first English-language album All About Luv. It peaked at number 26 on the US Billboard Mainstream Top 40 Airplay, becomes the group's first single to peak inside the said chart. It was also nominated for Best K-pop at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.
Background and release
The song was initially released as a single on June 14, accompanied by a music video on June 21. It was later included in the group's first English-language album All About Luv, released in February 2020.
Critical reception
According to Tamar Herman of Billboard, "Who Do U Love?" demands to be danced to as it is driven by a "blend of sleek bass, snappy beats, and shimmering synths" that create an "addicting, groovy melody" propelled by a "rhythmic choral hook".
Commercial performance
In August 2019, the single debuted on Billboard Mainstream Top 40 Airplay and made Monsta X the second Korean group to reach this milestone, alongside BTS, followed by Blackpink and Loona.
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard) | 26 |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| MTV Video Music Award | 2019 | Best K-pop | Nominated |
See also
References
- Herman, Tamar (February 14, 2020). "Monsta X Breaks Down First All-English Album 'All About Luv,' Including a Special Song Dedicated to the Fans". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
- ^ "Monsta X Chart History: Pop Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- ^ Minsker, Evan (July 23, 2019). "MTV VMAs 2019: See The Full List of Nominees Here". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- Martin, Annie (June 21, 2019). "Monsta X releases 'Who Do U Love?' music video ft. French Montana". UPI. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- Herman, Tamar (June 14, 2019). "Monsta X & French Montana Team Up on 'Who Do U Love?': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- Benjamin, Jeff (August 14, 2019). "Monsta X Becomes Second-Ever K-Pop Group to Enter Pop Songs Airplay Chart". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- Bell, Crystal (January 26, 2021). "LOONA Just Hit a Major Milestone on U.S. Radio". Teen Vogue. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
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