No Love

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"No Love"
German and Dutch cover art
Single by Eminem featuring Lil Wayne
from the album Recovery
ReleasedOctober 5, 2010
Recorded2009–10
Studio54 Sound, Effigy Studios
(Ferndale, Michigan, U.S.)
GenreHip hop
Length4:59
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Just Blaze
Eminem singles chronology
"Love the Way You Lie"
(2010) 		"No Love"
(2010) 		"That's All She Wrote"
(2011)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"Right Above It"
(2010) 		"No Love"
(2010) 		"Fire Flame"
(2010)
Music video
"No Love" on
YouTube

"No Love" is a song by American rapper

Complex
.

The music video was directed by Chris Robinson. A teaser premiered on Eminem's YouTube channel on September 29, 2010. The video premiered September 30 and is about a boy who is bullied but eventually defends himself after being motivated by listening to Eminem and Lil Wayne songs. Various hip hop producers make cameo appearances in the video. The song was performed by Eminem and Lil Wayne during an episode of Saturday Night Live and on Eminem's and Jay-Z's The Home & Home Tour. In August 2022, "No Love" was featured on Eminem's second greatest hits album Curtain Call 2.

Background

The song was recorded by Mike Strange and Ryan West in Effigy Studios in Ferndale, Michigan. The song was mixed by Eminem, Strange, West, and Just Blaze and was engineered by Joe Strange.[1] The song samples "What Is Love" by Trinidian-German singer Haddaway during the chorus, as well as sampling a sped up chord progression from the song in Eminem's parts.[2] When the song begins, there is a thirty-second intro and the sampled words "no love" echo.[3][4] On August 28, 2010, Billboard reported that "No Love" would be the third single from Recovery.[5] The song impacted radio on October 5, 2010 and was released as the third single from Recovery.[6] The full song is four minutes and fifty-nine seconds long.[7]

Development

Eminem spoke about how Lil Wayne got to collaborate with him. He stated that the song was Lil Wayne appearing on Eminem's album after Eminem did the song "Drop the World" that appeared on Lil Wayne's album Rebirth.[8] "I did a song with Wayne called 'Drop the World' for his [Rebirth] album, and we had just agreed to do an even swap, so I wanted him on my album."[5] Just Blaze also spoke about the making of the song. He spoke about using a sample in the song. He wanted to turn the simple elements of the Haddaway song and use them for "something you can actually rock to."[9] At first, the schedules were not available for recording, but were eventually made. He also proposed to Eminem the use of samples for the chorus:

"I remembered that I had the idea with the Haddaway sample in my computer, so I threw on the headphones, touched it up, and played it for him. At first, he didn't get it hundred percent. I think he wasn't sure what I was going for because it's such a comic sample. But once I broke down the idea to him, another angle: 'I don't need you no more, don't want to see you no more, you get no love.' Then it clicked."[9]

When Eminem understood the concept, he was willing to use it, and had recorded vocals two days later. Eminem later had a desire to collaborate with Lil Wayne. Blaze and Eminem flew to Miami and Wayne had apparently written and recorded his verse in one night. After returning to New York, they worked more on the hook.[9] The song is about people who have let Eminem and Lil Wayne down in the past.[10]

Critical reception

Overall, "No Love" was met with positive reception.

Consequence of Sound also favored the use of sampling in the song, and called it one of the best tracks of the album.[15]

"'No Love' (feat. Lil' Wayne) is an instant hip-hop darling, first because this is a collaboration between two of the hottest MCs in the game, and second because it's a solid piece. It samples Haddaway's 'What Is Love', more commonly known as the song that

SNL, and seamlessly uses the sample and the chorus to produce an extremely impressive and highly listenable piece."[16]

Chart performance

"No Love" debuted on the

European Hot 100 until November 27, 2010, when it reached number 36, remaining for eight weeks.[18] The song also charted on the Canadian Hot 100 for 20 weeks, peaking just one spot lower than it did on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 6.[18]

"No Love" lasted eight weeks on the

RIANZ Chart.[19] The track has made BBC Radio 1's A-Playlist in the United Kingdom.[21] The song has received over a million downloads in the United States alone.[22]

The song's success and anti-bullying message has led to many covers and remixes from rappers and producers ranging from Busta Rhymes[23] to Ruben King.[24]

Music video

Development

The music video was directed by American

VEVO and various MTV channels at 7:56 PM EST.[15][27]

Synopsis and reception

Eminem as seen in front of a screen depicting monkey bars and other playground equipment. This still depicts the lyric, I ain't never giving in again, caution the wind complete freedom...

The "No Love" video begins with a boy that has a

hip hop musical film that stars Eminem. In another flashback, he is encountered by the bullies in a restroom. The boy's hat is thrown into the toilet and his school items are thrown out. At this point, Eminem begins singing the chorus and the boy is beaten up and left crying. During the chorus, it has Eminem singing in front of images of school playground equipment (a basketball ring, monkey bars, etc.) and dark clouds on a screen behind him.[15]

During the second verse, Eminem appears in a recording studio, rapping his verse in "No Love". American hip hop producers

Denaun Porter make cameo appearances in the studio. When the boy arrives home from school, his parents see his injuries and begin arguing. The boy leaves to go skateboarding. After listening to Eminem and Lil Wayne, he is motivated and soon has the urge to stand up to the bullies. He arrives wearing a hoodie. At first the boy gets knocked down, but gets back up. At this moment, Eminem finishes his verse and starts singing the chorus. The scenario appears to play out in several ways where in one scene the boy appears to strike one of the bullies and then runs, only to be caught by them. In the next scene, he appears to be on top of one of the bullies and strikes him yet near the end it only appears he postures against the bullies and then walks away. Eminem also finishes his session and leaves to end the video.[15]

Kelley L. Carter from MTV News said, "Bullies beware!" and that the video "sends a powerful message, in line with much of his latest album, Recovery."[29] Simon Vozick-Levinson from Entertainment Weekly gave a similar opinion, quoting, "Bullied schoolkids of the world, take heart: You have two very powerful allies named Eminem and Lil Wayne."[30] Website Hypebeast said that "the clip sets its focus on growing pains."[15][31]

Live performances

Eminem has performed "No Love" at

hip hop."[33] The two artists performed the song on Saturday Night Live during December 18, 2010 in Lil Wayne's first major television appearance since his release from prison.[34] Many profane lyrics were replaced while the rest were not said at all.[35] They were accompanied by electric guitars, musical keyboards and drums.[35] The stage was decorated with holiday themed decorations. As worded by Mawuse Ziegbe from MTV, "[Lil Wayne] spit the first verse with his signature unhinged energy, asserting his return to the live-television circuit. Em[inem] helmed the rest of the song, nimbly dropping his lyrics with abandon."[36] Eminem wore a black jacket and a cap, while Lil Wayne wore a white T-shirt. The performance also included other songs by each of the artists, such as "6 Foot 7 Foot" performed by Lil Wayne and "Won't Back Down" performed by Eminem.[36] DJ Scoob Doo described Wayne's performance: "The energy in the building is historical and it's extra special to see everybody fight for position backstage to see Lil Wayne take over SNL."[15][36]

The song was performed in the

Mr. Porter.[37] He wore a black Bad Meets Evil T-shirt and camouflage shorts.[38] He also performed songs with Royce da 5'9".[37] Lil Wayne was not present at the live performance, despite performing in the festival.[39] The performance was widely praised. According to James Montgomery of MTV News, "It's the same renewed vigor Eminem has displayed on his most-recent efforts."[37] Adam Grahan from The Detroit News said "Eminem injected the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival with a heavy dose of Detroit swagger on Saturday night."[40] Magazine The Hollywood Reporter described the performance: "Eminem was in top form, fast and angry as he stalked the stage in long camouflage shorts and a black t-shirt."[38] Eminem performed "No Love" without Lil Wayne at Lollapalooza 2011 in Chicago on August 6, 2011. The performance was widely praised by news reporters.[15][41]

Track listing

Digital download[15][42]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."No Love"
  • Dee Dee Halligan
  • Junior Torello
Just Blaze4:59
2."No Love" (music video) (final director's cut)
  • Mathers
  • Carter, Jr.
  • Smith
  • Halligan
  • Torello
Just Blaze5:14
Total length:10:13
German CD single[15][43]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."No Love" (explicit)
  • Dee Dee Halligan
  • Junior Torello
Just Blaze5:00
2."No Love" (clean)
  • Mathers
  • Carter, Jr.
  • Smith
  • Halligan
  • Torello
Just Blaze5:00
Total length:10:00

Credits and personnel

  • songwriter, mixing
  • Lil Wayne – songwriter
  • Just Blaze – producer, mixing, songwriter
  • Mike Strange –
    recording
    , mixing
  • Joe Strange –
    assistant engineering
  • Ryan West – recording, mixing
  • Dee Dee Halligan
    – songwriter
  • Junior Torello – songwriter

Sample credits

  • Contains samples of "
    Dee Dee Halligan
    and Junior Torello.

Credits and personnel adapted from the Recovery digital booklet.[1][15]

Charts

Chart performance for "No Love"
Chart (2010–2011) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[44] 21
Australia Urban (
ARIA)[15][45]
 7
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[46] 26
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[47] 4
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[48] 21
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[49] 24
Denmark (Tracklisten)[50] 36
European Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[51] 36
Germany (GfK)[52] 17
Ireland (IRMA)[53] 31
Italy (
FIMI)[54]
 85
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[55] 22
Poland (
Video Chart)[56]
 3
Scotland (OCC)[57] 35
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[58] 39
UK Singles (OCC)[59]
 33
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[60]
 7
US Billboard Hot 100[15][61] 23
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[15][62] 59
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[63] 9
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[64] 20
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[65] 10

Certifications

Certifications for "No Love"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[66] 3× Platinum 210,000‡
Austria (IFPI Austria)[67] Gold 15,000*
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[68] 2× Platinum 120,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[69] Gold 45,000‡
Germany (BVMI)[70] Gold 150,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[71] Platinum 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[72] Platinum 600,000‡
United States (RIAA)[73] 5× Platinum 5,000,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history and formats for "No Love"
Country Date Format
United States[74] October 5, 2010 Radio
United Kingdom[42] November 4, 2010 Digital download
Germany[15][75] November 5, 2010 CD single
United Kingdom[43] November 16, 2010

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