Only Love (Mary J. Blige song)

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"Only Love"
Single by Mary J. Blige
ReleasedJuly 12, 2018
Length3:46
LabelRepublic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Pop & Oak
Mary J. Blige singles chronology
"Set Me Free"
(2017) 		"Only Love"
(2018) 		"Thriving"
(2019)

"Only Love" is a song by American singer

Ron Tyson are also credited as songwriters. The song was released by Republic Records as a single on July 12, 2018 and was intended for inclusion on her then-upcoming fifteenth studio album. On the charts, it peaked at number five on the US Adult R&B Songs
.

Background

"Only Love" was written by Mary J. Blige along with

Ron Tyson – are also credited as songwriters on "Only Love."[1] Blige commented on the release via social media: "I've been in the studio working on new music and was excited to share a little bit with you all. I had a year of so many ups and downs and have come out the other side with a renewed spirit and a fresh perspective. I'm entering my next chapter with an open mind and heart. "Only Love" is where I am right now and I couldn't keep it to myself any longer!."[2]

Critical reception

SoulTracks editor Chris Rizik found that "Only Love" had Blige coming out "upbeat and sounding glorious on her new single, "Only Love." With an big Philly Soul opening derived from First Choice's "Doctor Love," the single gets listeners moving as Mary J. preaches about the glory of love."[2] Vibe editor Lydia Arevalo declared the song a "disco-inspired single that's bound to take leave R&B fans uplifted and reminiscent."[3] Salvatore Maicki, writing for The Fader, called the song "a vibrantly disco-tinged number that fits naturally alongside the Kaytranada collaboration from [Blige's] last album, 2017's Strength of a Woman,"[4] while HotNewHipHop found that Blige "huffs disco salt on "Only Love," [...] produced by veteran duo Pop & Oak under the reflective glare of a disco ball, where Mary likely first struck her pose in junior high."[5]

Chart performance

"Only Love" entered the top ten on the US

Billboard Adult R&B Songs in the week ending September 2, 2018, becoming Blige's 23rd top ten hit on the chart.[6] This made her the artist with the most top ten entries on the Adult R&B Songs, breaking a tie Gerald Levert to claim first place.[6] "Only Love" eventually peaked at number five.[7] It also peaked at number 24 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.[8]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Only Love."[1]

Charts

Chart performance for "Only Love"
Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[7] 5
US
R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[8]
 24

Release history

Release history and formats for "Only Love"
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref
United States July 12, 2018 Digital download Republic Records
[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Only Love (Media notes). Mary J. Blige. Republic. 2018.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  2. ^ a b Rizik, Chris. "First Listen: Mary J. Blige makes us smile with "Only Love"". SoulTracks. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  3. ^ Arevalo, Lydia (July 12, 2018). "Mary J. Blige Take Us To The Disco With "Only Love"". Vibe. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  4. ^ Salvatore, Maicki (July 12, 2018). "Hear Mary J. Blige's new song "Only Love"". The Fader. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  5. ^ "Huffs Disco Salt On "Only Love"". HotNewHipHop. September 26, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Anderson, Trevor (July 23, 2019). "Mary J. Blige Breaks Record for Most Top 10 Hits on Adult R&B Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
  9. ^ "Mary J. Blige – Only Love". iTunes Store (US). July 12, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
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