Really Don't Like U
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Length | 3:45 | |||
Label | Republic | |||
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"Really Don't Like U" on YouTube |
"Really Don't Like U" (stylised in
song, with its lyrics discussing feelings of betrayal and dislike towards the new lover of an ex.Background and composition
"Really Don't Like U" was written by Lo,
Even though it’s now out, I still can’t believe Kylie is on [the song]. Kylie and I met last year at an amFAR event in Hong Kong. When she said she wanted to work together, I made a serious mental note! I couldn’t be more thrilled and honored to have someone I love and respect so much on this track.
The track was recorded at Zenseven Studios in Tarzana, California, USA, MXM Studios in Los Angeles, USA and SARM Studios in London, UK.[6]
The song runs for three minutes and 45 seconds. Music critics have described "Really Don't Like U" as a blend of various subgenres of
Release and artwork
"Really Don't Like U" was released as the fourth single from Lo's upcoming fourth studio album, Sunshine Kitty, by Republic Records on 6 September 2019.[14] The cover art depicts a hand holding glittered handcuffs on a pink silk background, and features a love heart shape containing the singers' logos and various icons.[13]
Critical reception
The song has received critical acclaim from music critics. Mike Wass of
Music video
The lyric video for "Really Don't Like U" was uploaded to Lo's official YouTube channel on 13 September. The video was filmed in London and Prague, and begins with "both women anxiously staying in their apartments to avoid confrontation". Scenes of Lo walking down various streets and Minogue singing the song into a microphone at a bar are later featured, with "karaoke booth-style lyric captions" displayed on screen throughout.[16][17]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Sunshine Kitty Vinyl credit list
- Tove Lo – vocals, composition, lyrics
- Kylie Minogue – vocals
- Caroline Ailin – composition
- Ian Kirkpatrick – production, composition, programming
- John Hanes – mixing
- Serban Ghenea – mixing
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
Charts
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[18] | 37 |
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[19] | 74 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | 6 September 2019 | Republic | [20] |
References
- ^ "Tove Lo Plays Dramatic New Song 'Sweettalk My Heart' on 'Seth Meyers'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ "Sweettalk my Heart, a song by Tove Lo on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ a b c Zemler, Emily (6 September 2019). "Hear Tove Lo Join Forces With Kylie Minogue on 'Really Don't Like U'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ Earls, John (2 August 2019). "Tove Lo shares epic list of collabs for new album 'Sunshine Kitty' with new single 'Bad As The Boys'". NME. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ Mamo, Heran (6 September 2019). "Tove Lo & Kylie Minogue Better Not See You With Their Exes on 'Really Don't Like U'". Billboard. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
- ^ Sunshine Kitty (booklet). Tove Lo. Universal Music AB. 2019. p. 12. 00602508064999.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Idolator. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ a b Mamo, Heran. "Tove Lo & Kylie Minogue Better Not See You With Their Exes on 'Really Don't Like U". Billboard. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- ^ Hodgkinson, Will. "Tove Lo: Sunshine Kitty review — a frank attitude to sexuality". The Times. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
- ^ Gillespie, Katherine (13 September 2019). "Watch Tove Lo and Kylie Minogue's 'Really don't like u' Video". PAPER. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ Jacobs, Mick (29 September 2020). "Tove Lo: Sunshine Kitty". Spectrum Culture. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ Gray, Julia (6 September 2019). "Tove Lo – "Really Don't Like U" (Feat. Kylie Minogue)". Stereogum. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- ^ Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- ^ a b D'Souza, Shaad. "Listen to Tove Lo and Kylie Minogue's new collab "Really don't like u"". The Fader. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- ^ "Tove Lo and Kylie Minogue Break Girl Code on 'Really Don't Like U'". Out. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ Daw, Stephen (13 September 2019). "Tove Lo & Kylie Minogue Diss Their Exes' Girlfriend in Karaoke-Fueled 'Really Don't Like U' Lyric Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
- ^ Gillespie, Katherine (13 September 2019). "Watch Tove Lo and Kylie Minogue's 'Really don't like u' Video". Paper. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 16 September 2019. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
- ^ "Really Don't Like U (feat. Kylie Minogue)". Spotify. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
External links
- Official lyric video on YouTube