Wild Love (Cashmere Cat song)
"Wild Love" | ||||
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Single by Cashmere Cat featuring the Weeknd and Francis and the Lights | ||||
from the album 9 | ||||
Released | 26 August 2016 | |||
Genre | Electronic[1] | |||
Length | 3:27 | |||
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"Wild Love" is a song by Norwegian DJ and record producer Cashmere Cat, featuring vocals by Canadian singer the Weeknd and American pop project Francis and the Lights. It was released on 26 August 2016, as the lead single from Cashmere's debut studio album, 9 (2017).[2] The track was written by The Weeknd, Cashmere Cat, Benny Blanco, and Francis Starlite. It was produced by Cashmere Cat and Blanco.[3] It is the first of five collaborations between Cashmere Cat and The Weeknd, being followed by several tracks off The Weeknd's third studio album Starboy (2016).[4][5] The song was noted by several critics as being reminiscent of Imogen Heap's 2005 hit single "Hide and Seek".[6][7]
Background and release
The demo to "Wild Love" was created in roughly three minutes after Cashmere Cat toyed around with a plugin instrument known as a
Critical reception
In a positive review, Drew Norman from The Young Folks called the song a triumph, saying that the track was a prime example of the Weeknd's singing ability.[13] Meanwhile, in a more mixed review, Andy Beta from Pitchfork criticized the vocal mixing of the song, describing it as rupturing the gaseous effect of the single.[14] Danny Schwartz from HotNewHipHop listed it as one of Cashmere Cat's ten essential productions, calling it the best of the five collaborations between Høiberg and Tesfaye.[15]
Chart performance
The single was the first song by Cashmere Cat and Francis and the Lights (and only for the latter) to chart on the US
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal and liner notes.[19]
- Cashmere Cat – songwriter, producer
- The Weeknd – featured vocals, songwriter
- Francis Farewell Starlite– featured vocals, songwriter
- Benny Blanco – songwriter, producer
Charts
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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US Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[16] | 15 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
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Various | 26 August 2016 | [20] |
References
- ^ Geffen, Sasha. "Cashmere Cat Drags The Weeknd Into A Nightmare Factory On New Song 'Wild Love'". MTV News. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ "Listen To Cashmere Cat's New Single "Wild Love," Featuring The Weeknd And Francis And The Lights". The FADER. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ "Listen to The Weeknd & Cashmere Cat's Stunning 'Wild Love' Collab". Billboard. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ^ "Cashmere Cat Recruits The Weeknd and Francis and the Lights on "Wild Love"". Complex. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ "Cashmere Cat Produced Four Songs on The Weeknd's 'Starboy' Album". Billboard. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ "Are We the Only Ones Who think "Wild Love" is Basically Imogen Heap's "Hide And Seek?"". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ Mest, Kyle (28 April 2017). "Album Review: 9 – Cashmere Cat". Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ "Pop Hitmaker Cashmere Cat On 'Stumbling Upon Something New'". NPR.org. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- Complex. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- Complex. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ^ "Trust Nobody (feat. Selena Gomez & Tory Lanez) - Single by Cashmere Cat". iTunes. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ Joyce, Colin (30 September 2016). "Cashmere Cat and Selena Gomez Get Paranoid on Their New Single "Trust Nobody"". Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ "Album Review: Cashmere Cat - "9"". 15 May 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ "Cashmere Cat: 9". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ "10 Essential Cashmere Cat Productions". HotNewHipHop. 25 December 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Cashmere Cat - Chart History: Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ^ "Francis and the Lights - Chart History: Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd - Chart History: Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ "9 / Cashmere Cat on TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ^ "Wild Love (feat. The Weeknd & Francis and the Lights) - Single by Cashmere Cat". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved 1 September 2019.