"Love" is the second single from

Musiq Soulchild Taalib Hassan Johnson (born September 16, 1977), better known by the stage name Musiq Soulchild or simply Musiq (pronounced "music") is an American singer and songwriter whose style blends R&B, funk, blues, jazz, and gospel influences fused w ...

's debut album ''

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''. It debuted on the '' Billboard''

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chart on December 30, 2000, spent 38 weeks on the chart (its last being September 15, 2001), and peaked at #2. "Love" entered the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on February 17, 2001, spending 22 weeks there, peaking at #24 and falling off on July 7, 2001. The gospel R&B trio Trin-i-tee 5:7 covered this song in 2002 for their album '' The Kiss'', changing the title to "Lord", making it a gospel song. The music video features shots of the since closed Lorraine Hotel in Philadelphia.

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2000 singles Music videos directed by Marc Klasfeld Musiq Soulchild songs Song recordings produced by Dr. Dre Songs written by Carvin Haggins Songs written by Andre Harris 2000 songs Def Jam Recordings singles Contemporary R&B ballads Soul ballads 2000s ballads {{2000s-R&B-song-stub