"Love Me" is the debut single by British girl group
Stooshe
Stooshe () are a British girl group from London, consisting of three members Alexandra Buggs, Karis Anderson and Courtney Rumbold. Initially signed to Warner Music they released of their first single " Love Me", featuring US rapper Travie McCoy ...
, featuring vocals from
American
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rapper
Travie McCoy
Travis Lazarus "Travie" McCoy (born August 5, 1981) is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is the co-founder and former lead vocalist of the rap rock band Gym Class Heroes, in addition to having a solo career. McCoy became involved w ...
. The song was released in the
United Kingdom
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on 4 March 2012 as the
lead single
A lead single (also known as a debut single) is the first single to be released from a studio album by an artist or a band, usually before the album itself is released and also occasionally on the same day of the album's release date.
Release s ...
from the group's debut album, ''
London with the Lights On
''London with the Lights On'' is the debut studio album by English girl group Stooshe. It was originally set for release on 25 June 2012 under the name of ''Swings and Roundabouts'', but was held back twice; under the new self-titled name and wa ...
'' (2013).
Background
The original version of the track, "Fuck Me", was first released online in March 2011. The version featured English rapper Suave Debonair and was accompanied by the release of a music video. The track (and the accompanying video) were removed from websites, including
YouTube
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, in August 2011 following Stooshe's signing to
Warner Music UK
Warner Music Group's labels include the following.
Flagship labels
*Atlantic Records
*Elektra Records
*Parlophone Records
*Warner Records
Atlantic Records Group
* 1st & 15th Entertainment
* All Money In
* Artist Partners Group
* Asylum Reco ...
.
It was then announced in November 2011 that the group would re-record and release the track as "Love Me" in March 2012, this time featuring
American
American(s) may refer to:
* American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America"
** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America
** American ancestry, pe ...
rapper
Travie McCoy
Travis Lazarus "Travie" McCoy (born August 5, 1981) is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is the co-founder and former lead vocalist of the rap rock band Gym Class Heroes, in addition to having a solo career. McCoy became involved w ...
. The re-recorded track, produced by Future Cut, was uploaded to the group's official site on 4 January 2012 – with confirmation of the track serving as the
lead single
A lead single (also known as a debut single) is the first single to be released from a studio album by an artist or a band, usually before the album itself is released and also occasionally on the same day of the album's release date.
Release s ...
for their debut album.
Chart performance
For the week ending 17 March 2012, "Love Me" debuted at number five on the
UK Singles Chart
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and number seven on the
Scottish Singles Chart
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, marking a debut appearance for the group on both. The track spent five weeks in the UK Top 75 between March and April.
Music video
The official music video to accompany the re-recorded version of "Love Me" featuring Travie McCoy was released online on 16 January 2012. Directed by Matt Stawski,
the video sees the trio and McCoy partying in a fictional hotel.
Track listing
Charts
Release history
References
{{Travie McCoy
2012 debut singles
Stooshe songs
Travie McCoy songs
Songs written by Iyiola Babalola
2012 songs