"Tough Love" is a song by British singer

Jessie Ware Jessica Lois Ware (born 15 October 1984) is an English singer, songwriter and broadcaster. Ware came to prominence following the release of her debut studio album, '' Devotion'' (2012), which peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart, produc ...

from her second studio album, ''

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'' (2014). It was written by Ware,

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, and Benjamin Ash and produced by the latter under the production pseudonym BenZel. The song was released in the United Kingdom as a digital download on 23 June 2014 as the lead single from the album. It peaked at number 34 on the

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, becoming Ware's first domestic top 40 entry. Critically acclaimed, "Tough Love" was included on Pitchfork's list of the 100 best songs of 2014.

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Tough Love" was directed by BRTHR. It was first released onto

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on 9 July 2014 at a total length of three minutes and thirty seconds.Jessie Ware - Tough Love -

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Chart performance

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References

2014 singles 2014 songs Jessie Ware songs Island Records singles Songs written by Benny Blanco Songs written by Jessie Ware Songs written by Two Inch Punch {{2014-single-stub