"Love No Limit" is a song by American recording artist

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. It was co-written by

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and

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for her debut album, ''

What's the 411? ''What's the 411?'' is the debut album by American R&B singer Mary J. Blige. It was released on July 28, 1992, by Uptown Records and MCA Records. After signing a record contract with Uptown, Blige began working on the album with producer Sean "Pu ...

'' (1992), while production was overseen by Hall. Released as the album's fourth and final single, the song became a top five hit, reaching number-five on the US R&B singles chart, and peaked at number forty-four on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Hall has stated in interviews, that he wanted to give the song an urban, hip-hop feel to a much more jazzy sound, when it was created. R&B singer

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sang the song as a tribute at the

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2003. Blige later performed the song at the 3rd BET Honors in 2010, as part of a medley of her hits, when she paid tribute to honoree Diddy. The song was also briefly played in the American comedy film ''

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'' (1993) starring

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Critical reception

In an retrospective review, Daryl McIntosh from Albumism stated that the "emotional love

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" "Love No Limit", "reinforced Blige's versatility and ability to deliver in the more traditional R&B format."

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'' remarked the "gentle, jazzy cadences" of the song.

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from ''

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'' wrote, "Once again, her sultry, delightfully seasoned voice melts into a jazzy hip-hop groove. Romantic, swaying gem could become an instant fave at several radio formats. Give in to it."

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for ''

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s ''RM'' Dance Update commented, "Imagine a smoke-filled jazz club with Blige singing in a deep seductive voice over a very smooth basic R&B track. You've got the picture." Jonathan Bernstein from ''

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'' complimented its "irresistible bounce".

Music video

The song's accompanying

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for "Love No Limit" was directed by American director

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. It marked the acting debut of British actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, who later starred on the television series ''

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''. In the black-and-white video Blige is singing in a club.

Remix version

In the official remix version, which is found on her '' What's the 411? Remix'' album, the song opens with a snippet of the original version, then the remix begins with Blige singing it in alternative way: the main beat takes a sample of

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's "Risin' to the Top" and the 1982 The Gap Band hit "

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" while refraining Anita Baker's 1988 song "Good Love".

Tracklisting

* US Cassette single * US 7" single # "Love No Limit" (Radio Edit) – 4:10 # "Love No Limit" (Instrumental) – 4:59 * US Cassette maxi-single * US CD single # "Love No Limit" (Puffy Daddy Mix) – 3:57 # "Love No Limit" (Bad Boy Mix) – 3:56 # "Love No Limit" (Jazz) – 4:12 # "Love No Limit" (Hip Hop) – 4:07 * US 12" single # "Love No Limit" (Puffy Daddy Mix) – 3:57 # "Love No Limit" (Jazz) – 4:12 # "Love No Limit" (Hip Hop) – 4:07

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the ''What's the 411?'' liner notes. *

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* Charlie Davis – executive producer * Kenneth Greene – lyrics *

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* Kurt Woodley – executive producer

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

{{authority control Mary J. Blige songs 1993 songs Songs written by Kenny Greene 1992 songs Songs written by Dave Hall (record producer) Song recordings produced by Dave Hall (record producer) Uptown Records singles