What's Love
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"What's Love" is the third and final single from rapper Shaggy
's seventh studio album, Intoxication
. The song features guest vocals from Akon
. The song was released on November 14, 2008. A French version of the song was recorded, featuring vocals from Lord Kossity
. It was released in France in September 2008. The video for the song was directed by Hype Williams
.
French CD Single
Shaggy (musician)
Orville Richard Burrell , better known by his stage name Shaggy, is a Jamaican-American reggae singer and rapper. He is perhaps best known for his 1995 single "Boombastic" and 2000 single "It Wasn't Me"...
's seventh studio album, Intoxication
Intoxication (album)
Intoxication is the eighth studio album released by Jamaican rapper Shaggy. The album was released on October 22, 2007. Two singles were released from the album: "Church Heathen" and "Bonafide Girl", which features guest vocals from Rikrok and Tony Gold...
. The song features guest vocals from Akon
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
. The song was released on November 14, 2008. A French version of the song was recorded, featuring vocals from Lord Kossity
Lord Kossity
Lord Kossity is a hip hop mogul and rapper from Martinique, French Antilles, in the West Indies. His family is originally from Martinique but he was born in the suburbs of Paris, France and moved back to the French Antilles with his family when he was 11 years old.He began his career in the 1990s...
. It was released in France in September 2008. The video for the song was directed by Hype Williams
Hype Williams
Harold "Hype" Williams , previously known as HYPE, is an American music video and film director of African-American and Honduran descent. His nickname "Hype" comes from his hyperactive nature as a child....
.
Reception
Allmusic stated that in his crossover songs, like this one, "Shaggy is more discerning than ever and makes sure the radio-friendly material is right in line with his skill set."Tracklisting
CD Single- "What's Love" (Original Album Edit) – 3:08
- "What's Love" (New Radio Edit) - 3:08
- "What's Love" (Extended Version) – 4:03
- "What's Love" (Big Room Mix) – 6:33
- "Feel The Rush" (Extended Mix) - 5:00
- "What's Love" (Video - New Radio Edit Version) - 3:08
French CD Single
- "What's Love" (Remix Feat. Lord KossityLord KossityLord Kossity is a hip hop mogul and rapper from Martinique, French Antilles, in the West Indies. His family is originally from Martinique but he was born in the suburbs of Paris, France and moved back to the French Antilles with his family when he was 11 years old.He began his career in the 1990s...
) – 2:54 - "What's Love" (Extended Remix Feat. Lord KossityLord KossityLord Kossity is a hip hop mogul and rapper from Martinique, French Antilles, in the West Indies. His family is originally from Martinique but he was born in the suburbs of Paris, France and moved back to the French Antilles with his family when he was 11 years old.He began his career in the 1990s...
) – 3:52
Charts
Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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German Singles Chart | 50 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2009) | Position |
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Hungarian Singles Chart | 170 |