Jack Harlow “Lovin’ on Me” hit #1

Lovin’ on Me Jack Harlow

Writer(s): Jackman Harlow, Ozan Yildirim, Sean Momberger, Nik Frascona, Nickie Jon Pabón, Delbert M. Greer, Reginald Nelton (see lyrics here) Released: November 10, 2023 First Charted: November 22, 2023 Peak: 16 BB, 12 BA, 12 DG, 15 ST, 15 RR, 37 A40, 113 RB, 13 UK, 13 CN, 110 AU (Click for codes to charts.) Sales (in millions): 0.03 US, 0.6 UK, 1.13 world (includes US + UK) Airplay/Streaming (in millions): -- radio, 108.20 video, 525.84 streaming

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About the Song: Rapper Jack Harlow was born in Kentucky in 1998. He released several mixtapes and EPs before his debut album, That’s What They All Say, came out in 2020 and was a top-five, million-selling album. He experienced his first chart success with the album’s single “What’s Poppin’,” which reached #2 on the pop and R&B charts on its way to being certified seven times platinum. In 2021, he reached #1 as a guest artist on Lil Nas X’s “Industry Baby.” In 2022, he topped the charts on his own with “First Class,” the second single from his sophomore album, Come Home, the Kids Miss You. In 2023, Harlow was back at #1 with “Lovin’ on Me,” a freestanding single. It was his first time topping the UK chart. Vulture’s Hershal Pandya said, “Harlow rides the pocket of the song’s hyphy percussion with charismatic ease.” WK He also said the song sports “a surprisingly nimble flow and impeccable beat selection.” WK Harlow has “a little playful and suggestive fun with various S&M references,” SF insisting that he won’t “be tied down to one girl, or in the bedroom.” SF The song shares “a common recipe” SF with “First Class.” In both “a rhythmic sample takes the spotlight in the production, Harlow drops some flex-singing on the hook, and then he loads up his verses with steamy innuendos.” SF The crunk track was produced by Sean Momberger and Ozan “Oz” Yildrim. The latter previously worked on the #1 hits “Sicko Mode” (Travis Scott & Drake), and “Highest in the Room” (Travis Scott), “Toosie Slide” (Drake), and “Life Is Good” (Future & Drake). SF It was Momberger’s idea to sample Cadillac Dale’s 1995 R&B song “Whatever (Bass Solique).” He said, “I’m a huge sampler. I always love starting ideas with old tracks. I was trying to break the mold of using super well-known samples and dive into older R&B and ‘90s songs.” SF Resources: DMDB encyclopedia entry for Jack Harlow SF Songfacts WK Wikipedia First posted 2/5/2024; last updated 3/24/2024.