Love U Better

Not to be confused with Love U Betta.

"Love U Better" is a song written, and performed by American singer Ty Dolla $ign, featuring American rapper Lil Wayne and fellow American singer The-Dream. It was released on July 10, 2017, as the lead single from the former's second studio album, Beach House 3 (2017).^[2]

"Love U Better"
Single by Ty Dolla Sign featuring Lil Wayne and The-Dream
from the album Beach House 3
Released	July 10, 2017 (2017-07-10)
Genre	Electro-R&B[1]
Length	3:03
Label	Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Tyrone Griffin, Jr. Dwayne Carter, Jr. Terius Nash Dijon McFarlane Nick Audino Lewis Hughes Nashiem Myrick Mary J. Blige Kimberly Jones Bryson Carlos Broady Xenos da Costa LaTonya Blige da Costa
Producer(s)	DJ Mustard Twice as Nice
Ty Dolla Sign singles chronology
"Whatever You Need" (2017) "Love U Better" (2017) "Ego" (2017)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" (2017) "Love U Better" (2017) "Like a Man" (2017)
The-Dream singles chronology
"D4L" (2016) "Love U Better" (2017)

Release and composition

Ty Dolla Sign announced "Love U Better" on July 7, 2017, and shared the single's artwork on his social media accounts.^[3] The song premiered via Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show on July 10, and was released for digital download as a single on the same day.^[1] It was sent to urban radio July 25, 2017.^[4] "Love U Better" has been described as an electro-R&B track by Rolling Stone.^[1] It contains a sample from 1997 song "I Can Love You" by singer Mary J. Blige.^[5]

Commercial performance

"Love U Better" peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100, performing modestly on radio . In New Zealand, the song reached number 49, as well as number 97 In Australia.

Music video

The music video for the song, directed by Ryan Hope, was shot in the Hollywood Hills and premiered via Ty Dolla Sign's YouTube channel on August 3, 2017.^[6] It features cameo appearances from YG, Sevyn Streeter, Jeremih and Trae tha Truth.^[6] It also features Jhene Aiko and Big Sean with Wizkid.

Charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[7]	97
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[8]	12
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[9]	1
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[10]	20

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[11]	Gold	500,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
United States	10 July 2017	Digital download	Taylor Gang Atlantic	[12]
	25 July 2017	Urban radio		[4]

References

1. "Hear Ty Dolla $ign's Lush New Song With Lil Wayne, The-Dream". Rolling Stone. July 10, 2017. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
2. "Ty Dolla Sign teases Beach House 3 Music". XXL. March 12, 2017. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
3. "Ty Dolla $ign Taps Lil Wayne & The-Dream for 'Beach House 3' Single". Rap-Up. July 7, 2017. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
4. "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on July 26, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
5. "NEW MUSIC: Ty Dolla $ign Feat. Lil Wayne & The-Dream – Love U Better". Respect. July 10, 2017. Archived from the original on July 28, 2017. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
6. "Video: Ty Dolla $ign feat. Lil Wayne & The-Dream – 'Love U Better'". Rap-Up. August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
7. "CHART WATCH #430". auspOp. July 22, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
8. "Ty Dolla Sign Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
9. "Ty Dolla $ign – Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
10. "Ty Dolla Sign Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
11. "American single certifications – Ty Dolla $ign – Love U Better". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
12. "Love U Better by Ty Dolla $ign featuring The-Dream & Lil Wayne". iTunes Store (US). Apple. Retrieved July 26, 2017.

External links

• Music video on YouTube