"Gimme Love" is a song by Nigerian singer Seyi Shay featuring Runtown, released as a standalone single on November 16, 2018. The song was produced by Sarz.[2][3] It won the Best R&B Single at The Headies 2019.[4]
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| Single by Seyi Shay featuring Runtown | ||||
| Released | November 16, 2018[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
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| Length | 3:40 | |||
| Label | Stargurl | |||
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| Producer(s) | Sarz | |||
| Seyi Shay singles chronology | ||||
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| Runtown singles chronology | ||||
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Background and composition
editAccording to Seyi Shay, “The whole song was pretty much a freestyle that came from the emotions I was feeling at the time. I just got on the mic and started singing to the beat.”[5]
"Gimme Love" is an Afrobeats-inspired take on R&B and was produced by Sarz. It's sensual without being intense. The lyrics carry passion and urgency.[1]
Music video
editAn accompanying music video for "Gimme Love" was released on 21 January 2019 and was directed by Clarence Peters.[6]
On 13 September 2019, Seyi Shay released another video of the song, this time featuring Teyana Taylor in a remix.[7] It was shot in Harlem, New York, US and was directed by Walu and produced by JM Films.[3]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | The Headies | Best R&B Single | Won | [4] |
References
edit- ^ a b Ohunyon, Ehis (November 16, 2018). "Seyi Shay - 'Gimme Love' ft. Runtown". Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ "Seyi Shay Premieres New Music Video for "Gimme Love" featuring Runtown". pm studio. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ a b "Seyi Shay & Teyana Taylor Connect For 'Gimme Love' Remix". OkayAfrica. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ a b "Full list of winners at Headies 2019". The Nation Newspapers. October 21, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ "Artists We Know You Will Love". Jaguda. October 16, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ Long, Ryan (January 29, 2019). "Seyi Shay ft. Runtown "Gimme Love"(Official Video)". Afrobeatnights. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ "Teyana Taylor Crosses Borders To Find Seyi Shay On "Gimme Love" Remix". HotNewHipHop. September 15, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.