"Use Your Heart" is a song by American R&B trio SWV, released on July 23, 1996 as the second single from their album, New Beginning (1996).[1] Written by Chad Hugo & Pharrell Williams, and produced by The Neptunes, the song contains a sample of "If It Don't Turn You On (You Oughta Leave It Alone)", performed by B.T. Express, and became the first song produced by the duo to chart.
| "Use Your Heart" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by SWV | ||||
| from the album New Beginning | ||||
| Released | July 23, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 4:50 (album version) 3:58 (radio edit) | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | The Neptunes | |||
| SWV singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
editThe video for "Use Your Heart" was directed by Michael Martin.
Critical reception
editLarry Flick from Billboard described the song as an "sumtuous old-school soul swinger that will have listeners lost in memories of their favorite '70s moments." He added, "These sisters now have the chops to support their bid to become R&B's leading female vocal group. They kick it lovely while Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo surround their plush harmonies with fluttering horns and even-handed funk guitar licks. Yummy stuff that belongs at the top of every urban playlist."[2]
Samples and references in other media
editIn 2024, American rapper Kendrick Lamar sampled the song on his track "Heart Pt. 6" from his 6th studio album GNX.
Track listing
edit- Maxi-single
- "Use Your Heart" (LP Version)
- "Use Your Heart" (Edit)
- "Use Your Heart" (CDS Version)
- "Use Your Heart" feat. Grampa & Boneyman (Rappers Delight Remix)
- "Use Your Heart" (Acapella)
- "Use Your Heart" (Instrumental)
Charts
edit| Charts (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 22 |
| US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[4] | 48 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 6 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[6] | 19 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | July 23, 1996 | RCA | [1] | |
| July 28, 1996 | Cassette, CD single | [7] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Selected New Releases: Adds July 23" (PDF). Radio & Records: 44, 50. July 19, 1996.
- ^ Flick, Larry (July 27, 1996). "Reviews & Previews: Singles" (PDF). Billboard. p. 86. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
- ^ "SWV Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "SWV Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "SWV Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "SWV Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- ^ Amazon.com: Use Your Heart: SWV: Music Amazon.com, Inc. Retrieved January 18, 2011.
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