Lil' L.O.V.E.

"Lil L.O.V.E." is a song by hip hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony for their studio album Strength & Loyalty (2007). It features American singer Mariah Carey and rapper Bow Wow and was released as the second single from the album in 2007. The artists co-wrote the song with Shante Harris, James Phillips, and Jermaine Dupri; the latter is also the producer. In the chorus, Carey expresses her need for a 'Lil L.O.V.E' and 'T.I.M.E' from her suspected lover. In the United States, "Lil’ L.O.V.E." was released as a digital download on May 8, 2007. The song was officially released as a single in the U.S. on June 5, 2007.

Reviews

"Lil L.O.V.E." has received very positive reviews from important industrial magazines and websites.

Cinema Blend expresses, "Mariah Carey and Bow Wow (who, remember, axed the preceding "Lil" some time ago) join the cause for "Lil L.O.V.E." Mariah reveals she's still plenty relevant and is not vanishing anytime soon. Bow Wow sounds pleased with himself in the song's background, so good for him."

According to Billboard, “… “Lil L.O.V.E.," featuring a melodious and round duet with Mariah Carey, is their 2007 version of the 1998 hit "Breakdown" …"

Additionally, SoundBytes - News4Jax praises Carey, calling her the main focus of the song. "The group can also show a softer side without stooping to syrupy-ness. Mariah Carey's sensual crooning is the first voice you hear on "Lil L.O.V.E." and before listeners know it, they're hooked and drawn into the midst of a seductive club jam. Dupri, who specializes in such designer dance floor material, helms the song's dense, layered keyboard noodling and synthetic bass pattern that while completely formulaic, could've been a contender on the R&B charts if Carey was its sole focus. Instead, the song's potential is blocked by the Thugs' and Bow Wow's loquaciousness on the mic."

Music video

The video was directed by Chris Robinson who last directed Carey in the video for her single "I Know What You Want" with Busta Rhymes.

In the video are guest appearance of Swizz Beatz and Jermaine Dupri.

The video premiered in BET's 106 & Park on July 5, 2007.

Charts

Chart (2007)	Peak position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[1]	6
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)^[2]	17
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[3]	66
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)^[4]	24
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[5]	22

References

↑ "Charts.org.nz – Bone Thugs-N-Harmony feat. Mariah Carey & Bow Wow – Lil' L.O.V.E.". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
↑ "Bone Thugs-n-Harmony – Chart history" Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 for Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
↑ "Bone Thugs-n-Harmony – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
↑ "Bone Thugs-n-Harmony – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rap Songs for Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
↑ "Bone Thugs-n-Harmony – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Retrieved May 28, 2015.

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Studio albums	Faces of Death Creepin on ah Come Up E. 1999 Eternal The Art of War BTNHResurrection Thug World Order Thug Stories Strength & Loyalty Uni5: The World's Enemy The Art of War: World War III

Compilations	The Collection, Volume 1 The Collection, Volume 2 Greatest Hits Greatest Hits (Chopped & Screwed) T.H.U.G.S. Thug Smoke Fest Thuggish II

Singles	"Thuggish Ruggish Bone" "Foe tha Love of $" "1st of tha Month" "East 1999" "Tha Crossroads" "Days of Our Livez" "Look into My Eyes" "If I Could Teach the World" "War" "Resurrection (Paper, Paper)" "Change the World" "Money, Money" "Home" "Fire" "Take the Lead (Wanna Ride)" "I Tried" "Lil' L.O.V.E." "Young Thugs" "See Me Shine" "Rebirth" "Meet Me in the Sky" "Gone"

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Mariah Carey songs

Singles discography Songs recorded

1990s songs	"Vision of Love" "There's Got to Be a Way" "I Don't Wanna Cry" "Someday" "Love Takes Time" "Emotions" "Can't Let Go" "Make It Happen" "If It's Over" "I'll Be There" "Dreamlover" "Hero" "Anytime You Need a Friend" "Without You" "Never Forget You" "Endless Love" "All I Want for Christmas Is You" "O Holy Night" "Joy to the World" "Fantasy" "Underneath the Stars" "One Sweet Day" "Open Arms" "Always Be My Baby" "Forever" "Honey" "My All" "Butterfly" "The Roof" "Breakdown" "Close My Eyes" "The Beautiful Ones" "Sweetheart" "When You Believe" "I Still Believe" "Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" "Heartbreaker" "Thank God I Found You" "Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)" "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)" "Crybaby"

2000s songs	"Loverboy" "Don't Stop (Funkin' 4 Jamaica)" "Reflections (Care Enough)" "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" "Never Too Far" "Never Too Far/Hero Medley" "Through the Rain" "Boy (I Need You)" "Bringin' On the Heartbreak" "I Know What You Want" "U Like This (Megamix)" "It's Like That" "We Belong Together" "Shake It Off" "Mine Again" "Say Somethin'" "Get Your Number" "Fly Like a Bird" "Don't Forget About Us" "So Lonely" "Migrate" "Touch My Body" "I Stay in Love" "Side Effects" "I'm That Chick" "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" "Bye Bye" "Hero" (2008 version) "Betcha Gon' Know (The Prologue)" "Obsessed" "I Want to Know What Love Is" "H.A.T.E.U."

2010s songs	"Up Out My Face" "Angels Cry" "Oh Santa!" "Christmas Time Is in the Air Again" "When Christmas Comes" "One Child" "Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem)" "#Beautiful" "Thirsty" "You're Mine (Eternal)" "You Don't Know What to Do" "Meteorite" "The Art of Letting Go" "Infinity"

Other releases	"100%" "Almost Home" "Everybody Hurts" "Every Time I Close My Eyes" "Just Stand Up!" "Lil' L.O.V.E." "My Love" "Right to Dream" "So Lonely" "Things That U Do" "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" "U Like This (Megamix)" "U Make Me Wanna" "What More Can I Give"

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Studio albums	Beware of Dog Doggy Bag Unleashed Wanted The Price of Fame New Jack City II Underrated

Collaboration albums	Face Off (with Omarion)

Compilation albums	Rich Gang (with YMCMB)

Singles	"Bounce with Me" "Bow Wow (That's My Name)" "Puppy Love" "Ghetto Girls" "Thank You" "Take Ya Home" "Basketball" "Let's Get Down" "My Baby" "Let Me Hold You" "Like You" "Fresh Azimiz" "Shortie Like Mine" "Outta My System" "I'm a Flirt" "Girlfriend" "Hey Baby (Jump Off)" "Marco Polo" "Big Girls" "Roc the Mic" "You Can Get It All" "For My Hood" "Ain't Thinkin' 'Bout You" "Sweat" "Better" "We In Da Club"

Featured singles	"Baby It's You" "I Think They Like Me" "Side 2 Side" "Lil' L.O.V.E." "Easy" "Hydrolics" "I'm Grown" "Every Night"

See also	"CSI: Cyber" (Brody Nelson)

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