Who Do U Love? (Monsta X song)

"Who Do U Love?"
"Who Do U Love?"
Single by Monsta X featuring French Montana
from the album All About Luv
Language	English;
Released	June 14, 2019
Recorded	2019
Genre	Pop; R&B;
Length	3:09
Label	Epic;
Composer(s)	I.M; Wonho; Hyungwon; Shownu; Joohoney; Kihyun; Minhyuk; Karim Kharbouch; Dan Henig; Jake Torrey; Noah Conrad; Rosanna Ener;
Producer(s)	Jake Torrey; Noah Conrad; ; will.i.am (Remix)
Monsta X featuring French Montana singles chronology
Music video
	"Who Do U Love?" on YouTube

"Who Do U Love?" is a song recorded by the South Korean boy group Monsta X. It was released on June 14, 2019 and the first single from their first English-language album All About Luv. It peaked at number 26 on the US Billboard Mainstream Top 40 Airplay, becomes the group's first single to peak inside the said chart.^[2] It was also nominated for Best K-pop at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.^[3]

Background and release

The song was initially released as a single on June 14, accompanied by a music video on June 21.^[4] It was later included in the group's first English-language album All About Luv, released in February 2020.

Critical reception

According to Tamar Herman of Billboard, "Who Do U Love?" demands to be danced to as it is driven by a "blend of sleek bass, snappy beats, and shimmering synths" that create an "addicting, groovy melody" propelled by a "rhythmic choral hook".^[5]

Commercial performance

In August 2019, the single debuted on Billboard Mainstream Top 40 Airplay and made Monsta X the second Korean group to reach this milestone, alongside BTS, followed by Blackpink and Loona.^[6]^[7]

Charts

Chart (2019)	Peak position
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)^[2]	26

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony	Year	Category	Result	Ref.
MTV Video Music Award	2019	Best K-pop	Nominated	^[3]

References

^ Herman, Tamar (February 14, 2020). "Monsta X Breaks Down First All-English Album 'All About Luv,' Including a Special Song Dedicated to the Fans". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
^ ^a ^b "Monsta X Chart History: Pop Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
^ ^a ^b Minsker, Evan (July 23, 2019). "MTV VMAs 2019: See The Full List of Nominees Here". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
^ Martin, Annie (June 21, 2019). "Monsta X releases 'Who Do U Love?' music video ft. French Montana". UPI. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
^ Herman, Tamar (June 14, 2019). "Monsta X & French Montana Team Up on 'Who Do U Love?': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
^ Benjamin, Jeff (August 14, 2019). "Monsta X Becomes Second-Ever K-Pop Group to Enter Pop Songs Airplay Chart". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
^ Bell, Crystal (January 26, 2021). "LOONA Just Hit a Major Milestone on U.S. Radio". Teen Vogue. Retrieved February 2, 2021.

[BillboardBr-1] Herman, Tamar (February 14, 2020). "Monsta X Breaks Down First All-English Album 'All About Luv,' Including a Special Song Dedicated to the Fans". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2020.

[chart_history-2] "Monsta X Chart History: Pop Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved March 24, 2020.

[vma-3] Minsker, Evan (July 23, 2019). "MTV VMAs 2019: See The Full List of Nominees Here". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 23, 2019.

[4] Martin, Annie (June 21, 2019). "Monsta X releases 'Who Do U Love?' music video ft. French Montana". UPI. Retrieved April 24, 2021.

[5] Herman, Tamar (June 14, 2019). "Monsta X & French Montana Team Up on 'Who Do U Love?': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2021.

[6] Benjamin, Jeff (August 14, 2019). "Monsta X Becomes Second-Ever K-Pop Group to Enter Pop Songs Airplay Chart". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2021.

[7] Bell, Crystal (January 26, 2021). "LOONA Just Hit a Major Milestone on U.S. Radio". Teen Vogue. Retrieved February 2, 2021.

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