Love Galore

A Grammy-nominated single blending alternative R&B and hip-hop, exploring the complexities of love and desire.

"Love Galore" is a song by American singer SZA featuring fellow American singer and rapper Travis Scott. It was released through Top Dawg Entertainment and RCA Records as the third single from the former's debut studio album, Ctrl, on April 28, 2017. The two artists wrote the song alongside Punch and producers ThankGod4Cody, Carter Lang, and Scum. "Love Galore" received widespread acclaim from music critics and a Grammy nomination at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. An alternate version of the song was included on the deluxe edition of Ctrl, released on the fifth anniversary of the album's release on June 9, 2022, which features an additional verse from SZA alongside Travis Scott's verse.

Quick Facts

Artist

SZA featuring Travis Scott

Album

Ctrl

Released

28 April 2017

Studio

The Lake House (Michigan)

Genre

Alternative R&B

Length

4:35

Label

Top Dawg, RCA

Writer

Solána Rowe
Jacques Webster II
Cody Fayne
Carter Lang
Tyran Donaldson
Terrence Henderson

Lore & Background

The song was recorded in November 2016, during the early stages of developing Ctrl. While talking about Travis Scott in an interview with Genius, SZA said: "I’m definitely a huge fan of Travis. I think he merges that super-fine line between melody and syncopation and pocket. And I love his pockets, and I love his note choice. He’s just gnarly. He’s perfect." The song blends alternative R&B and hip-hop and focuses on themes of love, desire, and the complexities of relationships. It peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned multiple certifications, including nine-times Platinum status by the RIAA. Gerrick Kennedy at the Los Angeles Times called the song SZA's "breakout single."

Reader's Guide

The song's track listing includes "Love Galore" (featuring Travis Scott) at 4:35 and "Love Galore" (Alt Version) at 4:33. The alt version was included on the deluxe edition of Ctrl, released on the five-year anniversary of the album on June 9, 2022, and features an additional verse from SZA that replaces Scott's verse. The song was recorded at the Lake House in Michigan, with Travis Scott's vocals recorded at Blake Harden's home studio. It was mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Los Angeles. Rolling Stone highlighted the song for its "vulnerability beneath the bravado" in their 2023 edition of "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time."

Did You Know?

SZA premiered the song live on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on June 6, 2017, months before its official release.
The music video features SZA tying Travis Scott to bedposts before an old woman stabs a voodoo doll; later, Travis Scott is shown with a knife in his back.