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Wikipedia article




{{Infobox song

| name = Got to Have Your Love

| cover = Mantronix Got to Have Your Love.jpg

| alt =

| type = single

| artist = Mantronix featuring Wondress

| album = This Should Move Ya

| released =

| recorded =

| studio =

| venue =

| genre = Electro-R&B

| length = 8:21

| label = Capitol

| writer =

* Bryce "Luvah" Wilson

* Kurtis el Khaleel

* Johnny D. Rodriguez

| producer = Mantronix

| chronology = Mantronix

| prev_title = Join Me Please

| prev_year = 1988

| next_title = Take Your Time

| next_year = 1990

| misc =

}}

"'Got to Have Your Love'" is a song by American hip hop and electro funk group Mantronix, featuring vocals from American recording artist Wondress. It was released by Capitol Records in December 1989 as the lead single from Mantronix's fourth studio album, 'This Should Move Ya' (1990). The song is written by band members Bryce Wilson and Kurtis Mantronik along with Johnny D. Rodriguez, and produced by Mantronix. It reached number four in the UK, number seven in Finland and number eight in Ireland. It is recognized as the group's signature song.

Song information



"Got to Have Your Love" was written by Mantronix members Bryce Wilson and Kurtis Mantronik, alongside Johnny D. Rodriguez. Mantronik stated that "When I did 'Got to Have Your Love', I did it for a reason. I did it because I wanted to get a song on the radio."

Critical reception



In his review of the 'This Should Move Ya' album, Ron Wynn from AllMusic described "Got to Have Your Love" as a "strong single". Bill Coleman from 'Billboard' said the act "is back on the right track with an R&B-textured hip-hop track ( la vintage Joyce Sims) sporting a sensuous vocal performance by newcomer Wondress. Black radio needs to be on this tip as well." Pan-European magazine 'Music & Media' viewed it as "attractive hip/house featuring a melodic and soulful lead vocal by Wondress. Classy stuff." David Giles from 'Music Week' wrote that Mantronik "appears to have stepped into Soul II Soul/Inner City domain, roping in a bluesy female vocalist and coating her in swooming strings (sampled naturally). Altogether a funker effort than those of his UK counterparts". Andy Crysell from 'NME' stated that the song "remains a bewitching soul classic". Miranda Sawyer from 'Smash Hits' called it "perfection".

Music video



The song's accompanying music video includes a cameo by former child model and now music producer Felix Howard.

Track listing



# "Got to Have Your Love" (Club with Bonus Beats) 8:23

# "Got to Have Your Love" (Hard to Get Rap) 2:48

# "Got to Have Your Love" (Luv Dub) 6:23

# "Got to Have Your Love" (club edit) 5:25

# "Got to Have Your Love" (instrumental) 3:36

# "Got to Have Your Love" (radio edit) 4:12

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Liberty X version



{{Infobox song

| name = Got to Have Your Love

| cover = Liberty X Got to Have Your Love.jpg

| type = single

| artist = Liberty X

| album = Thinking It Over

| released =

| recorded =

| genre =

| length = 3:52

| label = V2

| writer =

* Bryce "Luvah" Wilson

* Kurtis el Khaleel

* Johnny D. Rodriguez

| producer = Rod Gammons

| prev_title = Just a Little

| prev_year = 2002

| next_title = Holding On for You

| next_year = 2002

| misc =

}}

In 2002, English-Irish music group Liberty X recorded "'Got to Have Your Love'" for their debut studio album, 'Thinking It Over' (2002). It was one of three tracks to be recorded for the British version of the album, as it did not feature on the original edition, 'To Those Who Wait'. The song was released on September 9, 2002, as the fourth single from the album and reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. It also charted at number eight in Ireland and number 12 in the Netherlands.

Music video

The song's accompanying music video was filmed at Silent Waters in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Track listing

* 'UK CD1'

# "Got to Have Your Love" 3:52

# "Good Love" 3:53

# "Get with You" 4:00

* 'UK CD2'

# "Got to Have Your Love" (Jam & Faces Vamp mix) 5:50

# "Got to Have Your Love" (Harry's 3 Way Action mix) 7:10

# "Got to Have Your Love" (Shanghai Surprise mix) 6:45

* 'UK cassette single'

# "Got to Have Your Love" 3:52

# "Just a Little" (Radio 1 remix) 4:08

# "Everything" 3:52

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Release history



References



Category:1989 singles

Category:1989 songs

Category:2002 singles

Category:Capitol Records singles

Category:Films set in Jamaica

Category:Films shot in Jamaica

Category:Liberty X songs

Category:Songs written by Bryce Wilson

Category:UK Independent Singles Chart number-one singles

Category:V2 Records singles

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