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Wild Love (Cashmere Cat song)

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Wikipedia article




"'Wild Love'" is a song by Norwegian DJ and record producer Cashmere Cat, featuring vocals by Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd and American pop project Francis and the Lights. It was released on 26 August 2016, as the lead single from Cashmere's debut studio album, '9' (2017). The track was written by The Weeknd, Cashmere Cat, Benny Blanco, and Francis Starlite. It was produced by Cashmere Cat and Blanco. It is the first of five collaborations between Cashmere Cat and The Weeknd, being followed by several tracks off The Weeknd's third studio album 'Starboy' (2016). The song was noted by several critics as being reminiscent of Imogen Heap's 2005 hit single "Hide and Seek".

Background and release



The demo to "Wild Love" was created in roughly three minutes after Cashmere Cat toyed around with a plugin instrument known as a harmonizer that was introduced to him by Francis Starlite. Originally nervous to present the song to Tesfaye, Hiberg was at first hesitant to begin work on the track. Nonetheless, "Wild Love" was first teased on 24 August 2016, through the Weeknd's Instagram account. The song was then released two days later, with it originally being promoted as the title track for Cashmere Cat's first studio album and its single artwork being the original artwork for the aforementioned project. Thus why it shares the same single artwork with "Trust Nobody", the second single off the studio album.

Critical reception



In a positive review, Drew Norman from 'The Young Folks' called the song a triumph, saying that the track was a prime example of the Weeknd's singing ability. Meanwhile, in a more mixed review, Andy Beta from 'Pitchfork' criticized the vocal mixing of the song, describing it as rupturing the gaseous effect of the single. Danny Schwartz from 'HotNewHipHop' listed it as one of Cashmere Cat's ten essential productions, calling it the best of the five collaborations between Hiberg and Tesfaye.

Chart performance



The single was the first song by Cashmere Cat and Francis and the Lights (and only for the latter) to chart on the US 'Billboard' Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales chart. Meanwhile, it was the second single to place on the respective chart for the Weeknd.

Credits and personnel



Credits adapted from Tidal and liner notes.

*Cashmere Cat songwriter, producer

*The Weeknd featured vocals, songwriter

*Francis Farewell Starlite featured vocals, songwriter

*Benny Blanco songwriter, producer

Charts



Release history



References




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