Love Sosa

"Love Sosa" is the second single by rapper Chief Keef from his debut studio album Finally Rich (2012). It was released on October 18, 2012. The song was produced by Young Chop, and written by both him and Chief Keef.

"Love Sosa"
Single by Chief Keef
from the album Finally Rich
ReleasedOctober 18, 2012
Recorded2012
Genre
Length3:23
LabelGlory Boyz Entertainment, Interscope
Songwriter(s)Keith Cozart, Tyree Pittman
Producer(s)Young Chop
Chief Keef singles chronology
"I Don't Like"
(2012)
"Love Sosa"
(2012)
"Hate Bein' Sober"
(2013)
Music video
"Love Sosa" on YouTube

The accompanying music video was directed by Duan Gaines, more commonly known as DGainz. The film features Chief Keef and his collective performing in front of the camera while inside a house. The music video was released on October 18, 2012, the same day the single was released.

Background

The song leaked to the internet unfinished in 2012, and about a week later, it was leaked in full version. The song was released through iTunes a few weeks later.

Music video

The music video, directed by DGainz, was shot and released on October 18, 2012. It was shot in the same spot as the video for Keef's first single I Don't Like. The video was shot on the South Side of Chicago. The video has over 120 million views on YouTube.

Remix

Although an official remix is not released yet, in December 2012 the song's producer Young Chop stated that Drake and French Montana may appear on another version of the song.[1] On January 16, 2013, MMG artists Rick Ross and Stalley released a freestyle over the instrumental of "Love Sosa."[2]

Reception

Complex named the song #20 of the 50 best songs of 2012.[3] Rapper Drake praised the song on Twitter, saying he played it 130 times in 3 days.[4][5][6] Chief Keef announced "Love Sosa" will be on Grand Theft Auto V,[7] however this would turn out to be untrue.[8][9] The single is often credited for helping popularize Chicago Drill Music.

Charts

Chart (2012–13) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 56
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] 16
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[12] 15
US Billboard Heatseekers Songs[13] 2

Year-end charts

Chart (2013) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] 64

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[15] Platinum 1,000,000

sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

References

  1. "Drake and French Montana To Appear On Chief Keef's "Love Sosa" Remix?". Complex Music. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
  2. "Listen: Rick Ross f/ Stalley "Love Sosa (Freestyle)"". Complex Music. Retrieved 2013-02-16.
  3. "The 50 Best Songs of 201220. Chief Keef "Love Sosa"". Complex.com. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  4. "Drake Shows Love For Chief Keef Through Twitter, Praises 'Love Sosa' Single". The Versed. Archived from the original on 2013-08-23. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
  5. Aubrey Drake Graham (2012-10-21). "@Drake". Twitter. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  6. "Drake Says He's Played Chief Keef's "Love Sosa" Record "At Least" 130 Times". Hiphopwired.com. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  7. "CHIEF KEEF BREAKS NEWS ON GRAND THEFT AUTO 5!". Vibe Magazine. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  8. "Love Sosa isnt in GTA V". Ign.com. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  9. Trendell, Andrew. "Full tracklist of songs on Grand Theft Auto V soundtrack revealed - Gigwise". Gigwise.com. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  10. "Chief Keef Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  11. "Chief Keef Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  12. "Chief Keef Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  13. "Chief Keef Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  14. "2013 Year End Charts — R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  15. "American single certifications – Chief Keef – Love Sosa". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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