Medicine (Jennifer Lopez song) explained

Medicine
Cover:Jennifer Lopez - Medicine.png
Type:single
Artist:Jennifer Lopez featuring French Montana
Released:April 3, 2019
Genre:Jazz-hop
Length:2:54
Label:
Producer:
Chronology:Jennifer Lopez
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"Medicine" is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Lopez featuring Moroccan-American rapper French Montana. It was written by Lopez, Kimberly Krysiuk, Varren Wade, Moses Ayo Samuels, Olaniyi Michael Akinkunmi, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen and Karim Kharbouch. "Medicine" was released as a single on April 3, 2019.[1] It marks Lopez's first release under Hitco Entertainment,[2] and her third collaboration with French Montana, following "Same Girl" and "I Luh Ya Papi", both of which appeared on Lopez's eighth studio album A.K.A (2014).

Background

On working with French Montana again, Lopez said "I love collaborating with people from the Bronx, it makes me feel at home, like a special connection", adding: "At the core I’m still Jenny from the Block. And this new track brought that out."[3] The singer described "Medicine" as a "very sassy song, very kind of woman empowerment", noting: "[It’s] kind of giving you taste of what you give out, letting guys know that we’re not going to take any junk."[4]

Release

Lopez announced the song on social media on March 21, 2019, sharing the cover art and pre-order link.[1] On April 3, 2019, Lopez debuted the song live on The Morning Mash-Up on SiriusXM Hits 1 Celebrity Session.[5] The cover art was noted for Lopez's use of Designer Heidi Lee's Endless Echo Hat that was previously worn by a man known as Di Mondo on the red carpet of the Chilean 2013 Viña del Mar International Song Festival.[6]

Critical response

Idolator's Mike Wass compared the song favorably to Lopez's previous singles, "Get Right" (2005) and "Do It Well" (2007), due to its "heavy percussion", stating that it feels "familiar to old-school fans."[7] Jacqueline Reed of NPR also compared the song to "Get Right", writing: "The jazz-hop melody and layered brass and drum action (...) of this new single makes for an empowering, timeless track that could easily find its place either on the tracklist of Rebirth or in today's day and age."[8] Rania Aniftos of Billboard described the track as "infectious".[9]

Chart performance

The song reached number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, making it Lopez's 17th number-one single on this chart therefore putting her in a three-way tie between Mariah Carey and Kristine W in sixth place respectively for most number ones on the chart.[10]

Music video

The music video for "Medicine" features a white carnival theme, in which Lopez "is depicted as the ring leader of a white monochromatic freak show" that includes fortune tellers, a 50-foot cake and a moving carousel.[11] The full video premiered on both YouTube and during an episode of her NBC television series World of Dance on April 7, 2019.[12] It marked Lopez's first time working with director Jora Frantzis. Her wardrobe in the video includes a jumpsuit designed by Zuhair Murad.

On May 17, 2019, Lopez released a second video for the song's remix, "Medicine (Steve Aoki from The Block Remix)" featuring Steve Aoki.[13]

Live performances

Lopez performed the song live for the first time during Today, at Rockefeller Plaza on May 6 in New York City as part of the shows Citi Concert Series. Lopez was the opening act and kicked off the event performing the song as part of a medley that also included 2011's "On the Floor" and "Jenny from the Block" (2002).[14] The song also serves as the opening number to Lopez's It's My Party Tour.[15]

Track listing

  1. "Medicine" featuring French Montana – 2:54
  1. "Medicine" (a cappella) featuring French Montana – 2:50
  2. "Medicine" (instrumental) – 2:52
  1. "Medicine" (Steve Aoki from the Block Remix) – 2:50
  1. "Medicine" (Kaskade Remix) – 2:50
  2. "Medicine" (Happy Colors & Gualtiero Remix) – 3:20

Personnel

Credit adapted from Tidal.[20]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2019)Peak
position
Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)[21] 14
Bolivia (Monitor Latino)[22] 6
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[23] 22
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[24] 32

Year-end charts

Release history

RegionDateFormatVersionLabel
Various April 3, 2019Original
United StatesApril 9, 2019Contemporary hit radio[26]
VariousApril 27, 2019Digital downloadDJ Pack
May 17, 2019Steve Aoki from the Block Remix
June 21, 2019Remixes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wish I could give you guys a taste of my new single, Medicine, ft. @frenchmontana . I CAN'T WAIT for you guys to hear it. Want to be the first to listen? Pre-save on @Spotify. Twitter. March 21, 2019. March 22, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190325180135/https://twitter.com/JLo/status/1108759456609959942. March 25, 2019. live.
  2. News: World's Hottest Entertainer Jennifer Lopez Reveals Tantalizing Details of North American It's My Party Tour to Celebrate Milestone Birthday with Fans. PR Newswire. Live Nation Entertainment. Live Nation Entertainment. March 22, 2019. March 23, 2019. United States. https://web.archive.org/web/20190322153824/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/worlds-hottest-entertainer-jennifer-lopez-reveals-tantalizing-details-of-north-american-its-my-party-tour-to-celebrate-milestone-birthday-with-fans-300816892.html. March 22, 2019. live.
  3. Web site: Wass . Mike . Jennifer Lopez Talks 'Medicine,' New LP & 'Hustlers' On Beats 1 . . April 8, 2019 . April 4, 2019 . June 26, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220626005158/https://www.idolator.com/7740023/jennifer-lopez-medicine-new-album-hustlers-strippers-beats-1 . live .
  4. Web site: Mizoguchi . Karen . Jennifer Lopez Shows Off Her Bare Derrière in Carnival-Themed Music Video for 'Medicine' . . April 8, 2019 . April 8, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190409131749/https://people.com/music/jennifer-lopez-shows-off-bare-derriere-medicine-video/ . April 9, 2019 . live .
  5. Web site: Jennifer Lopez talks new single 'Medicine' and more with The Morning Mash Up. Sirius XM Satellite Radio. April 3, 2019. April 6, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190403203036/http://blog.siriusxm.com/jennifer-lopez-debuts-new-single-medicine-on-the-morning-mash-up/. April 3, 2019. live.
  6. Web site: Jennifer López sorprende usando máscara de Di Mondo. 24horas.cl. March 21, 2019. March 22, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190321171435/https://www.24horas.cl/tendencias/espectaculosycultura/jennifer-lopez-sorprende-usando-mascara-de-di-mondo-3182862. March 21, 2019. live.
  7. Web site: Jennifer Lopez Teams Up With French Montana For 'Medicine'. Idolator. Wass. Mike. April 3, 2019. April 6, 2019. May 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515112305/https://www.idolator.com/7739303/jennifer-lopez-french-montana-medicine-review. live.
  8. Web site: Reed . Jacqueline . 'Medicine' To Make You Feel 'Inmortal': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week . . April 10, 2019 . April 10, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190410175933/https://www.npr.org/sections/altlatino/2019/04/10/711501308/medicine-to-make-you-feel-inmortal-our-favorite-latin-songs-this-week . April 10, 2019 . live .
  9. Jennifer Lopez Teases Carnival-Themed Music Video for 'Medicine': Watch. Billboard. Aniftos. Rania. April 5, 2019. April 6, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190406143229/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8505923/jennifer-lopez-teases-music-video-medicine-watch. April 6, 2019. live.
  10. Dance Songs: Top Dance Music Chart. Billboard. 2019-07-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20190715122302/https://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-club-play-songs. July 15, 2019. live.
  11. Web site: Watch a Sneak Peek of Jennifer Lopez's Glamorous Carnival-Themed New 'Medicine' Music Video. People. Tracy. Brianne. April 5, 2019. April 6, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190406025730/https://people.com/music/jennifer-lopez-medicine-music-video-exclusive/. April 6, 2019. live.
  12. Iasimone . Ashley . Jennifer Lopez Releases 'Medicine' Video With French Montana: Watch . . April 8, 2019 . April 7, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190408071537/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8506019/jennifer-lopez-medicine-video-french-montana . April 8, 2019 . live .
  13. Web site: Jennifer Lopez, 49, Works A Stripper Pole In Nothing But A Vest Top & Thong In Wild New 'Medicine' Remix Video. Rubin. Elana. 2019-05-17. Hollywood Life. en. 2019-07-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20190604154152/https://hollywoodlife.com/2019/05/17/jennifer-lopez-stripper-pole-medicine-remix-music-video-watch/. June 4, 2019. live.
  14. Web site: Jennifer Lopez sings 'Medicine' live on the TODAY plaza. TODAY.com. en. 2019-08-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20190808011619/https://www.today.com/video/jennifer-lopez-sings-medicine-live-on-the-today-plaza-58940485547. August 8, 2019. live.
  15. Browning . Justine . The lights go up on Jennifer Lopez's It's My Party tour in triumphant post-blackout concert . . August 24, 2019 . July 16, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190720005934/https://ew.com/music/2019/07/16/jennifer-lopez-its-my-party-post-blackout-concert/ . July 20, 2019 . live .
  16. Web site: Medicine - Single by Jennifer Lopez & French Montana . June 22, 2019 . October 28, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201028162319/https://music.apple.com/us/album/medicine-single/1457546629 . live .
  17. Web site: Medicine (DJ Pack) from HITCO on Beatport . . June 22, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190622023028/https://www.beatport.com/release/medicine-dj-pack/2587808 . June 22, 2019 . live .
  18. Web site: Medicine (Steve Aoki from the Block Remix) - Single by Jennifer Lopez . June 22, 2019 . October 28, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201028121823/https://music.apple.com/us/album/medicine-steve-aoki-from-the-block-remix-single/1463028597 . live .
  19. Web site: Medicine Remixes - Single by Jennifer Lopez . June 22, 2019 . October 27, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201027103713/https://music.apple.com/us/album/medicine-remixes-single/1469033452 . live .
  20. Web site: Try the TIDAL Web Player. 2020-11-11. listen.tidal.com. en. June 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220626005158/https://listen.tidal.com/oldBrowser.html. live.
  21. Web site: The ARIA Report, Week Commencing 15 April 2019, Chart #1519. https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20190416140000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20190417-0000/Issue1519.pdf. dead. 2019-04-16. April 20, 2019. April 20, 2019. Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
  22. Web site: Top 20 Bolivia – Del 15 al 21 de Abril, 2019. Monitor Latino. April 28, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190423131029/http://charts.monitorlatino.com/top20/Print/bolivia/general/20190415. April 23, 2019. live.
  23. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. April 15, 2019. April 12, 2019. https://archive.today/20190623191946/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=4619. June 23, 2019. live.
  24. Jennifer Lopez Chart History. Billboard. July 2, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190707231537/https://www.billboard.com/music/jennifer-lopez. July 7, 2019. live.
  25. Dance Club Songs – Year-End 2019. Billboard. December 7, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191205173308/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2019/dance-club-songs. December 5, 2019. live.
  26. Web site: All Access Future Mainstream Radio Releases. https://web.archive.org/web/20190403125421/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases. April 3, 2019. April 6, 2019.

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