Sending My Love Explained

Sending My Love
Cover:ZhanéSendingMyLoveSingle.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Zhané
Album:Pronounced Jah-Nay
Released:May 23, 1994
Recorded:1993
Genre:R&B
Length:3:41
Label:Motown
Producer:Naughty by Nature
Prev Title:Groove Thang
Prev Year:1994
Next Title:Vibe
Next Year:1994

"Sending My Love" is a song by American R&B group Zhané recorded for their debut album, Pronounced Jah-Nay (1994). It was released as the album's third single on May 23, 1994. The remixes can be viewed on YouTube.

In November 2020, American duo Chloe x Halle covered the song as an exclusive Spotify release.[1]

Release and reception

Jose F. Promis at AllMusic called "Sending My Love" a "glorious, elegant, and sleek" song.[2] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "This infectious third single, produced by Naughty By Nature, proves that the duo is likely to be around a while. Here the twosome offers more of its fine- tuned, trademark blend of subtle groove textures, smooth vocals, and sweet harmonies. It's a winning formula pronounced, simply, "hit"."[3] Bill Speed and John Martinucci from the Gavin Report commented, "Yes! Yes! Yes! This is THE jam. (...) With "Sending My Love", Zhane delivers another radio-friendly groove thang."[4] Ralph Tee from Music Weeks RM Dance Update deemed it "a light chirpy tune with floating vocals and keyboards together with a chunky two-step bassline." He added, "Not as instant as the last couple of singles, and without a familiar breakbeat to help it along, this is unlikely to be the track that sets them up for the big time but it's still this week's most firing import. Best stick one away as this is exactly the sort of tune that comes back around just when you can't get it anymore."[5]

Music video

The song's accompanying music video was directed by American film director, producer and actor Antoine Fuqua.[6] The Song Was Almost To Be Feature On The Four Weddings And Funeral Soundtrack.

Track listings

  1. "Sending My Love" (Sticky Stamp Mix) - 3:57
  2. "Sending My Love" (OG Bass Edit) - 3:43
  3. "Sending My Love" (S.I.D.'s Mix) - 4:23
  4. "Sending My Love" (Al's Mix) - 6:05
  5. "Sending My Love" (LP Version) - 3:42
  1. "Sending My Love" (Sticky Stamp Mix) - 3:57
  2. "Sending My Love" (OG Bass Edit) - 3:43
  3. "Sending My Love" (S.I.D.'s Mix) - 4:23
  4. "Sending My Love" (Al's Edit) - 4:15
  5. "Sending My Love" (Acapella) - 3:01
  6. "Sending My Love" (LP Version) - 3:42
  7. "Sending My Love" (Al's Mix) - 6:05
  8. "Sending My Love" (Lovestrumental) - 3:56
  9. "Sending My Love" (Sunra Hip Hop Edit) - 4:00

Personnel

Information taken from Discogs.[7] [8]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1994)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 40
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 5
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] 26

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Strauss. Matthew. November 20, 2020. Chloe x Halle Cover Zhané's "Sending My Love": Listen. February 26, 2021. Pitchfork.
  2. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r199906|pure_url=yes}} AllMusic (((Pronounced Jah-Nay > Review)))]. AllMusic. May 22, 2010.
  3. Larry . Flick . Single Reviews . . May 14, 1994 . 71 . March 18, 2021 . Larry Flick.
  4. Bill. Speed. John. Martinucci. Gavin Urban — New Releases. Gavin Report. May 6, 1994. March 17, 2022.
  5. Ralph . Tee . Hot Vinyl . Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert) . May 14, 1994 . 6 . April 17, 2021.
  6. Web site: How Naughty By Nature Played a Key Role in the Success of Zhane's 'Sending My Love'. Ducreay. Safra. The Boombox. July 25, 2018. August 19, 2021.
  7. Web site: Zhané - Sending My Love (12") at Discogs. Discogs. May 22, 2010.
  8. Web site: Zhané - Sending My Love (12", Promo) at Discogs. Discogs. May 22, 2010.
  9. Web site: Zhane, HSI. Billboard. May 2, 2021. subscription.
  10. Web site: Zhane, BSI. Billboard. May 2, 2021. subscription.
  11. Web site: Zhane, TFC. Billboard. May 2, 2021. subscription.
  12. Web site: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1994. Billboard. May 2, 2021.