Used to Love (Keke Wyatt song) explained

Used to Love
Cover:KeKe Wyatt Used to Love Single Cover.png
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Type:single
Artist:Keke Wyatt
Album:Soul Sista
Released:August 2001
Recorded:2001
Genre:R&B, soul
Length:4:13
Label:MCA
Producer:Steve 'Stone' Huff
Prev Title:My First Love
Prev Year:2000
Next Title:Nothing in This World
Next Year:2001

"Used to Love" is the first solo single by American R&B singer Keke Wyatt released as the lead single taken from her debut album Soul Sista (2001). The song was released through MCA Records and on August 28, 2001. The song was written and produced by Steve 'Stone' Huff.

It served as the follow-up to Wyatt's duet with Avant, titled "My First Love" (2000). The song failed to make impact on the Billboard Hot 100, however the single peaked at number sixty five on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Critical reception

John Bush from AllMusic described the song in a review of the album stating "Used to Love" rides a nice groove, with heavily synthesized horns and light scratching, while Wyatt vamps over the production."[1]

Music video

The music video was released in 2001. On June 16, 2009, the music video was uploaded to Wyatt's Vevo channel.[2]

Chart performance

The song peaked at number 65 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart on August 18, 2001, and spent three weeks on the chart respectively.

Track listings and formats

US vinyl single[3]

  1. "Used to Love" (Main Version) – 4:12
  2. "Used to Love" (Instrumental) – 4:12
  3. "Used to Love" (Radio Edit) – 3:53
  4. "Used to Love" (Acappella) – 4:46

US CD single[4]

  1. "Used to Love" (Radio Edit) – 3:53
  2. "Used to Love" (Instrumental) – 4:12

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bush. John. Soul Sista - Keke Wyatt Songs, Reviews, Credits AllMusic. AllMusic. 25 October 2016.
  2. Web site: KeKe Wyatt - Used To Love. YouTube. 16 June 2009. 25 October 2016.
  3. Web site: Keke Wyatt - Used to Love at Discogs. Discogs. 25 October 2016.
  4. Web site: Keke Wyatt - Used to Love (CD) at Discogs. Discogs. 25 October 2016.