What's Love

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"What's Love"
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Single by Shaggy featuring Akon
from the album Intoxication
B-side "Feel the Rush" (Extended Mix)
ReleasedNovember 14, 2008
Recorded2007
Length3:06
Label VP Records
Songwriter(s) O. Burrell, A. Thiam
Producer(s) A. Thiam
Shaggy singles chronology
"Bonafide Girl"
(2008)
"What's Love"
(2008)
"Feel The Rush"
(2008)
Akon singles chronology
"Body on Me"
(2008)
"What's Love"
(2008)
"Beautiful"
(2008)

"What's Love" is the third and final single from rapper Shaggy's seventh studio album, Intoxication . The song features guest vocals from Akon. The song was released on November 14, 2008. A French version of the song was recorded, featuring vocals from Lord Kossity. It was released in France in September 2008. The video for the song was directed by Hype Williams.[ citation needed ]

Contents

Reception

AllMusic stated that in his crossover songs, like this one, "Shaggy is more discerning than ever and makes sure the radio-friendly material is right in line with his skill set."[ citation needed ]

Track listing

CD Single [1]
  1. "What's Love" (Original Album Edit) – 3:08
  2. "What's Love" (New Radio Edit) - 3:08
  3. "What's Love" (Extended Version) – 4:03
  1. "What's Love" (Big Room Mix) – 6:33
  2. "Feel The Rush" (Extended Mix) - 5:00
  3. "What's Love" (Video - New Radio Edit Version) - 3:08
French CD Single
  1. "What's Love" (Remix Feat. Lord Kossity) – 2:54
  2. "What's Love" (Extended Remix Feat. Lord Kossity) – 3:52

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2008)Peak
position
Germany (Official German Charts) [2] 52

Year-end charts

Chart (2009)Position
Hungarian Singles Chart [3] 170

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