Got 2 Luv U

"Got 2 Luv U" is the first single from Jamaican recording artist Sean Paul's fifth studio album Tomahawk Technique. The song features vocals from American singer Alexis Jordan. It was released on 19 July 2011 by Atlantic Records. The song was featured in 2012 film Magic Mike.^[2]

"Got 2 Luv U"
Single by Sean Paul featuring Alexis Jordan
from the album Tomahawk Technique
Released	19 July 2011
Recorded	2011
Genre	Electropop R&B^[1]
Length	3:16
Label	Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Sean Paul Henriques Ryan Tedder Mikkel S. Eriksen Tor Erik Hermansen
Producer(s)	Stargate
Sean Paul singles chronology
"Do You Remember" (2009) "Got 2 Luv U" (2011) "She Doesn't Mind" (2011)
Alexis Jordan singles chronology
"Hush Hush" (2011) "Got 2 Luv U" (2011) "Acid Rain" (2013)
Music video
"Got 2 Luv U" (Official) on YouTube

Song information

Sean Paul co-wrote the song with OneRepublic lead singer Ryan Tedder and Norwegian production duo Stargate. Production was also handled by Stargate.^[3][4] Tedder originally wrote and recorded the song as a break-up song called "Not To Love You" (uploads of this version can be found on YouTube). However, when it was given to Sean Paul and Alexis Jordan, the song was changed into a love song. The "N" in "Not" was changed to a "G" to make the word "Got", thus creating its current title. Also, Paul wrote and recorded two new verses to replace Tedder's original first two verses, while Jordan sings Tedder's original chorus and third verse with different lyrics.

Music video

The video was filmed on 29 August 2011 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas and the Vanity Nightclub that is under the same ownership as the Hard Rock Cafe hotel. The music video was uploaded to YouTube on 15 September 2011 at a total length of three minutes and thirty-four seconds. It was directed by Ben Mor.^[5][6] As of January 2024, the music video has over 500 million views.

Track listing

• Digital download^[7]

1. "Got 2 Luv U" – 3:16

• German CD single^[8]

1. "Got 2 Luv U" – 3:16
2. "Ready Fi Dis" (bonus track) – 2:44

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2011) Peak position Australia (ARIA)^[9] 26 Australia (ARIA Urban)^[10] 1 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)^[11] 7 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)^[12] 13 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)^[13] 4 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[14] 69 Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)^[15] 2 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)^[16] 12 France (SNEP)^[17] 4 Germany (Official German Charts)^[18] 3 Ireland (IRMA)^[19] 43 Italy (FIMI)^[20] 94 Luxembourg (Billboard)^[21] 3 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[22] 6 Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[23] 9 Norway (VG-lista)^[24] 8 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)^[25] 2 Poland (Dance Top 50)^[26] 2 Romania (Romania TV Airplay)^[27] 1 Scotland (OCC)^[28] 2 Spain (PROMUSICAE)^[29] 8 Spain (Airplay Chart)^[30] 2 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[31] 1 UK Singles (OCC)^[32] 11 US Billboard Hot 100^[33] 84 US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard) 2 US Rap Songs (Billboard)^[34] 20 US Latin Pop Songs (Billboard)^[35] 39 US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[36] 18 Venezuela Pop Rock General (Record Report)^[37] 1 Chart (2012) Peak position Spanish Airplay Chart (Promusicae)^[38] 1

Year-end charts Chart (2011) Position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)^[39] 53 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)^[40] 79 Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)^[41] 87 France (SNEP)^[42] 5 Germany (Official German Charts)^[43] 30 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[44] 20 Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[45] 45 Poland Dance (ZPAV)^[46] 8 Romania (Romanian Top 100)^[47] 50 Spain (PROMUSICAE)^[48] 49 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[49] 19 UK Singles (OCC)^[50] 171 Chart (2012) Position Poland (ZPAV)^[51] 4 Spain (PROMUSICAE)^[52] 41

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[53]	Platinum	70,000^^
Austria (IFPI Austria)^[54]	Gold	15,000^*
Canada (Music Canada)^[55]	Gold	40,000^‡
Germany (BVMI)^[56]	Platinum	300,000^^
Spain (PROMUSICAE)^[57]	Gold	20,000^*
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)^[58]	Platinum	30,000^^
United Kingdom (BPI)^[59]	Gold	400,000^‡
^* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. ^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
Worldwide	19 July 2011^[60]	Digital download	Atlantic Records
Germany	16 September 2011^[61]	CD single

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External links

• "Got 2 Luv U" (Official) on YouTube