I Love You Hoe
| "I Love You Hoe" | |
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| Song by Odetari and 9lives | |
| from the EP 3x3 and the album Door To Dusk | |
| Released | July 12, 2023 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 2:07 |
| Producer | 9lives |
| Remix cover | |
| Audio sample | |
Odetari – "I Love You Hoe"
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| Music video | |
| "I Love You Hoe" on YouTube | |
"I Love You Hoe" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper Odetari and New Zealand record producer 9lives as the second single from the former's extended play (EP) Door to Dusk (2023). The song peaked at number eighteen on the New Zealand Hot Singles chart for a whole week, first charting on August 18, 2023. While on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, it had peaked at the top three.
"I Love You Hoe" is a hyperpop song that blends elements of sigilkore, electropop, and EDM. Its sonic palette includes synthesizers, emo melodies, a medium tempo. Lyrically, the song delves into a deep affection of love and devotion towards a significant other. Despite its potential title and explicit lyrics, the song focuses on the depth and emotion and connection rather than objectification. The music video for the song would be released a few months later.
Background and release
"I Love You Hoe" was released on July 12, 2023, as the introductory track from Odetari and 9lives' collaborative EP 3x3 (2023),[4] and the former's EP Door To Dusk (2023). It peaked at top three,[5] and received a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[6] The song later got a remix featuring Trippie Redd.[7] The lyrics were written and performed by Odetari, while the production was handled by 9lives.[8] The song has traces of hyperpop[1] and sigilkore.[2][3]
Critical reception
Laura McInnes of Sniffers described that Trippie Redd added to the glamour of the original track, "fusing his emo rap with the jersey club elements."[7]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications and sales
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[14] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[15] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ a b "9lives Leads Rolling Stone House's Final Night at SXSW Sydney". Rolling Stone Australia. October 9, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ a b James, Jesse (July 15, 2024). "9lives Teams Up with Lancey Foux for "ABU DHABI"". stupidDOPE. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ a b Medithi, Vivian (November 22, 2024). "Rap Blog: prettifun and 9lives waltz through a ticker-tape parade on Man of the Year". The FADER. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (December 1, 2023). "Kobalt Signs Producer 9lives to Global Deal". The Music Network. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ Bain, Katie (January 8, 2024). "Are Odetari & 6arelyhuman the Future of Dance Music?". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ Downs, Sarah (February 27, 2025). "9lives Drops Dark Fantasy-Inspired Video for 'UP FREESTYLE'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ a b McInnes, Laura (October 4, 2023). "Aotearoa's 9lives and Odetari tap Trippie Redd for 'I Love You Hoe' remix". Sniffers. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ Lochrie, Conor (October 15, 2024). "9lives: Why New Zealand Producer Is the Future of Music". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 18, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of September 9, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs: Week of September 2, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Odetari – I Love You Hoe" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Odetari – I Love You Hoe". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 8, 2024.