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Use Your Heart

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"Use Your Heart"
Single by SWV
from the album New Beginning
ReleasedJuly 23, 1996 (1996-07-23)
Recorded1995
GenreR&B
Length4:50
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)The Neptunes
SWV singles chronology
"You're the One"
(1996)
"Use Your Heart"
(1996)
"It's All About U"
(1996)

"Use Your Heart" is a song by American R&B trio SWV, released on July 23, 1996 as the second single from their album, New Beginning (1996).[1] Written by Chad Hugo & Pharrell Williams, and produced by The Neptunes, the song contains a sample of "If It Don't Turn You On (You Oughta Leave It Alone)", performed by B.T. Express, and became the first song produced by the duo to chart.

Music video

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The video for "Use Your Heart" was directed by Michael Martin.

Critical reception

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Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as an "sumtuous old-school soul swinger that will have listeners lost in memories of their favorite '70s moments." He added, "These sisters now have the chops to support their bid to become R&B's leading female vocal group. They kick it lovely while Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo surround their plush harmonies with fluttering horns and even-handed funk guitar licks. Yummy stuff that belongs at the top of every urban playlist."[2]

Samples and references in other media

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In 2024, American rapper Kendrick Lamar sampled the song on his track "Heart Pt. 6" from his 6th studio album GNX.

Track listing

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  • Maxi-single
  1. "Use Your Heart" (LP Version)
  2. "Use Your Heart" (Edit)
  3. "Use Your Heart" (CDS Version)
  4. "Use Your Heart" feat. Grampa & Boneyman (Rappers Delight Remix)
  5. "Use Your Heart" (Acapella)
  6. "Use Your Heart" (Instrumental)

Charts

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Charts (1996) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[3] 22
US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[4] 48
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] 6
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[6] 19

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States July 23, 1996 RCA [1]
July 28, 1996 Cassette, CD single [7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Selected New Releases: Adds July 23" (PDF). Radio & Records: 44, 50. July 19, 1996.
  2. ^ Flick, Larry (July 27, 1996). "Reviews & Previews: Singles" (PDF). Billboard. p. 86. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  3. ^ "SWV Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  4. ^ "SWV Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  5. ^ "SWV Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  6. ^ "SWV Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  7. ^ Amazon.com: Use Your Heart: SWV: Music Amazon.com, Inc. Retrieved January 18, 2011.