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One Love (David Guetta album)
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| Released | 24 August 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2008–2009 | |||
| Genre | EDM | |||
| Length | 55:18 | |||
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One Love is the fourth studio album by French DJ David Guetta, first released in the United Kingdom on 24 August 2009 through Virgin Records. Guetta's first major international release, the album received generally favourable reviews from music critics,[1] and was a commercial success, selling over 3 million copies globally.[2] It spawned a total of six worldwide hit singles throughout 2009 and 2010, most notably "When Love Takes Over", featuring American recording artist Kelly Rowland, "Sexy Bitch", featuring Senegalese-American R&B singer Akon, and "Who's That Chick?", featuring Barbadian recording artist Rihanna and "One Love", featuring British recording artist Estelle. One Love is also Guetta's last studio album to feature his long-time collaborator, Chris Willis, on vocals. Since the album's initial release, it has since been reissued several times to include previously unreleased tracks and other bonus material.
The album received a nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album at the 52nd Grammy Awards. The album's lead single, "When Love Takes Over" was nominated in the categories of Best Dance Recording and Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical, and won the latter.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 66/100[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Digital Spy | |
| Entertainment Weekly | B[6] |
| The Guardian | |
| Los Angeles Times | |
| musicOMH | |
| Now | |
| PopMatters | 6/10[11] |
| Q | |
| The Times | |
One Love received generally favourable reviews from most music critics. According to Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 66, based on ten reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews".[1] Entertainment website Digital Spy gave the album a very positive review and awarded it four out of five stars.[5] The Los Angeles Times gave the album 3/4, saying "Guetta is at his best (and his most commercial) when he's equipped with a melody as chewy as his beats."[8] Ginger Clemens of Billboard called it an effortless integration of catchy dance beats with expressive vocals, turning out Top 40-friendly songs while remaining true to dance club culture.[14] David Jeffries of AllMusic wrote that "even if everything seems built for the 12" format and then landed on an album anyway, Guetta's fans get all the well-done house music they desire, and then some."[4] Michael Hubbard of musicOMH felt that Guetta "can doubtless get a party started every bit as effectively as either of those two [Paul van Dyk and Diplo] but, on this record at least, in dance terms he finds himself rather falling between two stools as he enlarges the walls of his big tent."[9] Caroline Sullivan of The Guardian gave One Love 3 out of 5 stars, calling many of the songs enjoyable while favouring "Estelle's tender performance of the title track" and mentioning that "It feels like a series of tracks rather than a fully realised long-player."[7] Now called One Love "surprisingly deep".[10] Observer Music Monthly called it "the sound of the summer! If summer for you means a fake tan and drinking WKD for a week in the Med with the likes of Kelly Rowland and Will.i.am popping up as guests with your fave."
Singles
[edit]"When Love Takes Over" was released as the first single and featured Kelly Rowland. The song was a worldwide hit and peaked at number one in the UK and won the Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical Grammy Award, selling over 5.5 million copies worldwide.[15][16] "Sexy Bitch" was the second single from the album and featured Akon. The song has become a worldwide hit, reaching the top spot on thirteen different charts. It peaked at number one in the UK as well as many other countries. "I Wanna Go Crazy" was the album's only promotional single, released on 24 August 2009. "One Love" was released as the third worldwide single from the album and featured Estelle. It topped the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. "Memories" was released as the fourth single on 15 March 2010 and features Kid Cudi. The song peaked at number one in Belgium, Czech Republic and Netherlands.
The extended version of the song "How Soon Is Now" (with Sebastian Ingrosso and Dirty South, featuring Julie McKnight) was a single released exclusively on Beatport on 12 August 2009 through Guetta's own label, F*** Me I'm Famous Records (a subdivision of Gum Productions).[17][18] The song has reached number 52 on the Swedish charts.[19]
"Gettin' Over You", is the lead single from One More Love with vocals of Chris Willis, Fergie and LMFAO. It topped the charts in the United Kingdom and France.
"Who's That Chick?" is the second single from One More Love. It features Rihanna.[20] The song's music video was used as part of a promotional ad campaign for Doritos. Two music videos were created, a day and a night one. They were released on 22 November 2010.
Track listing
[edit]- All songs written and produced by David Guetta. Additional producers and lyricists listed.
One Love
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "When Love Takes Over" (featuring Kelly Rowland) | Frédéric Riesterer | 3:11 | |
| 2. | "Gettin' Over" (featuring Chris Willis) |
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| 3:01 |
| 3. | "Sexy Bitch" (featuring Akon) |
|
| 3:16 |
| 4. | "Memories" (featuring Kid Cudi) |
| Riesterer | 3:30 |
| 5. | "On the Dancefloor" (featuring will.i.am & apl.de.ap) |
|
| 3:45 |
| 6. | "It's the Way You Love Me" (featuring Kelly Rowland) |
| Riesterer | 4:13 |
| 7. | "Missing You" (featuring Novel) |
|
| 3:05 |
| 8. | "Choose" (featuring Ne-Yo & Kelly Rowland) |
| Riesterer | 3:57 |
| 9. | "How Soon Is Now" (with Sebastian Ingrosso & Dirty South featuring Julie McKnight) |
|
| 4:10 |
| 10. | "I Gotta Feeling" (FMIF Remix Edit) (by The Black Eyed Peas) | Riesterer | 3:52 | |
| 11. | "One Love" (featuring Estelle) |
|
| 4:01 |
| 12. | "I Wanna Go Crazy" (featuring will.i.am) | Adams |
| 3:24 |
| 13. | "Sound of Letting Go" (with Tocadisco featuring Chris Willis) |
| Tocadisco | 3:45 |
| 14. | "Toyfriend" (with Afrojack featuring Wynter Gordon) | 3:17 | ||
| 15. | "If We Ever" (featuring Makeba) |
|
| 4:40 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16. | "Sexy Chick" (featuring Akon) |
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|
| 3:15 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16. | "Gettin' Over You" (with Chris Willis featuring Fergie and LMFAO) |
|
|
| 3:08 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16. | "I Need You Now" (with Laidback Luke featuring Samantha Jade) | Samantha Jade | Laidback Luke | Laidback Luke | 3:36 |
| 17. | "It's Your Life" (featuring Chris Willis) |
|
| 3:44 |
| No. | Title | Music | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16. | "Montenegro" |
|
| 5:58 |
| 17. | "Grrrr" |
|
| 7:29 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 16. | "When Love Takes Over" (Laidback Luke Remix) | 6:06 |
| 17. | "Sexy Bitch" (Chuckie & Lil Jon Remix) | 5:58 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "When Love Takes Over" (Electro Extended Version) (featuring Kelly Rowland) | 4:24 |
| 2. | "Sexy Bitch" (Club Version) (featuring Akon) | 3:43 |
| 3. | "Memories" (One Love Mix) (featuring Kid Cudi) | 4:42 |
| 4. | "I Wanna Go Crazy" (Extended Version) (featuring will.i.am) | 4:55 |
| 5. | "I Gotta Feeling" (One Love Mix) (by The Black Eyed Peas) | 4:19 |
| 6. | "Choose" (One Love Mix) (featuring Ne-Yo & Kelly Rowland) | 3:17 |
| 7. | "On the Dancefloor" (Extended Version) (featuring will.i.am & apl.de.ap) | 4:16 |
| 8. | "Missing You" (Club Version) (featuring Novel) | 4:59 |
| 9. | "Gettin' Over" (Club Version) (featuring Chris Willis) | 3:31 |
| 10. | "It's the Way You Love Me" (Final Mix) (featuring Kelly Rowland) | 4:12 |
| 11. | "One Love" (Extended Version) (featuring Estelle) | 4:42 |
| 12. | "It's Your Life" (One Love Mix) (featuring Chris Willis) | 3:53 |
| 13. | "Sound of Letting Go" (One Love Mix) (with Tocadisco featuring Chris Willis) | 3:13 |
| 14. | "I Need You Now" (One Love Mix) (with Laidback Luke featuring Samantha Jade) | 3:14 |
| 15. | "How Soon Is Now" (One Love Mix) (with Sebastian Ingrosso & Dirty South featuring Julie McKnight) | 5:59 |
| 16. | "Toyfriend" (One Love Mix) (with Afrojack featuring Wynter Gordon) | 2:52 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "When Love Takes Over" (Extended Version) (featuring Kelly Rowland) |
|
| 7:48 | |
| 2. | "Gettin' Over" (Extended Version) (featuring Chris Willis) | Chris Willis |
|
| 5:56 |
| 3. | "Sexy Bitch" (Extended Version) (featuring Akon) |
|
|
| 5:13 |
| 4. | "Memories" (Extended Version) (featuring Kid Cudi) | Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi |
|
| 5:20 |
| 5. | "On the Dancefloor" (Extended Version) (featuring will.i.am and apl.de.ap) |
|
| 5:12 | |
| 6. | "It's the Way You Love Me" (Extended Version) (featuring Kelly Rowland) |
|
|
| 6:55 |
| 7. | "Missing You" (Extended Version) (featuring Novel) | Alonzo Novel Stephenson |
|
| 6:18 |
| 8. | "How Soon Is Now" (Extended Version) (with Sebastian Ingrosso and Dirty South featuring Julie McKnight) | Jayson Séalee |
|
| 7:05 |
| 9. | "One Love" (Extended Version) (featuring Estelle) | Estelle Swaray |
|
| 6:48 |
| 10. | "I Wanna Go Crazy" (Extended Version) (featuring will.i.am) | William Adams |
|
| 6:40 |
| 11. | "Sound of Letting Go" (Extended Version) (with Tocadisco featuring Chris Willis) |
|
|
| 5:24 |
| 12. | "Toyfriend" (Instrumental) (with Afrojack featuring Wynter Gordon) |
|
| 3:17 | |
| 13. | "I Need You Now" (Extended Version) (with Laidback Luke featuring Samantha Jade) | Samantha Jade |
|
| 6:26 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Montenegro" |
|
| 5:58 | |
| 2. | "Grrrr" |
|
| 7:29 | |
| 3. | "It's Your Life" (featuring Chris Willis) |
|
| 3:44 | |
| 4. | "When Love Takes Over" (Laidback Luke Remix) | 6:06 | |||
| 5. | "When Love Takes Over" (Norman Doray & Arno Cost Remix) (Edit) | 7:12 | |||
| 6. | "When Love Takes Over" (Albin Myers Remix) | 8:27 | |||
| 7. | "When Love Takes Over" (Abel Ramos Paris With Love Mix) | 8:12 | |||
| 8. | "Sexy Bitch" (Chuckie & Lil Jon Remix) | 5:58 | |||
| 9. | "Sexy Bitch" (Abel Ramos Atlanta With Love Mix) | 7:15 | |||
| 10. | "Sexy Bitch" (Koen Groeneveld Remix) | 7:16 | |||
| 11. | "Sexy Bitch" (DJ Footloose Remix) | 5:44 | |||
| 12. | "Sexy Bitch" (Afrojack Remix) | 4:34 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "One Love: The Documentary" | 14:09 |
| 2. | "When Love Takes Over" (Video) | 3:12 |
| 3. | "When Love Takes Over" (Behind The Scenes) | 6:24 |
| 4. | "Sexy Chick" (Video) | 3:18 |
| 5. | "Sexy Chick" (Alternate Clip 1) | 3:18 |
| 6. | "Sexy Chick" (Alternate Clip 2) | 3:18 |
| 7. | "Sexy Chick" (Alternate Clip 3) | 3:18 |
| 8. | "Sexy Chick" (Alternate Clip 4) | 3:18 |
| 9. | "Sexy Chick" (Alternate Clip 5) | 3:18 |
| 10. | "Sexy Chick" (Behind The Scenes) | 7:12 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sexy Bitch" (featuring Akon) |
|
| 3:15 | |
| 2. | "Gettin' Over You" (with Chris Willis featuring Fergie and LMFAO) |
|
| 3:08 | |
| 3. | "Memories" (featuring Kid Cudi) |
| Riesterer | 3:30 | |
| 4. | "On the Dancefloor" (featuring will.i.am & apl.de.ap) |
|
| 3:45 | |
| 5. | "When Love Takes Over" (featuring Kelly Rowland) | Frédéric Riesterer | 3:12 | ||
| 6. | "Choose" (featuring Ne-Yo & Kelly Rowland) |
| Riesterer | 3:57 | |
| 7. | "Revolver" (One Love Remix) (vs. Madonna featuring Lil Wayne) | Riesterer | 4:24 | ||
| 8. | "Missing You" (featuring Novel) |
|
| 3:07 | |
| 9. | "One Love" (featuring Estelle) |
|
| 4:01 | |
| 10. | "It's the Way You Love Me" (featuring Kelly Rowland) |
| Riesterer | 4:10 | |
| 11. | "Love Is Gone" (Fred Riesterer & Joachim Garraud Remix Radio Edit) | Chris Willis |
| 4:09 | |
| 12. | "Acapella" (by Kelis) |
| Riesterer | 5:11 | |
| 13. | "I Gotta Feeling" (FMIF Remix Edit) (by The Black Eyed Peas) |
| Riesterer | 3:54 | |
| 14. | "Sound of Letting Go" (with Tocadisco featuring Chris Willis) |
| Tocadisco | 3:46 | |
| 15. | "I Wanna Go Crazy" (featuring will.i.am) | Adams |
|
| 3:24 |
One More Love
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "When Love Takes Over" (featuring Kelly Rowland) |
|
| 3:11 | |
| 2. | "Gettin' Over" (featuring Chris Willis) | Chris Willis |
|
| 3:02 |
| 3. | "Sexy Bitch" (featuring Akon) |
|
|
| 3:16 |
| 4. | "Memories" (featuring Kid Cudi) | Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi |
|
| 3:30 |
| 5. | "On the Dancefloor" (featuring will.i.am & apl.de.ap) |
|
| 3:46 | |
| 6. | "It's the Way You Love Me" (featuring Kelly Rowland) |
|
|
| 4:13 |
| 7. | "Missing You" (featuring Novel) | Alonzo Novel Stephenson |
|
| 3:08 |
| 8. | "Choose" (featuring Ne-Yo & Kelly Rowland) | Shaffer Smith |
|
| 3:58 |
| 9. | "How Soon Is Now" (with Sebastian Ingrosso & Dirty South featuring Julie McKnight) | Jayson Séalee |
|
| 4:10 |
| 10. | "I Gotta Feeling" (FMIF Remix Edit) (by The Black Eyed Peas) |
|
|
| 3:53 |
| 11. | "One Love" (featuring Estelle) | Estelle Swaray |
|
| 4:00 |
| 12. | "I Wanna Go Crazy" (featuring will.i.am) | William Adams |
|
| 3:24 |
| 13. | "Sound of Letting Go" (with Tocadisco featuring Chris Willis) |
|
|
| 3:46 |
| 14. | "Toyfriend" (with Afrojack featuring Wynter Gordon) |
|
| 3:17 | |
| 15. | "If We Ever" (featuring Makeba) | Makeba Riddick |
|
| 4:43 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 16. | "Who's That Chick?" (featuring Rihanna) | 3:19 |
| 17. | "Gettin' Over You" (with Chris Willis featuring Fergie & LMFAO) | 3:08 |
| 18. | "Revolver" (One Love Remix) (vs. Madonna featuring Lil Wayne) | 3:19 |
| 19. | "Commander" (Kelly Rowland featuring David Guetta) | 3:41 |
| 20. | "Acapella" (by Kelis) | 5:11 |
| 21. | "Missing You" (New Version) (featuring Novel) | 3:05 |
| 22. | "Louder than Words" (with Afrojack featuring Niles Mason) | 3:06 |
| 23. | "Freak" (by Estelle featuring Kardinal Offishall) | 3:45 |
| 24. | "Sexy Bitch" (featuring Akon) (Chuckie & Lil Jon Remix) | 3:32 |
| 25. | "Grrrr" | 7:30 |
| 26. | "Love Don't Let Me Go (Walking Away)" (UK Radio Edit) (vs. The Egg) | 3:11 |
| 27. | "The World Is Mine" (featuring JD Davis) | 3:40 |
| 28. | "Love Is Gone" (Original Mix) (with Chris Willis) | 3:06 |
Charts
[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Certifications and sales
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[88] | 2× Platinum | 140,000^ |
| Austria (IFPI Austria)[89] | 2× Platinum | 40,000* |
| Belgium (BRMA)[90] | 2× Platinum | 60,000* |
| Canada (Music Canada)[91] | 2× Platinum | 160,000^ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[92] reissue - One More Love |
Platinum | 20,000‡ |
| France (SNEP)[93] | Diamond | 500,000* |
| GCC (IFPI Middle East)[94] | Platinum | 6,000* |
| Germany (BVMI)[95] | 5× Gold | 500,000^ |
| Hungary (MAHASZ)[96] | Platinum | 6,000^ |
| Ireland (IRMA)[97] | Gold | 7,500^ |
| Italy (FIMI)[98] | Platinum | 70,000* |
| Mexico (AMPROFON)[99] | Platinum | 60,000^ |
| Netherlands (NVPI)[100] | Platinum | 50,000^ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[101] | Gold | 7,500^ |
| Portugal (AFP)[102] | Platinum | 7,000‡ |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[103] | Platinum | 80,000^ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[104] | 2× Platinum | 60,000^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[105] | 3× Platinum | 900,000‡ |
| Summaries | ||
| Europe (IFPI)[106] | Platinum | 1,000,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
[edit]Standard edition
| Region | Date | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom[107] | 24 August 2009 | Positiva | |
| Japan[108] | EMI/SoundTown | ||
| United States[109] | 25 August 2009 | Astralwerks | |
| Various | 5 April 2019 | Parlophone | LP |
One More Love
| Region | Date | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany[110] | 26 November 2010 | EMI |
|
| United Kingdom[111] | 29 November 2010 | Positiva | |
| United States[112] | 25 January 2011 | Astralwerks | |
| Japan[113] | 26 January 2011 | EMI/SoundTown |
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[edit]One Love (David Guetta album)
View on GrokipediaBackground and Production
Development
Following the commercial success of his third studio album Pop Life in 2007, David Guetta released One Love in 2009 through Virgin Records. The album blends house elements with R&B and pop vocals.[11] Songwriting efforts centered on motifs of love and unity, involving collaborative demo creation in Paris-based studios to establish the album's optimistic, anthemic tone.[11] A deluxe reissue titled One More Love was released in 2010, incorporating additional tracks and remixes.[12]Recording and Production Team
The recording sessions for David Guetta's album One Love took place primarily between 2008 and 2009, with the majority of work occurring in Paris at studios associated with Guetta's production company, Gum Productions (Gum Prod), including Square Prod. Additional sessions were held in Los Angeles to accommodate collaborations, while some mixing occurred at Metropolis Studios in London and Super Sonic Scale Studio in Paris. These locations facilitated a collaborative environment that blended European and American influences during the album's creation.[1][13] David Guetta served as the lead producer on all tracks, overseeing the project's direction and instrumental arrangements. Key co-producers included Frédéric Riesterer, who contributed to multiple tracks such as "When Love Takes Over," "Baby When the Light," and "Sexy Bitch," often handling co-writing and programming duties alongside Guetta. Jean-Claude Sindres and Sandy Vee formed another core duo, co-producing songs like "One Love," "On the Dancefloor," and "Gettin' Over," where they focused on beat construction and additional instrumentation. Engineers like Véronique Ferraro handled mixing for select tracks at Super Sonic Scale Studio, with mastering completed at facilities such as Elektra Mastering. This team structure allowed for efficient division of labor, with Guetta's vision integrated through iterative sessions across the international sites.[1][13] Technical production emphasized electronic elements suited to the dance-pop genre, utilizing synthesizers like the Roland Juno 106 for bass lines. Drum machines and programming, often executed within Logic Pro software, provided the rhythmic foundation, with beats built from layered samples and synthesized percussion to drive the high-energy tracks. Vocal processing involved clean recordings followed by effects such as reverb and compression to integrate guest performances seamlessly into the electronic mixes, though specifics varied by track— for instance, Kelly Rowland's vocals on "When Love Takes Over" were captured post-instrumental development and enhanced for club-ready clarity. These choices contributed to the album's polished, anthemic sound.[13][1] One notable challenge was coordinating international vocalists remotely or across time zones, as seen with Kelly Rowland, who approached Guetta after a performance in Cannes, leading to her recording parts remotely for the Paris team. Production was further complicated by Frédéric Riesterer's diagnosis with kidney cancer during the sessions. Sessions in Los Angeles included work on tracks like "Memories" with Kid Cudi. These hurdles underscored the album's collaborative resilience.[13][14]Musical Style and Content
Composition
One Love is characterized by a blend of house, electro, and dance-pop genres, incorporating influences from R&B and hip-hop to create energetic, club-oriented tracks.[8] The album's sound emphasizes a synthesis of electronic dance music with urban elements, resulting in radio-friendly compositions that maintain a strong connection to dancefloor culture.[15] This stylistic approach positions the record as a pivotal work in electro house and dance-pop, with rhythmic, party-driven descriptors highlighting its upbeat and repetitive nature.[16] The tracks generally follow a conventional EDM structure, featuring four-on-the-floor beats that drive the momentum, alongside synth hooks and progressive build-ups leading to explosive drops. Most songs average 3 to 4 minutes in length, allowing for concise yet impactful arrangements that prioritize hooks and transitions suitable for both radio play and DJ sets.[17] Variations in tempo and intensity occur across the album, with some cuts adopting euphoric, melodic progressions while others lean into darker, up-tempo pulses, all unified by insistent bass drum rhythms.[17] Instrumentation centers on prominent basslines and electronic effects that define Guetta's production signature, including swirling synth stabs, siren-like sounds, and sparse electronics layered over piano hooks and occasional strings.[17] House piano elements and interstellar bleeps add textural depth, often supporting vocal-forward arrangements without overpowering them.[15] Different editions of the album introduce variations, particularly in the 2010 One More Love release, which appends club mixes and extended versions of select tracks alongside new material, enhancing its appeal for DJ use with longer builds and remixed drops.[18] The standard edition focuses on the core 14 tracks, while deluxe and XXL versions expand with full-length edits, providing more instrumental flexibility for club environments.[12]Collaborations
The album One Love prominently features a diverse array of guest artists who provided vocals, rap verses, and lyrical contributions across its tracks, drawing on Guetta's expanding international network to blend electronic dance music with pop, R&B, and hip-hop influences. Key collaborators include Kelly Rowland, who delivers lead vocals on the opening track "When Love Takes Over," infusing the song with soulful R&B tones that helped establish the album's emotional core. The partnership originated when Rowland attended one of Guetta's high-energy performances at a Cannes techno show during the summer of 2008, where she was captivated by his energy and approached him about collaborating.[14] Similarly, Estelle contributes her distinctive, emotive vocals to the title track "One Love," adding a layer of British soul that complements the album's uplifting theme.[12] Akon provides rap verses on "Sexy Chick," bringing hip-hop swagger and rhythmic drive to the track.[19] Kid Cudi appears on "Memories," offering introspective rap lines that introduce a more reflective, alternative hip-hop vibe amid the album's high-energy beats.[12] will.i.am collaborates on "I Wanna Go Crazy," building on their prior successful partnership from Guetta's earlier work, which facilitated a seamless integration of Black Eyed Peas-style pop-rap dynamics.[20] These pairings were often secured through Guetta's established connections from previous hits and serendipitous encounters at industry events, allowing for efficient creative exchanges.[19] Chris Willis, a longtime collaborator and vocalist from Guetta's previous albums, serves as a recurring presence, handling lead vocals on tracks like "Gettin' Over" and "Gettin' Over You," the latter of which also includes contributions from Fergie and LMFAO for added pop and party-rap energy.[12] The production team played a key role in coordinating these sessions, often arranging studio time in Paris or Los Angeles to accommodate the artists' schedules. Overall, these features significantly diversified the album's sound, incorporating hip-hop elements from Akon and Kid Cudi alongside R&B infusions from Rowland and Estelle, which broadened its accessibility and contributed to its global crossover success.[19]Release and Promotion
Album Release
One Love, the fourth studio album by French DJ and producer David Guetta, was initially released on August 24, 2009, in the United Kingdom and Europe through Virgin Records, an imprint of EMI, with the U.S. release following on August 25, 2009, also via Virgin Records.[21][22] The album's global rollout was facilitated by EMI's extensive distribution network, building on Guetta's production deal with the label through his imprint Gum Productions, which ensured coordinated international availability across physical and digital platforms.[1] The album was made available in multiple formats, including standard CD, digital download, and double LP vinyl.[12] A limited-edition pink colored vinyl reissue was later released on April 5, 2019, by Parlophone Records.[23] A vinyl edition was also released in Argentina in 2024 by Warner Music.[24] Regional variations included bonus content, such as the Japanese edition, which featured exclusive remixes like "When Love Takes Over (Laidback Luke Remix)" and "Sexy Bitch (Chuckie & Lil Jon Remix)" as tracks 16 and 17.[25] In 2010, the album received a reissue titled One More Love, launched on November 26 in Germany and select European markets through Virgin Records and EMI France, incorporating additional tracks such as "Gettin' Over You" featuring Fergie, Chris Willis, and LMFAO to capitalize on the momentum from subsequent singles.[26][27] This edition maintained the core tracklist while expanding the collection with new material, available in CD and digital formats.[28]Promotional Efforts
The promotional campaign for One Love centered on building global anticipation through key singles and live performances. The lead single, "When Love Takes Over" featuring Kelly Rowland, was released on April 21, 2009, to generate early buzz for the album, reaching number one in several countries including the UK and France. Its accompanying music video, directed by Jonas Åkerlund and premiered on June 8, 2009, depicted a romantic narrative set against beach and urban scenes, further amplifying visibility via MTV and online platforms.[29][30] A major component of the promotion was the One Love Tour, which launched in late 2009 following the album's August release, showcasing live renditions of tracks like "When Love Takes Over" and "Sexy Bitch." The tour spanned Europe with stops in cities such as Budapest and Belgrade, and extended to North America, including a performance at Mansion Nightclub in Miami on November 28, 2009. Guetta performed over 70 concerts that year, emphasizing high-energy DJ sets to engage club and festival audiences.[31][32] Digital outreach targeted younger demographics through platforms popular at the time, including MySpace, where Guetta maintained an official page for sharing previews and updates. Early streaming snippets of album tracks were made available on select sites to encourage fan interaction ahead of the full release. EMI's marketing strategy in Europe highlighted the album's pop-dance collaborations to broaden Guetta's appeal beyond club scenes.[33][34] Brand tie-ins added to the campaign's reach, though specific partnerships for One Love were limited compared to later efforts; the album's themes of unity aligned with broader cultural events, but no official anthem roles materialized.[35]Singles
Lead Singles
The lead singles from David Guetta's album One Love were released in 2009 to promote the record, marking a pivotal shift toward mainstream crossover success for the French DJ and producer. These tracks featured high-profile vocal collaborations and emphasized uplifting house and electro-pop elements, with club-oriented remixes that amplified their dancefloor appeal. The singles' production involved Guetta's signature blend of electronic beats and pop hooks, often with extended mixes tailored for DJ sets and radio play. "When Love Takes Over" featuring Kelly Rowland served as the album's lead single, released on April 21, 2009, by Virgin Records. The track, co-written and produced by Guetta alongside Rowland and others, debuted to strong international reception, peaking at number one on the UK Singles Chart for one week in June 2009. In the United States, it topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart on June 27, 2009, becoming Guetta's first number-one hit there and signaling dance music's growing pop influence. The song's club mixes, including the Electro Extended Remix by Guetta himself, were instrumental in its success; that remix won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2010. "Sexy Bitch" (censored as "Sexy Chick" in some markets due to its provocative title) featuring Akon followed as the second single, released on July 24, 2009. Co-produced by Guetta and Akon, the track's edgy lyrics and pulsating electro-house production led to controversy over its language, prompting edited versions for radio and retail. It achieved number one on the UK Singles Chart in August 2009 and peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 in November 2009, while also topping the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. Guetta's club remixes, such as the extended version, emphasized thumping basslines and were widely played in nightclubs, contributing to over two million US sales by early 2010. "One Love" featuring Estelle was issued as the third single on November 23, 2009, serving as the album's title track. Produced by Guetta with contributions from Estelle on vocals and lyrics, the song adopted a more anthemic, feel-good vibe with piano-driven builds and euphoric drops. It reached number one on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in April 2010, driven by remixes optimized for club environments, including extended mixes that extended the track's runtime for seamless DJ transitions. In the UK, it peaked at number 46 on the Official Singles Chart in November 2009 but fared better on the Official Dance Singles Chart at number four. The music video, directed and filmed in Los Angeles, depicted themes of unity and featured diverse crowds dancing together.Follow-up Singles
Following the initial success of the lead singles from One Love, David Guetta released several follow-up singles to sustain momentum leading into the 2010 reissue titled One More Love. These tracks, drawn from or added to the expanded edition, featured new collaborations and remixes that broadened the album's appeal in dance and pop markets.[36] "Memories" featuring Kid Cudi was released as a single on February 8, 2010, blending nostalgic lyrics about past nights out with a hip-hop-infused verse from Cudi over Guetta's signature electro-house production. The track's reflective theme, emphasizing letting go through music as therapy, resonated in club settings and earned praise for its genre fusion. It peaked at number 46 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 18 on the Canadian Hot 100. Remixes included an extended version and a 2021 rework by Guetta himself, prompted by renewed TikTok popularity. The official music video, directed by Keith Schofield and released on February 8, 2010, depicts a surreal party scene with actors portraying exaggerated memories.)[37][38][39][40] "Gettin' Over You" featuring Chris Willis, Fergie, and LMFAO followed in May 2010 as a high-energy collaboration centered on post-breakup resilience, with pounding beats and layered vocals creating an anthemic dance vibe. The song's collaborative energy, combining Willis's soulful delivery with Fergie's pop flair and LMFAO's party rap, made it a staple in European clubs. It reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and number 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Notable remixes included Avicii's Vocal Mix at Night, enhancing its crossover potential. The music video, released on May 19, 2010, shows Guetta and the featured artists in a lively studio jam session, emphasizing the track's communal spirit.[41][42][43][44][45] "Who's That Chick?" with Rihanna, released on November 22, 2010, to coincide with the One More Love reissue and the Despicable Me soundtrack, delivered an empowering electro-pop track with Rihanna's commanding vocals over futuristic synths, tying into the film's theme of hidden identities. The song topped charts in several European countries, including Austria and Switzerland, and reached number 51 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Remix versions featured prominently, such as the Adam F Remix for drum and bass audiences and the Afrojack Tipsy Dub Remix for deeper club play. Two official videos were produced: a daytime version directed by Anthony Mandler showing apocalyptic urban scenes, and a nighttime edition with animated Despicable Me characters integrated into the narrative, both released in early 2011.[46][47][48][49]Critical Reception and Legacy
Reviews
One Love received generally favorable reviews from critics, earning a Metacritic aggregate score of 66 out of 100 based on 10 reviews.[50] Critics praised the album's energetic dance tracks and effective use of vocal features from high-profile collaborators, which contributed to its crossover appeal. Billboard highlighted how the record produced top 40-friendly songs that stayed true to dance club culture, blending house music with hip-hop elements in a manifesto-like synthesis.[8] PopMatters commended specific tracks like "When Love Takes Over" featuring Kelly Rowland for their triumphant, anthemic quality and Rowland's powerhouse vocals, as well as Estelle's rich delivery on the title track, noting the overall relentless energy in fusions like "I Wanna Go Crazy" with will.i.am.[11] However, several reviewers criticized the album's formulaic production and simplistic lyrics, viewing it as overly commercial and repetitive. Q magazine described it as repeating the same structure 12 times—pairing hip-hop/R&B vocals over pumping house grooves—without much variation.[51] The Guardian gave it 3 out of 5 stars, sarcastically dubbing it "the sound of the summer" only if one's ideal vacation involved fake tans and cheap drinks, implying its upbeat electropop and electro-rap were too catchily superficial.[52] PopMatters echoed this by pointing out weaker moments, such as the trite and annoying "On the Dancefloor" and juvenile lyrics in "Sexy Bitch" despite its fun beats.[11] In later reassessments, the album has been recognized for its pivotal role in mainstreaming EDM, particularly through its fusion of house and pop that broadened the genre's reach beyond clubs. A 2024 retrospective celebrated One Love as a landmark release that sold over 3 million copies worldwide and paved the way for the 2010s EDM boom by featuring accessible collaborations with artists like Akon and Kelly Rowland.[53] AllMusic later noted its successful crossover appeal in blending EDM with mainstream pop for wider accessibility.[53]Awards and Impact
The album One Love earned a nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2010. Additionally, its lead single's remix, "When Love Takes Over (Electro Extended Remix)" featuring Kelly Rowland, won the Grammy for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical, marking Guetta's first Grammy victory.[54] At the 2010 NRJ Music Awards, One Love received the award for International Album of the Year, highlighting its strong reception in Europe.[55] One Love solidified Guetta's breakthrough to global stardom, blending electronic dance music (EDM) with pop sensibilities to achieve widespread commercial appeal.[56] The album sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide, contributing to Guetta's transition from underground DJ to international superstar.[57] Its success played a key role in popularizing EDM on mainstream pop charts during the late 2000s, influencing subsequent producers who adopted similar crossover strategies.[53] As a staple of 2000s dance music, One Love remains influential, with tracks like "When Love Takes Over" and "Sexy Bitch" continuing to receive club play and inspiring samples in contemporary productions.[53] The album's fusion of high-energy beats and vocal collaborations helped bridge club culture with radio-friendly hits, shaping the trajectory of EDM's integration into global pop.[56]Commercial Performance
Chart Performance
"One Love" achieved strong chart performance upon its release, topping the albums charts in France, Belgium (Wallonia), Hungary, Spain, and South Africa.[58] The album reached number two on the UK Albums Chart, where it spent a total of 92 weeks, as well as number two in Canada, Germany, and Switzerland.[4][58] In the United States, "One Love" peaked at number 70 on the Billboard 200, reflecting a slower initial climb compared to its European success, but it attained number three on the Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart. The album's performance highlighted regional variations, with dominant results in Europe driven by hit singles and broader appeal in dance markets. On year-end charts for 2009, "One Love" ranked number 14 in the UK and placed within the top 20 in France.[10] The 2010 reissue as "One More Love," incorporating additional tracks and remixes, contributed to its sustained chart presence, extending its run into the following year across multiple territories.[4]Certifications and Sales
One Love achieved substantial commercial success, with global sales over 3.5 million copies worldwide.[10] The album earned multiple certifications worldwide, reflecting its strong performance in key markets. It was certified Platinum in Europe by the IFPI for 1,000,000 shipments. In France, it was certified Diamond by SNEP for 500,000 units.[59] In the United Kingdom, the BPI awarded 3× Platinum certification for 900,000 units in July 2024.[60] In Australia, it attained 2× Platinum status from ARIA, while Canada awarded 2× Platinum certification, Germany 5× Gold, and Italy Platinum, alongside Gold awards in several other regions.[10]| Region | Certification | Certified Units |
|---|---|---|
| Europe (IFPI) | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
| France (SNEP) | Diamond | 500,000+ |
| United Kingdom (BPI) | 3× Platinum | 900,000 |
| Australia (ARIA) | 2× Platinum | 140,000 |
| Canada (Music Canada) | 2× Platinum | 160,000 |
| Germany (BVMI) | 5× Gold | 500,000 |
| Italy (FIMI) | Platinum | 60,000 |
Track Listing and Editions
One Love Track Listing
The standard edition of David Guetta's One Love, released in 2009, features 15 tracks with a total runtime of approximately 55 minutes. All tracks were primarily written and produced by Guetta, with additional co-writers (including featured artists) and co-producers credited on select songs.| No. | Title | Featured artist(s) | Length | Selected writers/producers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "When Love Takes Over" | Kelly Rowland | 3:12 | Writers: Guetta, Rowland, et al.; Producer: Guetta |
| 2 | "Gettin' Over" | Chris Willis | 3:00 | Writers: Guetta, Willis, et al.; Producer: Guetta |
| 3 | "Sexy Bitch" | Akon | 3:16 | Writers: Guetta, Akon, et al.; Producer: Guetta |
| 4 | "Memories" | Kid Cudi | 3:28 | Writers: Guetta, Kid Cudi, et al.; Producer: Guetta |
| 5 | "On the Dancefloor" | will.i.am, apl.de.ap | 3:45 | Writers: Guetta, will.i.am, apl.de.ap, et al.; Producer: Guetta |
| 6 | "It's the Way You Love Me" | Kelly Rowland | 4:10 | Writers: Guetta, Rowland, et al.; Producer: Guetta |
| 7 | "Missing You" | Novel | 3:07 | Writers: Guetta, Novel, et al.; Producer: Guetta |
| 8 | "Choose" | Ne-Yo, Kelly Rowland | 3:57 | Writers: Guetta, Ne-Yo, Rowland, et al.; Producer: Guetta |
| 9 | "How Soon Is Now" | Julie McKnight | 4:09 | Writers: Guetta, McKnight, et al.; Producers: Guetta, Sebastian Ingrosso, Dirty South |
| 10 | "I Gotta Feeling (FMIF Remix Edit)" | The Black Eyed Peas | 3:54 | Writers: Guetta, The Black Eyed Peas, et al.; Producer: Guetta |
| 11 | "One Love" | Estelle | 4:01 | Writers: Guetta, Estelle, et al.; Producers: Guetta, Jean-Claude Sindres, Sandy Vee |
| 12 | "I Wanna Go Crazy" | will.i.am | 3:24 | Writers: Guetta, will.i.am, et al.; Producer: Guetta |
| 13 | "Sound of Letting Go" | Chris Willis | 3:45 | Writers: Guetta, Willis, et al.; Producers: Guetta, Tocadisco |
| 14 | "Toyfriend" | Wynter Gordon | 3:17 | Writers: Guetta, Gordon, et al.; Producers: Guetta, Afrojack |
| 15 | "If We Ever" | Makeba | 4:40 | Writers: Guetta, Makeba, et al.; Producer: Guetta |
One More Love Track Listing
The 2010 reissue edition, titled One More Love, integrates the core tracks from the original One Love album with five new productions and a rearranged sequence, expanding the total to 20 tracks in its standard configuration. Key additions include "Gettin' Over You" (featuring Chris Willis, Fergie, and LMFAO), emphasizing high-energy house elements; "Who's That Chick?" (featuring Rihanna), co-produced by Sandy Vee alongside David Guetta; "Revolver" (Madonna vs. David Guetta featuring Lil Wayne); "Commander" (featuring Kelly Rowland); and "Acapella" (Kelis). These new tracks were crafted to refresh the album's dance-pop sound, incorporating contemporary vocal features and remix influences.[27] The full track listing for the standard edition is presented below, with durations and featured artists noted (order may vary slightly by region; this follows a common international CD edition):| No. | Title | Featured artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "When Love Takes Over" | Kelly Rowland | 3:11 |
| 2 | "Gettin' Over" | Chris Willis | 3:00 |
| 3 | "Sexy Bitch" | Akon | 3:15 |
| 4 | "Memories" | Kid Cudi | 3:30 |
| 5 | "On the Dancefloor" | will.i.am, apl.de.ap | 3:45 |
| 6 | "It's the Way You Love Me" | Kelly Rowland | 4:11 |
| 7 | "Missing You" | Novel | 3:06 |
| 8 | "Choose" | Ne-Yo, Kelly Rowland | 3:55 |
| 9 | "How Soon Is Now?" | Julie McKnight | 4:07 |
| 10 | "I Gotta Feeling (FMIF! Remix Edit)" | The Black Eyed Peas | 3:52 |
| 11 | "One Love" | Estelle | 4:00 |
| 12 | "I Wanna Go Crazy" | will.i.am | 3:23 |
| 13 | "Toyfriend" | Wynter Gordon | 3:16 |
| 14 | "If We Ever" | Makeba | 4:35 |
| 15 | "Sound of Letting Go" | Chris Willis | 3:47 |
| 16 | "Gettin' Over You" | Chris Willis, Fergie, LMFAO | 3:07 |
| 17 | "Who's That Chick?" | Rihanna | 3:22 |
| 18 | "Revolver" | Madonna, Lil Wayne | 3:26 |
| 19 | "Commander" | Kelly Rowland | 3:39 |
| 20 | "Acapella" | Kelis | 4:09 |
