"No One Gonna Love You" is a song recorded by American singer

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. It was written by

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who also produced the song. It is the second US single from her second album ''

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''. It impacted radio in the United States on May 24, 2011. This song has also been sampled by J. Cole in the single "

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" off his ''

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'' album.

Background

According to Thomas Conner from

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, "the producer Rich Harrison dials everything back, including an interesting plunky muted piano, to showcase Hudson's voice, which builds slowly from ditty to diva in less than four minutes and never boils over."Conner, Thomas (March 16, 2011)
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''. Retrieved on 2011-03-20.

Promotion

Hudson performed "No One Gonna Love You" on the '' Late Show with David Letterman'' on June 16, 2011.

Chart performance

The song has reached number 23 on the

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and number 19 on the Hot Dance Club Songs.

Music video

The music video for "No One Gonna Love You" was directed by

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and premiered on

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's ''

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'' and Vevo.com on June 24, 2011. The video begins with Hudson reminding her boyfriend not to be late for their anniversary dinner and he becomes confused. Later, Hudson arrives at the restaurant and her boyfriend is not there, but he tries to call her but she ignores his call and goes back to their apartment. When she gets there, she tries to turn on the lights, which are not working. Then her boyfriend turns on a lamp and the place is filled with balloons and streamers. He then surprises Hudson by sneaking an engagement ring on her finger and she becomes overjoyed and they embrace. Scenes of Hudson performing the song in their apartment, as well as dancing with two other dancers on a chair, wearing a black hat are also featured.

Track listing

Official versions *"No One Gonna Love You" – 3:48 *"No One Gonna Love You" (Bimbo Jones club mix) – 7:29 *"No One Gonna Love You" (Bimbo Jones radio edit) – 4:11 *"No One Gonna Love You" (

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club mix) – 6:25 *"No One Gonna Love You" (Jason Nevins instrumental) – 6:25 *"No One Gonna Love You" (Jason Nevins radio edit) – 3:58

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Radio debut and release history

References

{{Jennifer Hudson 2011 singles Jennifer Hudson songs Music videos directed by Diane Martel Song recordings produced by Rich Harrison Songs written by Rich Harrison