"Sending My Love" is a song by American R&B group

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recorded for their debut album, ''

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'' (1994). It was released as the album's third

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on May 23, 1994. The remixes can be viewed on

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. In November 2020, American duo

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covered the song as an exclusive Spotify release.

Release and reception

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called "Sending My Love" a "glorious, elegant, and sleek" song.

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from ''

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'' wrote, "This infectious third single, produced by Naughty By Nature, proves that the duo is likely to be around a while. Here the twosome offers more of its fine- tuned, trademark blend of subtle groove textures, smooth vocals, and sweet harmonies. It's a winning formula pronounced, simply, "hit"." Bill Speed and John Martinucci from the ''

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'' commented, "Yes! Yes! Yes! This is THE jam. (...) With "Sending My Love", Zhane delivers another radio-friendly groove thang." Ralph Tee from ''

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s ''RM'' Dance Update deemed it "a light chirpy tune with floating vocals and keyboards together with a chunky two-step bassline." He added, "Not as instant as the last couple of singles, and without a familiar

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to help it along, this is unlikely to be the track that sets them up for the big time but it's still this week's most firing import. Best stick one away as this is exactly the sort of tune that comes back around just when you can't get it anymore."

Music video

The song's accompanying

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was directed by American film director, producer and actor

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. The Song Was Almost To Be Feature On The Four Weddings And Funeral Soundtrack.

Track listings

* CD single and 12", vinyl #"Sending My Love" (Sticky Stamp Mix) - 3:57 #"Sending My Love" (OG Bass Edit) - 3:43 #"Sending My Love" (S.I.D.'s Mix) - 4:23 #"Sending My Love" (Al's Mix) - 6:05 #"Sending My Love" (LP Version) - 3:42 * 12", vinyl (promo) #"Sending My Love" (Sticky Stamp Mix) - 3:57 #"Sending My Love" (OG Bass Edit) - 3:43 #"Sending My Love" (S.I.D.'s Mix) - 4:23 #"Sending My Love" (Al's Edit) - 4:15 #"Sending My Love" (Acapella) - 3:01 #"Sending My Love" (LP Version) - 3:42 #"Sending My Love" (Al's Mix) - 6:05 #"Sending My Love" (Lovestrumental) - 3:56 #"Sending My Love" (Sunra Hip Hop Edit) - 4:00

Personnel

Information taken from

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. *additional production – Cedeño, Larry Robinson, Soulfinga *production – Naughty by Nature *remixing – Cedeño, Al "Baby Jesus" Eaton, Larry Robinson, S.I.D., Soulfinga *writing – Naughty by Nature, Renee A. Neufville

Charts

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Year-end charts

Notes

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