Love Is the Name

"Love Is the Name" is the debut single by American recording artist Sofia Carson. It was written and produced by Steve Mac, with additional songwriting by Ina Wroldsen. The song was released on April 7, 2016 by Hollywood and Republic Records. An official remix featuring Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin was also released on the same day. "Love Is the Name" is an interpolation of Austrian band Opus' 1984 single "Live Is Life", which was the main inspiration behind its production. Commercially, it reached the top forty on the Latin Pop Songs and Tropical Songs component charts of Billboard in the United States, and peaked inside the top thirty in Poland. The song's accompanying music video, directed by Hannah Lux Davis, portrays Carson dancing in the sunset on a beach and in a luxurious mansion. To further promote the song, Carson performed it on the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards.

"Love Is the Name"
Cover art of the version featuring J Balvin
Single by Sofia Carson
ReleasedApril 7, 2016 (2016-04-07)
Recorded2015
Genre
Length3:27
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Steve Mac
  • Ina Wroldsen
  • Ewald Pfleger
  • Guenter Grasmuck
  • Peter Niklas Gruber
  • Herwig Tremschnig
  • Kurt Plisnier
Producer(s)Mac
Sofia Carson singles chronology
"Rotten to the Core"
(2015)		 "Love Is the Name"
(2016)		 "Back to Beautiful"
(2017)
J Balvin singles chronology
"Ginza"
(2015)		 "Love Is the Name"
(2016)		 "Bobo"
(2016)
Music video
"Love Is the Name" on YouTube

Background and release

"Love Is the Name" was written and produced by Steve Mac, with additional songwriting by Ina Wroldsen.[1] The song is an interpolation of Austrian band Opus' 1984 single "Live Is Life", which was the main inspiration behind its production; therefore, the band members are also credited as songwriters.[1][2] Initially, it was listed on BMI with American singer Demi Lovato as the designated artist; however, "Love is the Name" was eventually recorded and released by Carson after she signed a worldwide record deal with Hollywood and Republic Records.[1] The singer revealed that "it was a collective decision between the two labels, the [recording] team, and [herself]" to release it as her debut single:[2]

"I think the fact that the original song was such a global hit already helped a lot, because that melody is very infectious and already in people's minds. We also loved that the song sounded so global, and that's what we want with my music. We want it to be global and very international sounding. We all thought it was a terrific track because I'm a dancer, and dancing is who I am as a performer."[2]

"Love Is the Name" was first serviced to contemporary hit radio on April 7, 2016 in the United States, with a premiere on Radio Disney that same day.[1] The song was then made available for sale and global streaming on April 8, along with a remix featuring Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin.[3] According to Griselda Flores of Billboard, he adds "Latin flavor to the track with flirtatious Spanish lyrics" such as "No sigas buscando que tú eres para mí (Stop searching because you are meant for me)".[4] Lyrically, Carson described the song as a "celebration of love," further adding that "when I first heard the track [...], I flipped. I rolled down all my windows and turned [it up] so loud."[5] Official remixes by DJ Laszlo, Nando Pro, Mack & Jet Set Vega, MADIZIN and Moto Blanco were also commissioned.[6]

Promotion

The music video for "Love Is the Name" was directed by Hannah Lux Davis and produced by Brandon Bonfiglio, with choreography done by Teresa Espinosa.[7][8][9] It was filmed in a luxurious mansion, and includes shots of the singer dancing in the sunset on a beach.[4][5] The video officially premiered on Disney Channel during Carson's 23rd birthday, on April 10, 2016.[10] On the same day, it was announced that the singer would star in a series of three featurettes called Being Sofia, to further promote the release of the song.[11] On April 30, 2016, Carson recorded a performance of the song on the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards, which aired the following day.[12] She was also named Radio Disney's "Next Big Thing", with a series of videos on her journey launching her music career being released.[13] A remix video featuring J Balvin was released on May 17, 2016.[14] Two years later, on April 17, 2018, the main version of the video surpassed 100 million views on Vevo.[15]

Formats and track listings
  • Digital download[1]
  1. "Love Is the Name" – 3:27
  • Digital download (Remix)[3]
  1. "Love Is the Name" (featuring J Balvin) – 3:52
  • Digital download (DJ Laszlo Remix)[16]
  1. "Love Is the Name" [DJ Laszlo Remix] – 4:27
  • Digital download (Mack and Jet Set Vega Remix)[17]
  1. "Love Is the Name" [Mack and Jet Set Vega Remix] – 4:19
  • Digital download (MADIZIN Remix)[18]
  1. "Love Is the Name" (featuring J Balvin) [MADIZIN Remix] – 3:19
  • Digital download (Moto Blanco Remix)[19]
  1. "Love Is the Name" [Moto Blanco Remix] – 4:56
  • Digital download (Nando Pro Remix)[20]
  1. "Love Is the Name" (featuring J Balvin) [Nando Pro Latin Urban Remix] – 3:47

Charts
Chart (2016) Peak
position
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[21] 22
US Latin Pop Songs (Billboard)[22] 36
US Tropical Songs (Billboard)[23] 28

Radio and release history
Location Date Format Version Label Ref.
United States April 7, 2016 Contemporary hit radio Original
[1]
Worldwide April 8, 2016 Digital download Original, Remix featuring J Balvin [3]
June 24, 2016 MADIZIN Remix [18]
July 1, 2016 Nando Pro Latin Urban Remix [20]
July 8, 2016 Mack and Jet Set Vega Remix [17]
August 5, 2016 Moto Blanco Remix [19]
August 12, 2016 DJ Laszlo Remix [16]
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References
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  3. "Sofia Carson Drops Debut Single 'Love Is The Name' - Full Audio & Lyrics!". Just Jared Jr. Townsquare Media. April 8, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
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  5. "Sofia Carson Celebrates Love in 'Love Is The Name' Music Video - Watch Now!". Just Jared. Townsquare Media. April 10, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
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  7. "Music Videos - Hannah Lux Davis - Director". Hannah Lux Davis. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  8. "RESUME". Teresa Espinosa. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
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  10. Mangal, Mayra (April 11, 2016). "Sofía Carson lanza el nuevo video de su tema "Love is the name"". People En Español. Meredith Latino Network. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  11. Wiest, Brianna (April 27, 2016). "Get to Know Sofia Carson, the Star of the Newest Cinderella Story". Teen Vogue. Condé Nast. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  12. Rubin, Sam; Ayala, Vanessa (April 27, 2016). "Sofia Carson Talks New Single 'Love Is the Name' and 'Adventures in Babysitting'". KTLA. Tribune Broadcasting. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  13. Ge, Linda (May 5, 2016). "'Descendants' Star Sofia Carson Named Radio Disney 'Next Big Thing' (Exclusive)". TheWrap. The Wrap News Inc. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  14. Roiz, Jessica Lucia (May 17, 2016). "J Balvin Adds Latino Flavor To Sofia Carson's New Video 'Love Is The Name'; Watch Here!". Latin Times. IBT Media. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  15. "Sofia Carson Thanks Fans For Supporting Her Music After 'Love Is The Name' Passes 100 Million Views". Just Jared Jr. Townsquare Media. April 17, 2018. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  16. "DJ Laszlo Remix". iTunes Store. August 12, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  17. "Mack and Jet Set Vega Remix". iTunes Store. July 8, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  18. "Love Is the Name (feat. J Balvin) [MADIZIN Remix] - Single". iTunes Store. June 24, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  19. "Moto Blanco Remix". iTunes Store. August 5, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  20. "Nando Pro Latin Urban Remix". iTunes Store. July 1, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  21. "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  22. "Sofia Carson Chart History - Latin Pop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  23. "Sofia Carson Chart History - Tropical Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 11, 2019.


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