"I'm in Luv" is a song by American R&B singer Joe, released in July 1993, by Polygram Records. It was written by Darren "J. Dibbs" Jenkins, Teddy Denslow, and Brian Allen for his debut studio album, Everything (1993), while production was overseen by the former. Serving as his debut single, "I'm in Luv" reached numbers 64 and 62 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100. It also peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while peaking at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart. The accompanying music video was directed by Lori-Jean Kreussling of GPA Film.
Critical reception Alan Jones from Music Week gave the song a score of three out of five, writing, "A popular item on import for some time finally released here, and an impressive soul/swing debut from the 20-year-old Georgian, who has already played a handful of dates here. Not mega, but a hit." Pan-European magazine Music & Media commented, "When a "swing beatle" pleads his love, you can be sure that it happens in the most passionate rhythm imaginable. For lovers with endurance."
Track listings
Credits and personnel Brian Allen – writer Teddy Denslow – writer Darren "J. Dibbs" Jenkins – producer, writer Adam Kudzin - recording engineer - audio engineer Special Tee – mixing Joe Thomas – vocals
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1993–94) Peakposition Australia (ARIA) N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.144Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 69Europe (European Dance Radio)12UK Airplay (Music Week)21 UK Dance (Music Week)3UK Club Chart (Music Week)89US Cash Box Top 10062
Year-end charts Chart (1993)Position US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)65
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