Superficial Love
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| Single by Ruth B | ||||
| from the album Safe Haven | ||||
| Released | February 24, 2017 | |||
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| Songwriter | Ruth Berhe | |||
| Producer | Berhe | |||
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| "Superficial Love" on YouTube | ||||
"Superficial Love" is a single by Canadian singer Ruth B. It was originally released on November 27, 2015, alongside her debut extended play (EP), The Intro. The song was then released in a single version on February 24, 2017. The music video for "Superficial Love" was released on March 31, 2017 on YouTube.
Background
[edit]According to Ruth B, "Superficial Love" was written while she was feeling angry and served as an outlet for her emotions. She explained that the song conveys a message about refusing to settle for superficial relationships and recognizing people who "don't have the best intentions".[1]
Release and promotion
[edit]Ruth B revealed a lyric video of "Superficial Love" exclusively on the Billboard magazine on February 23, 2017. The video incorporates animated lyrics, shifting color palettes, and playful visual elements.[2]
Music video
[edit]The music video for "Superficial Love" was released on March 31, 2017, on Ruth B's Vevo channel on YouTube. As of June 2021[update], the video has over 21 million views.[3]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada AC (Billboard)[4] | 19 |
| Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[5] | 29 |
| Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[6] | 44 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[7] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[8] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Ruth B" (Interview). ABC Music Lounge. April 5, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
- ^ Shouneyia, Alexa (February 23, 2017). "Ruth B. Is Only Interested in the Real Deal with 'Superficial Love' Lyric Video: Exclusive Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
- ^ Ruth B (March 31, 2017). Superficial Love (Music video). Retrieved April 7, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Ruth B Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2017. [dead link]
- ^ "Ruth B Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2020. [dead link]
- ^ "Ruth B Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2017. [dead link]
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Ruth B – Superficial Love". Music Canada. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Ruth B. – Superficial Love". Radioscope. Retrieved December 21, 2024. Type Superficial Love in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
- ^ "American single certifications – Ruth B. – Superficial Love". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
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