"Baby Love" is a song recorded by American singer Nicole Scherzinger.
"Baby Love" was released from September 18, 2007, by A&M and Interscope Records, as the second single from Scherzinger's unreleased debut studio album, Her Name Is Nicole.
"Baby Love" received a mixed reception from contemporary critics, with reviewers complementing Scherzinger's vocal ability, but dismissing the song for not being the type of song to launch a career with.
However, the song managed to peak in the top twenty in thirteen countries including Germany, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Ireland.
An accompanying music video directed by Francis Lawrence and was filmed on Catalina Island in California.
Following the poor commercial success of "Whatever U Like", it was announced that Scherzinger would release a new single.
[2] "Baby Love" is included on several international editions of The Pussycat Dolls' second studio album Doll Domination (2008) and is listed as an original song, performed by Scherzinger and will.i.am entitled as the "Final Version" on the standard edition.
[3] The version on the album is the official remix of the song by J. R. Rotem with a new arrangement and re-recorded vocals.
[5] It was written by Scherzinger, William Adams, Kara DioGuardi and Keith Harris,[6] in the musical key of F minor.
[7] A reviewer for the Manchester Evening News wrote that it's "a nice little number which highlights her above average vocals.
[9] The video was shot on Catalina Island, California, and was directed by Francis Lawrence.
The video ends with Scherzinger making one final semi nude appearance, covering her breasts with her hands.