[1] The song was eventually released by Blige's record label Beautiful Life Music as a standalone single on October 27, 2023.

"Still Believe in Love" was written by Mary J. Blige along with Jeff "Gitty" Gitelman, DJ Cassidy, Bradley Thomas, Jr., Eliott Trent, and guest vocalist Vado.

In an interview with CBS Mornings, Blige spoke about the inspiration behind the song: "I was trying to believe in something other than what I was living in and dealing with, and that's hate, self-hate, you know?

With slick bass playing, bright keys and synth pads, plus some gorgeous vocal harmonies, it's a pretty fitting and effectively breezy throwback cut.

"[4] Antwane Folk from Rated R&B commented on the song: "Beaming in energy and pure, optimistic joy, Blige sings about being selective in finding her next companion.

[7] A music video for "Still Believe in Love" was directed by Eif Rivera and filmed during Blige's vacation with friends and family on a yacht in front of the Capri shoreline in summer 2023.