Contagious Love

"Contagious Love"
Single by Zendaya and Bella Thorne
from the album Shake It Up: I <3 Dance
Released February 19, 2013
Format Digital download
Recorded 2012
Genre
Length 2:34
Label Walt Disney
Bella Thorne singles chronology
"Fashion Is My Kryptonite"
(2012)		 "Contagious Love"
(2013)		 "Call It Whatever"
(2014)
Zendaya singles chronology
"Fashion Is My Kryptonite"
(2012)		 "Contagious Love"
(2013)(2015)		 "Replay"
(2013)

"Contagious Love" is a song by American singers Bella Thorne and Zendaya, and from soundtrack album Shake It Up: I <3 Dance. It was released on February 14, 2013 in United States and February 19, worldwide.[1]

Critical reception

Victoria V. of Verily Victoria Vocalises said the song was "catchy and dancy without being patronising" and that people would be hooked by the melody. She also commented that "Its sweet harmonies and catch chorus echo the song’s universal message about living life to the fullest".[2] The Trips from the Disney said the song was "upbeat & fun", a "jam packed full of energy and zest for life and is sure to get your kids up & busting their moves" and "catchy hooks and rap sections with synths used to great effect".[3]

Commercial reception

"Contagious Love" peaked at number one on Billboard Kid Digital Songs in April 13, 2013.[4]

Live performances

The song was performed in April 28, 2013 during the episode of Shake It Up, Love and War It Up.[5] On February 14, Thorne and Zendaya released and performed the song on Radio Disney.[6]

Music video

The video was directed by Marc Klasfeld. The music video for this song was released on March 3, 2013 on Disney Channel and hours later on the official Disney Music VEVO account on YouTube.

Chart performance

Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Kid Digital Songs (Billboard)[4] 1

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States[7][8] February 14, 2013 Mainstream Top 40 / digital download Walt Disney
Austria[9] February 19, 2013 Digital download
France[10]
Italy[11]
Netherlands[12]
Russia[13]
United Kingdom[14]
Brazil[15] May 14, 2013

References

  1. ↑ "Radio Disney Planet Premiere: Contagious Love". Disney. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  2. ↑ "Disney’s Shake It Up – I <3 Dance Album". Vevivos. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  3. ↑ "A Review of Disney’s Shake it Up: I "heart" Dance CD". Trips from the Disney. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Kid Digital Songs - April 13, 2013". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  5. ↑ "Sunday's Cable Ratings: AMC Continues Reign with "Walking Dead"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Bella Thorne and Zendaya are Premiering "Contagious Love" on Radio Disney". Fanlala. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Bella Thorne And Zendaya Coleman “Contagious Love” On Radio Disney February 14, 2013". Disney Dreaming. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  8. ↑ "Bella And Zendaya Release New Song Tomorrow!". Popstar Magazine. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  9. ↑ "Contagious Love (From "Shake It Up: I <3 Dance") - Single (AT)". iTunes. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  10. ↑ "Contagious Love (From "Shake It Up: I <3 Dance") - Single (FR)". iTunes. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  11. ↑ "Contagious Love (From "Shake It Up: I <3 Dance") - Single (IT)". iTunes. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  12. ↑ "Contagious Love (From "Shake It Up: I <3 Dance") - Single (NL)". iTunes. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  13. ↑ "Contagious Love (From "Shake It Up: I <3 Dance") - Single (RU)". iTunes. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  14. ↑ "Contagious Love (From "Shake It Up: I <3 Dance") - Single (GB)". iTunes. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  15. ↑ "Contagious Love (From "Shake It Up: I <3 Dance") - Single (BR)". iTunes. Retrieved 2010-05-13.