Old School Love

"Old School Love" is a song by American rapper Lupe Fiasco, released on October 14, 2013 by 1st & 15th Entertainment and Atlantic Records. The song features guest vocals from English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran on the hook and samples the piano riff from the 2004 song "Family Business" by Kanye West. The official music video premiered to YouTube on December 10, 2014, directed by Coodie & Chike.
== Background ==
"Old School Love" was believed to be the lead single from Fiasco's forthcoming fifth studio album, Tetsuo & Youth, though does not appear on the official track listing, being a promotional single instead.Bauman, Martin (December 17, 2013). "[Video Lupe Fiasco ft. Ed Sheeran - "Old School Love" (Dir: Coodie&Chike)"]. The Come Up Show.Payne, Chris (October 14, 2013). "Lupe Fiasco & Ed Sheeran Team Up on 'Old School Love': Listen". Billboard. Ed Sheeran said of the song, "We have the same A&R in America and he just gave me about seven beats and said write choruses to all of these beats. Lupe loved one of them and is going to hop on it. I'm a massive Lupe Fiasco fan, so it's cool.""Ed Sheeran: 'I Have a New Song That Will Change My Career'". Pressparty. February 25, 2013.
In a 2019 interview with Vibe, Fiasco stated that his label "was not gonna put the album out unless [he] had these types of singles."Ketchum, William (February 22, 2019). "Lupe Fiasco on New World Water, and Changing the World with His Bars Before Leaving Rap Behind". Vibe. He told Sway in the Morning that Craig Kallman of Atlantic presented seven records, though the track was "soft," which made him dislike it. Guy Sebastian happened to be in the studio and encouraged Fiasco to release it. He added that he was cool with Sheeran, but not the song. During this process, the initial sample they used had faced issues with clearance."Lupe Fiasco's Last Interview: Opens Up About New & BEST Album, Kid Cudi & President Obama". YouTube. January 22, 2015.
== Critical reception ==
Billboard noted of the commercial aspect in their review, "[The song] might not return Fiasco to the radio heights of "Superstar" or "The Show Goes On," but it's certainly a step in the right direction."Hyman, Dan (October 25, 2013). "Featured Single Review: "Old School Love" Lupe Fiasco Featuring Ed Sheeran". Billboard.
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