Love Thug

"Love Thug" is the third official single by American pop singer and model Helena Rossi. It is the singer's fifth single overall including worldwide releases and fourth including radio only singles.
 
==Background==
The song was written by pop sensation, China. It was given to Helena as the song didn't suit China's style. It was also produced by China. 
The song was hinted for release since it was confirmed as her song, The Music Network finally confirmed it's release by naming it their Premier Pick. It was later confirmed for March 30th when Helena's manager added it to the Release Schedule. 
It is now set to compete with Elice Claire's upcoming single Keepin' U Up, much like Rossi's and Claire's previous efforts in Australia, One Thousand Stars and Be Strong. 
Four Formats have been confirmed for release. The single will be the first to be released to Japan for Rossi and is being released in a Digital, 2 Physical and an exclusive Promotional Video/DVD Version. 
China will perform the song live in the Strictly Censored Tour which Rossi is supporting. 
==Music Video==
The video is a typical revenge on cheating boyfriend style music video. It features Elice Claire's ex boyfriend. Rossi said that the video was made prior to the falling out. 
==Track listings==
;Promotional Disc http://i42.tinypic.com/r2tc1k.jpg
#Love Thug (Radio Edit) 
#Love Thug (Censored Radio Edit) 
#One Thousand Stars (Supersensual Mix) 
;CD1 Physical Disc http://i42.tinypic.com/vyxwy1.jpg
#Love Thug 
#Your Colour (English version) 
#Vulnerable (JP Update Mix) 
;CD2 Physical Disc http://i40.tinypic.com/efjgqp.jpg
#Love Thug (Censored Radio Edit) 
#Flying Without Wings 
#Love Thug (Radio Edit) 
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#Love Thug (EC's Ain't No Luv, It's 'Bout Da Thug Remix) 
#Love Thug (Phoenix Rising's Doomsday Club Mix) 
#Love Thug (Aftershock's Criminal Matsermind Dub) 
#Love Thug (UpTempo Donked-Up Club Mix) 
#Love Thug (DAMNED Metal Screamo Mix) 
#Love Thug (Aftershock's Vulnerable Radio Re:Edit) 
#Cybertronic Thug (VS. Schizophonic) 
;17" Vinyl http://i43.tinypic.com/2llbjox.jpg
Side A: Love Thug 
Side B: Love Thug (Censored Radio Edit)
 
;Love Thug/Vulnerable CD1 
#Love Thug 
#Vulnerable (JP Update Mix) 
#Your Color (JP version) 
#Love Thug (Instrumental) 
#Vulnerable (Instrumental)
 
;Love Thug/Vulnerable CD2 
#Love Thug 
#Vulnerable 
#Your Color (English version) 
#Love Thug (Acapella) 
#Vulnerable (Acapella)
 
;Love Thug/Vulnerable PV Edition 
#Love Thug (Promotional Video) 
#Vulnerable (Promotional Video) 
#Love Thug (Behind The Scenes)
 
Artwork
Physical CD1 
 Physical CD2 
 The Remix EP 
 17" Vinyl 
 
Promo Single Cover 
 Ltv1.jpgLove Thug/Vulnerable PV Edition 
 Ltv2.jpgLove Thug/Vulnerable CD1 
 Ltv3.jpgLove Thug/Vulnerable CD2 
==Chart Performance==
The song has performed moderately well in the US and the UK. It peaks in the Top 20 of the UK Airplay and Prerelease chart. Also charting within many US charts. It is also Rossi's first Japanese single, and has performd well, peaking at #3 on the Daily Charts (3-4-4-3-4-5-6) and charting at #4 on the Weekly Charts. It has also peaked at #25 on the Monthly Charts after a week of release. 
==Charts==
Sales/Peak	Chart (2009)
#9 	(130,001) UK Singles Chart
#11 	(37446 spins) UK Airplay
#3 	(+4510 spins) UK Airplay Greatest Gainers (15/03/09)
#8 	POP BOX Video Countdown
#8 	URAPS Pre-release Chart
#8 	ARIA Australian Charts
#19 	US Billboard Hot 100
#18 	US Billboard Hot Pop
#40 	US Billboard Hot Airplay
===Oricon Sales Chart=== 
;March
*Daily Singles Chart #3 9 Weeks 
*Weekly Singles Chart #4 69,712 
*Monthly Singles Chart #18 101,485
 
;April 
*Daily Singles Chart #8 
*Weekly Singles Chart #14 21,495 
*Monthly Singles Chart #21 51,021
 
;May 
*Daily Singles Chart #24 
*Weekly Singles Chart #41 7,912 
*Monthly Singles Chart #59 18,966
 
;Yearly 
*Yearly Singles Chart
==Release history==
Country 	Format 	Release Date
Australia	Airplay 	March 2, 2009
UK 	Airplay 	March 9, 2009
Australia	Digital 	March 16, 2009
US 	Digital 	March 16, 2009
Canada 	Digital 	March 16, 2009
Japan 	PhysicalDigital	March 16, 2009
Japan 	PV/DVD Edition 	March 23, 2009
Australia	Physical 	March 30, 2009
UK 	Physical 	March 30, 2009
Category:2009 singles