Ft. Samantha Cole | Shaggy - Luv Me, Luv Me

"Luv Me, Luv Me" is a reggae-fusion track by Shaggy, best known for its dual history as both a soundtrack centerpiece and a hit single from his diamond-certified album, Hot Shot . While the version featuring is the most widely recognized today, the song's origins are rooted in a high-profile collaboration that nearly never saw a wide release. The Two Versions: Janet Jackson vs. Samantha Cole

The song was a top 10 hit in Australia, Belgium, Ireland, and Portugal. Music Video and Media Shaggy - Luv Me, Luv Me ft. Samantha Cole

Though Janet Jackson does not appear in the video, it features film stars Whoopi Goldberg, Angela Bassett, and Taye Diggs. Luv Me, Luv Me | Music Video Wiki | Fandom "Luv Me, Luv Me" is a reggae-fusion track

The 2000 version reached #23 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40, whereas the 1998 Jackson version had peaked at #76 on the Hot 100. Samantha Cole The song was a top 10

Despite the star power, the collaboration was fraught with difficulty:

To ensure the track made the album, Shaggy re-recorded it with American singer Samantha Cole . Cole’s "soft and sultry" delivery was praised for complementing Shaggy’s charismatic reggae style, and this became the version released as the album's third official single in 2001. Chart Success and Legacy