I'm Into You

Lopez released "Louboutins", a song written and produced by The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, as the first single from Love? in November 2009. On April 1, the song was released to the iTunes Store in North America, four days earlier than planned in those markets. The song was then sent to rhythmic and urban airplay in the United States on April 26, 2011, as the second single from Love?. "I'm Into You" was solicited to contemporary hit radio stations in the United States on June 12, 2011. ==Music and lyrics==

"I'm Into You" is a midtempo pop and R&B song, with a length of three minutes and twenty seconds (3:20). The song was written by Taio Cruz, Lil Wayne and Stargate (Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen), who also produced the song. The song features a guest rap from Lil Wayne, who Lopez cited as being her favorite male rapper at the time. Lopez's vocals for the song were recorded and produced by Kuk Harrell, with additional recording from Jim Annunziato, Josh Gudwin and Chris "TEK" O'Ryan at Roc the Mic Studios in New York City and Westlake Recording in Los Angeles. Lil Wayne's rap was recorded by Mike "Banger" Cadahia, with assistance from Elizabeth Gallardo. Eriksen handled audio engineering of "I'm Into You", alongside Miles Walker with additional engineering from Damien Lewis. The song was later mixed by Phil Tan with the assistance of Lewis at Ninja Club Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. According to Rap-Up, on the song, Lopez "finds herself lost in love" and her lover's attraction. "I'm Into You" follows the "pop blueprint"; "layering sparkling synths over sharply bouncing, island tinged percussion" and a "dance floor friendly bass line". ==Critical reception==

"I'm Into You" received positive reviews. Mary Kinney of AOL Music praised the song's "unstoppable production", stating that: "The hook of Lopez repeating 'I'm into you' will be ringing in listeners' ears long after the song is over, and Lil Wayne provides clever wordplay... The club-ready refrain challenges the listener to not sing along. This song is bound for greatness". Scott Shetler of PopCrush called the song one of the standout tracks on Love?, possessing "one of the most memorable and infectious hooks on the record". Jody Rosen of Rolling Stone said that although the song "should be a hot summer single", the song's lyrics are "painfully insipid, and the bland singsong tune fails to work its way into your mind's ear." He concluded by stating that: "Even Weezy, sounding as irrepressible as ever, can't coax any pep out of the desultory J. Lo". Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine praised the song, calling it a "summer-hit-in-the-making" with a "sexy island vibe and the kind of 'na-na-na' hook Rihanna has built an entire career around". Poppy Reid of The Music Network criticized the song for its reliance on autotune and lyrics "you just don't expect (or want) from a 41-year-old". ==Chart performance==

"I'm Into You" debuted at number 72 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for the issue dated May 21, 2011. It eventually reached a peak of 41 on August 21, 2011, and stayed on the chart for total of 13 weeks. "I'm Into You" debuted at number 36 on the US Pop Songs chart for the issue dated July 9, 2011. The next week the single jumped to number 31 and eventually reached its peak of 19 on August 12, 2011. The next week it rose to number 19 and eventually topped the chart for the issue dated July 23, 2011; the single stayed on the chart for total of 11 weeks. The song entered the Canadian Hot 100 chart at number 61 on April 23, 2011, but the next week it fell off the chart. On May 21, 2011, it re-entered the chart at number 79 and eventually reached a peak of 55. After five weeks on the chart it reached its peak at number nine on June 18, 2011. It also charted on the UK R&B Chart where it reached a peak of three. After five weeks on the chart it reached a peak of 22 and was certified gold by International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) - Switzerland for selling over 15,000 digital copies. It was more successful in Norway, where it debuted at its peak of nine and stayed on the chart for total of three weeks. In Italy "I'm Into You" peaked at number 14 and was certified gold by Federation of the Italian Music Industry (FIMI) after 15,000 digital copies of the song were sold. Also, the song reached the top twenty in several others countries including Finland, Germany Scotland and Spain, top thirty in Belgium, Ireland and Netherlands then top forty in France and Denmark. ==Music video==

Background The music video for "I'm Into You" was directed by Melina Matsoukas. Lopez shot the video's main scenes in Chichen Itza, Mexico, in early April 2011. Additional scenes with Lil Wayne were shot on April 21 in Los Angeles. US Weekly reported that scenes were filmed at different locations around a Mayan archaeological site. During one of the scenes shot at night, the ancient columns were lit for Lopez to dance around. Rap-Up released two images from the shoot, and wrote: "A tatted Weezy leaned his back against People's Most Beautiful Woman in the World in the first images from the set." Telenovela star and model William Levy was cast as Lopez's love interest for the video. The video aired on NBC's Today on May 2, 2011. Although Lil Wayne was pictured filming scenes with Lopez, on green-screen, in Los Angeles, he does not appear in the version of the video premiered on Today. A version featuring the rapper was uploaded to Lopez's official Vevo on May 9, 2011. It is nearly identical to the first version, but features additional scenes where Lil Wayne appears alone against a dimly lit yellow backdrop. In one scene, Lopez is sat on the steps of Kukulkán's pyramid, dressed in a snakeskin outfit with a headwrap, matching bangles, and platform wedge heels. Along with the song's midtempo beat, "I'm Into You" also features an unexpected dance breakdown, where Lopez bursts into some swift choreography to a clip of her song "Papi". Another version of the video was later released, intercut with scenes featuring Lil' Wayne. Lopez is seen flaunting her body around ancient Mesopotamian Ziggurats. Reception Robert Copsey from Digital Spy gave a positive review for the video, enjoying the beach part, which according to him, is "reminiscent of her 'Love Don't Cost a Thing' video" and praising the dance breakdown, which included, according to him, "a wonderfully choreographed breakdown moment", featuring new album track 'Papi'. Dennis Pastorizo of the website Terra USA was impressed with the video, saying that: "Jennifer Lopez looks smokin' hot-heck-I dare to say, better than ever in the video." Ann Lee from the UK website Metro said that: "watching Jennifer Lopez's video for I'm Into You is like going on a summer holiday." She also thought that "Lopez tries her best to be as sexy as possible." Becky Bain of the website Idolator was also positive, saying that: "it's the perfect vid to welcome the Summer season." Eliot Glazer from MTV Buzzworthy positively said that: "Ms. Lopez still looks just as good! It's like she's aging in reverse." ==Live performances==

Lopez was initially set to perform "I'm Into You" for the first time during an episode of American Idol on May 5, 2011, but didn't end up following through with it. In June, Lopez was the headlining act for the 2011 Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium for a crowd of 75,000; "I'm Into You" was included on her setlist. Lopez performed "I'm Into You" during her appearance on the British chat show Alan Carr: Chatty Man on June 17, 2011. The song subsequently rose to number nine on the UK Singles Chart as a result of her performance. During the performance, Lil Wayne's parts of the song appeared in a clip which was displayed on the big screen. ==Track listing==

Digital download – single • "I'm Into You" (feat. Lil Wayne) – 3:54 '''Digital download – "I'm Into You" Remixes''' • "I'm Into You" (Dave Audé Radio) – 3:54 • "I'm Into You" (Low Sunday I'm Into You Radio) – 4:07 • "I'm Into You" (Gregor Salto Hype Radio) – 3:20 • "I'm Into You" (Dave Audé Club) – 7:01 • "I'm Into You" (Low Sunday I'm Into You Club) – 6:25 • "I'm Into You" (Gregor Salto Hype Club) – 5:10 • "I'm Into You" (Dave Audé Dub) – 7:08 • "I'm Into You" (Low Sunday I'm Into You Dub) – 6:25 • "I'm Into You" (Gregor Salto Hype Dub) – 5:12 ==Credits and personnel==

Adapted from the album credits. Personnel • Jim Annunziato – vocal recording • Mike "Banger" Cadahia – vocal recording (Lil Wayne's vocals) • Dwayne Carter (Lil Wayne) – featured rap vocals, songwriter • Taio Cruz – songwriter • Mikkel S. Eriksen – songwriter, producer (alongside Hermansen, credited as Stargate), recording engineer, instruments • Elizabeth Gallardo – assistant vocal recording (Lil Wayne's vocals) • Josh Gudwin – vocal recording • Jennifer Lopez – lead vocals • Kuk Harrell – vocal producer, vocal recording, vocal editing • Tor E. Hermansen – songwriter, producer (alongside Eriksen, credited as Stargate), instruments • Damien Lewis – additional audio mixer, assistant engineer • Chris "TEK" O'Ryan – vocal recording • Jeanette Olsson – background vocals • Phil Tan – audio mixer • Miles Walker – recording engineer ==Charts==

Weekly charts Year-end charts ==Certifications==