Previews from the video portray Keys and Beyoncé dancing and singing around Rio, with locations including two favelas and the Sambódromo. It also peaked at number twenty-four in New Zealand and at number thirty-two in Brazil.Īn accompanying music video, directed by Melina Matsoukas, was shot in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The song was more successful in Australia, where it peaked at number eighteen and was certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), for selling over 35,000 units.
The single charted at number seventy-one on the Canadian Hot 100. Shortly after being sent to radio, the song peaked at number 23 on the US Rhythmic Songs chart and number 60 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. "Put It in a Love Song" talks about a girl who just wants her lover to write her a song and prove to her he's worth her time. However promotion for the song was halted so that Keys could release " Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)" as her next single. It was originally sent to radio on Januby J Records, as the fourth single from Keys' fourth studio album, The Element of Freedom (2009). The song, written and produced by Keys and Swizz Beatz, features guest vocals by American singer Beyoncé. " Put It in a Love Song" is a song by American singer Alicia Keys. " Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down"