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Summer of Love (Shawn Mendes and Tainy song)

"Summer of Love" is a song by Canadian singer Shawn Mendes and Puerto Rican record producer Tainy. It was released on August 20, 2021 by Island Records. Mendes solely handles vocals, while Tainy handles production alongside Neon16 and co-producer Ido Zmishlany.

"Summer of Love"

August 20, 2021

3:04

  • Tainy
  • Neon16
  • Zmishlany (co.)

Background and promotion[edit]

On August 6, 2021, Mendes played a snippet of the song while driving a car.[1] Two days later, which was Mendes' 23rd birthday, Mendes announced a release of the following week.[2] Some lyrics were also teased. Mendes and Tainy announced the song on August 9, 2021.[3] The song serves as the first collaboration between the two artists.[4]

Live performances[edit]

On September 12, 2021 Mendes and Tainy performed the song for the first time together at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.[12] Mendes performed the song solo at BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge on September 14.[13]