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Years after its release, Tinashe revealed on the Zach Sang Show that her label ( RCA ) pushed for the Chris Brown collaboration on "Player" to ensure radio support, despite her feeling he wasn't the right fit for the song's pop genre. Public Reception and Conflict

The song features emotional themes of a "hopeless battle" in a relationship, with Tinashe singing about her "armor shattering" while Brown provides a supporting verse. Relation to Official Collaborations

Tinashe feat. Chris Brown - Down With Your Love - SoundCloud

The track is notable for its atmospheric R&B sound and its prominent use of a sample from Ryuichi Sakamoto’s iconic 1983 composition, "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence". Unofficial / Leaked Track. Leak Date: Mid-March 2016.

Down with your love. It's an end game. It's a hopeless battle. Turn around and walk away. Then you call me. Make my armor shatter.

Many fans often confuse "Down With Your Love" with their official 2015 single, "".

In 2023, Tinashe described her past collaborations with controversial artists as "embarrassing" due to her lack of creative control at the time. This sparked a social media response from Chris Brown, who mocked her career longevity in Instagram comments. Tinashe – Down With Your Love Lyrics - Genius

This was the lead single for Tinashe's then-upcoming Joyride album, released by RCA Records .