U + Me (Love Lesson)

"U + Me (Love Lesson)"
Single by Mary J. Blige
from the album Strength of a Woman
ReleasedFebruary 17, 2017
Recorded2016
Genre
Length4:59
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Brandon "B.A.M." Hodge
Mary J. Blige singles chronology
"American Skin (41 Shots)"
(2016)
"U + Me (Love Lesson)"
(2017)
"Love Yourself"
(2017)

"U + Me (Love Lesson)" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige from her 13th studio album, Strength of a Woman (2017). It was released on February 17, 2017, as the album's second single. Brandon "B.A.M." Hodge produced "U + Me (Love Lesson)" and co-wrote it with Charles Hinshaw, David D. Brown, and Mary J. Blige. It is a soul ballad, and its lyrics revolve around a breakup.

Music critics identified its message as similar to that of Blige's previous single, "Thick of It" (2016). "U + Me (Love Lesson)" received positive reviews from critics for its composition and lyrics. The single charted on several Billboard charts, peaking at number one on the Adult R&B Songs chart. Blige promoted the song through live performances.