"Hot Love" is a song by British pop group Five Star, released as a single in 1986. It was the fifth single from their second studio album, Silk & Steel. The song was written and produced by Barry Blue and Simon Climie.
"Hot Love" is a pop song characterized by its synthesized instrumentation, catchy chorus, and the lead vocals of Denise Pearson, the group's primary vocalist. The lyrics center around themes of romantic desire and the intensity of new love.
Upon release, "Hot Love" achieved moderate commercial success, reaching the top 20 in the UK Singles Chart. It contributed to the overall success of the Silk & Steel album, which helped establish Five Star as a prominent pop act in the mid-1980s. The song was often performed during the group's concert tours.
The single release of "Hot Love" included various remixes and B-sides, often featuring extended versions designed for dance floors. Its music video featured the group performing the song against a futuristic, high-tech backdrop, typical of the visual style prevalent in music videos of that era. The song remains a popular track from Five Star's discography and is often included on 1980s compilation albums.