The music video was received with positive response from most critics . Mike Wass of '' Idolator '' called it her " sexiest visual since 2011 's breathtaking ' I 'm Into You ' , also noting that " it 's a fairly simple set-up but , in director Anthony Mandler 's capable hands , it turns out to be an absolute feast for the eyes . The black-and-white photography is gorgeous , J.Lo has never looked better and her co-star is n't exactly hard on the eyes either . " Rachel McRady of '' US Weekly '' praised Lopez for looking " more fit and fabulous than ever after more than two decades in the business . " Rebecca Macatee of '' E! News '' wrote that the singer " flaunts insanely sexy body " in the video , while Patrick Gomez of '' People '' noted that she " continues to look half her age in the sensual music video . " Claudette Davis of '' Daily Mail '' remarked that " Lopez has never looked better than she does in the 90s inspired video , " while Lucas Villa of '' AXS '' found the video to be reminiscent of late director Herb Ritts ' classic clips . Carolyn Menyes of '' Music Times '' felt that the video " looks like a fancy old school perfume ad . " Lopez first performed " First Love " during the 2014 Billboard Music Awards , where she was awarded with the 2014 Icon Award . During the performance , Lopez blended " First Love " with Motown classic ' Ai n't No Mountain High Enough . ' Michelle McGahan of '' Pop Crush '' praised Lopez for " not only look ing jaw-dropping in a one-shoulder , sparkly black dress , but she belted out the tune with such fervor and showed the world just how well she can really move . ( We 're talking , rivaling Beyoncé . That 's how good her performance was ! ) The singer looked so fierce and she so totally nailed the number . " She also performed the same medley during her free concert in the Bronx , on June 4 , 2014 . Lopez also performed the track during the finale of the thirteenth season of the American Idol , wearing a unique blue one-piece . Halfway through " First Love , " Jennifer shouted that she was ready to dance — and started to run off the stage and jumped onto the judge 's table where she showed some sexy moves . Backed by a large group of dancers , Lopez returned to the stage for a quick dance break before reminding everyone , " I 'm still Jenny from the Block ! " . The song was also part of Lopez 's setlist during her concerts in 2014 , including the " Powerhouse 2014 " and the " iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party " , on June 28 , 2014
2014 Billboard Music Awards
2014 Billboard Music Awards
First Love (Jennifer Lopez song)