Letting Go (Dutty Love)

Nicki Minaj, Sean Kingston

About Letting Go (Dutty Love)

"Letting Go (Dutty Love)" is a song by American recording artist Sean Kingston. It was produced by Stargate, and features Trinidadian recording artist Nicki Minaj. The song was originally released as the second single from Kingston's third studio album, Back 2 Life, but was taken off for unknown reasons. The song samples Rihanna's "Te Amo" which was also produced by the same production team, Stargate. As of December 2014, the song has sold 1.1 million copies in the United States.  


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Hey yo Sean, you Mister Kingston

Dutty dutty dutty love love
I'm feeling like you letting go
Dutty dutty dutty love love
I'm feeling like you letting go
Dutty dutty dutty love love
I'm feeling like you letting go (young money)
Dutty dutty dutty love love

Don't be scared girl, call on me
Cause me I want you for my eyes I'm a lover you see
And the way you a whine and the way you a g'wan
See the men a try to rush ya, like them bread on stop
But baby girl will you be mine
Let go, show your skin because you're one of a kind
And me na gon' lie, girl I must be in love
'Cause the way you a grind you have me caught up

Dutty dutty dutty love love
I'm feeling like you letting go
Dutty dutty dutty love love
I'm feeling like you letting go
Dutty dutty dutty love love
I'm feeling like you letting go
Dutty dutty dutty love love (whoa)

What if you would just come right out of these clothes
You can finally, feel the wind when it blows
Don't be scared to be free to let go, show it off
Feel like letting go
Oh oh oh oh

I'm here and and ya man not right
'Cause you need Sean King in your life, g'yal
King ah my name and my name can't change
Ya need fa' come over and unlink from with lames
Yo I feel like letting go
If you never know, baby now you know
Cause you're one of a kind, and you dress so fine
Like my diamond chain, you shine so bright, oh

Dutty dutty dutty love love
I'm feeling like you letting go
Dutty dutty dutty love love
I'm feeling like you letting go
Dutty dutty dutty love love
I'm feeling like you letting go
Dutty dutty dutty love love

What if you would just come right out of these clothes
You can finally, feel the wind when it blows
Don't be scared to be free to let go, show it off
Feel like letting go
Oh oh oh oh

Aye yo Sean, you Mister Kingston
You say you have it, Louie it, and then some
Look how you gwan on in all your ice
You pretty and you nice
You done know Nicki ah ya wife
But true say, I be up where you stay
I ain't like them other bitches that be actin' loosely
Know you gettin' hype, I know you wanna get up in it
But I just want to think about it for another minute
I think I like your style y'all
Why y'all, why don't we let go
Aye yo and I ain't gotta tell 'em
And I ain't gotta sell 'em
It's y-s-l daddy
I ain't gotta spell it
And yes, I killa kill 'em
I guess I am the villain
I park on the curb,
I'm the owner of the building, the building
Ya deaf?
Boy me soon left
Come get this playboy bunny like Hugh Heph, sigh
Rastafari'
Dutty dutty d-d-d-dutty

What if you would just come right out of these clothes
You can finally feel the wind when it blows
Don't be scared to be free to let go, show it off
Feel like letting go
Oh oh oh oh

Feel like letting go
Oh oh oh oh

Feel like letting go
Oh oh oh oh

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Sean Kingston

Kisean Anderson (born February 3, 1990), better known by his stage name Sean Kingston, is a Jamaican American rapper, singer and songwriter. He pursued a music career and debuted in 2007 with the album Sean Kingston. more »

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15 facts about this song

General Information
"Letting Go (Dutty Love)" is a song by American artist Sean Kingston.
Release Data
The song was released as the second single from his second studio album, "Tomorrow," on August 3, 2009.
Featured Artist
"Letting Go (Dutty Love)" features prominent female rapper, Nicki Minaj.
Genre
This song reflects a blend of reggae, pop, and R&B, which is characteristic of Kingston's musical style.
Chart Performance
It reached number 36 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, highlighting its favorable reception in the American market.
Music Video
The official music video for the song was released on August 3, 2010. It was posted on Kingston's official YouTube channel and features Nicki Minaj.
Song Production
The song was produced by the well-known Jamaican producer, Stargate.
Sean Kingston's Heritage
The term "Dutty Love" in the song's title refers to Sean Kingston's Jamaican heritage, as "Dutty" means "dirty" in Jamaican Patois.
Performance with Live Band
In March 2010, Sean Kingston performed the song with a live band on MTV's "The Seven," adding a unique twist to the track's studio version.
Unique Sound
The song is widely recognized for its unique use of tropical and reggae influenced beats, setting it apart from many other contemporary pop songs at the time.
Positive Reviews
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many praising Sean Kingston's bold, fresh sound and Nicki Minaj's rap verses.
Global Popularity
Besides its success in the United States, the song also charted in countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, demonstrating its global popularity.
Streaming Platforms
The song is available on various music streaming platforms, such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, showing its wide accessibility.
Notable Collaboration
This song marked one of the earliest collaborations between Sean Kingston and Nicki Minaj, who both gained significant fame in the early 2000s.
Inspirational Message
The song conveys a message of letting go and moving on from a troubled relationship, portraying a theme that is widely relatable.

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