Let It Go

Keyshia Cole

About Let It Go

"Let It Go" is a song by American R&B recording artist Keyshia Cole. It was written by Cole, Jack Knight, Cainon Lamb, Lil' Kim, and Missy Elliott for her second album Just Like You (2007) and samples "Juicy Fruit" by Mtume, and "Don't Stop the Music" by Yarbrough and Peoples, while also interpolating "Juicy" by The Notorious B. I. G., who also sampled "Juicy Fruit." Production was handled by Elliott and Lamb, with Lil' Kim and Elliott also appearing as featured vocalists on the track. Released as the album's lead single, it debuted at number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the issue date of July 7, 2007, and peaked at number 7, becoming Cole's third top ten hit single altogether and first top ten Billboard Hot 100 single as a lead artist. It also became Cole's first number 1 hit on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 50th annual ceremony, held in February 2008. "Let It Go" was ranked 59th on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007. The single sold over two million copies in the US and was certified 2x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). 


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2007
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You need to get if he don't wanna
Love you the right way he ain't gonna
It ain't where he's at its where he
Where he wanna be

(Huh huh oh)
(Huh huh oh)
(Huh huh oh)
(Huh huh)

(I don't want yo man)
'Cause I got it like that
But it ain't even gotta be like that
(Eh he he he he)
Yo man he be calling me back
'Cause see I'm fine and a matter of fact
(Eh he he he he)
He asked how I do that that
Fit my jeans over baby fat
Listen
I don't know the type of tricks he playin
But I should warn you I don't want ya man

I understand why you wanna try
Make him stay home late at night
But if wanna go he'll be gone no lie
I can't explain how many times I tried
How many times I cried
Thinking about mine and where he might be
Remember when I gave everything I got
Couldn't get deep down inside
How ya love someone who didn't love me
But now I get if he don't wanna
Love you the right way he ain't gonna
It ain't where he's at it's where he
Where he wanna be

[Chorus: x2]
If he ain't gonna love you
The way he should
Then let it go
If he ain't gonna treat you
The way he should
Then let it go

When this song come on in the club
They gon be like damn that's hot
And when they play it in they car
They gon drop they tops like damn that's hot
They gon mix it wit Biggie "It was all a dream" like damn that's hot
Me and Keyshia won't stop
Til the tick don't tock like damn that's hot

Now understand why I take my time
'Cause you come wit alibis
Trying to get me to see that's where you trying to be
But I don't want yo man
Your man's been calling me
Trying to get me to see
That he wants me to be wit him
But he ain't the one for me
And if you only knew
You would
Do what you had to
Finally see that
You need to get if he don't wanna
Love you the right way he ain't gonna
It ain't where he's at its where he
Where he wanna be

Here's a little lesson Lil Kim don't stress 'em
Kick 'em all straight to the curb like Beckham
Broke up wit my Ex he wit her for now but
Little do she know she just a rebound
Callin' my phone she so outta pocket
I been there before old girl you need to stop it
When he's wit you he's wishin' it was me
You might be where he's at but I'm where he wanna be (baby baby)

[Chorus: x2]

When this song come on in the club
They gon be like damn that's hot
And when they play it in they car
They gon drop they tops like damn that's hot
They gon mix it wit Biggie "It was all a dream" like damn that's hot
Me and Keyshia won't stop
Til the tick don't tock like damn that's hot

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Keyshia Cole

Keyshia Cole (born October 15, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter. She gained nationwide acclaim when her 2005 debut album, The Way It Is, was certified platinum by the RIAA. Her sophomore album, Just Like You, went into production shortly after and was released in September 2007 and certified platinum four months later. Her third studio album, A Different Me, was released in December 2008 and has also been certified platinum. All three of these albums were supported by her record breaking reality/documentary series Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is which aired on BET from 2006-2008, giving viewers a closer look into Cole's career and family life with her biological mother and sister. After a two year hiatus, she released her fourth studio album, Calling A… more »

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Written by: Keyshia Cole, Melissa Elliott, Tijuan Frampton, Kimberly Jones, Jack Knight, Cainon Lamb, James Mtume

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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17 facts about this song

Record Label
"Let It Go" was released under the Geffen Records label, known for producing numerous hit songs across genres.
Release Date
The song debuted on June 19, 2007, and eventually became a major hit.
Song Remix
There was a song remix featuring T.I., Young Dro, and Missy Elliott, showing the popularity and versatility of the song.
Album Success
The song "Let It Go" is from Keyshia Cole's second album titled "Just Like You," which received numerous positive reviews and peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart.
R&B Chart
"Let It Go" rose to No.1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs list, indicating its tremendous popularity within the R&B music industry.
Grammy Nomination
The success of the album, largely propelled by the hit song "Let It Go," earned Keyshia Cole four nominations at the 50th annual Grammy awards.
Music Video
The music video for "Let It Go" was directed by acclaimed music video director Benny Boom, who has worked with notable artists such as Nicki Minaj, Nelly, and P. Diddy.
Billboard Hot 100
"Let It Go" peaked at No.7 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing its mainstream popularity and success.
Collaboration Details
The collaboration with Lil' Kim and Missy Elliott offered varying styles and voices on the song. Each of these three artists brought their unique style and flair to the song.
Genre
The song falls under the Hip Hop Soul genre, a unique blend of R&B, hip-hop, and soul music.
Song Samples
"Let it Go" uses samples from the Mtume song "Juicy Fruit", which adds a certain vintage ambiance to the track.
Platinum Status
The song went Platinum, with over 1,000,000 sales in the United States alone. It marked a significant achievement for Keyshia Cole, Lil' Kim, and Missy Elliott.
BET Awards
"Let It Go" earned a nomination for Best Collaboration at the 2008 BET Awards, highlighting the successful synergy of these three dynamic artists on this track.
Soul Train Music Awards
The success of "Let it Go" also resulted in a nomination for Best R&B/Soul Single, Female at the 2008 Soul Train Music Awards.
Female Empowerment
The song is often seen as a female empowerment anthem, emphasizing the importance of self-worth and moving on from unhealthy relationships.
Music Bridge
The music bridge also features rapper Lil' Kim, adding a distinctive rap section to complement the R&B melody of the song.
Consecutive Hits
"Let It Go" is Keyshia Cole's first of three consecutive hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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