"If I Could Go!" is the first single released from American rapper Angie Martinez's second studio album, Animal House (2002). The track features rapper Sacario and singer Lil Mo and was produced by Rick Rock. Rick Rock co-wrote the song with the three performers. It is Martinez's highest-charting song to date on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 15. The song won two Certified BDS Spin Awards for 50,000 radio spins and 100,000 radio spins.
Song information According to the album liner notes, "If I Could Go" was recorded at Battery Studios in New York City and Sacario's former recording studio, West Wing, in Connecticut. The song was mixed at Right Track Studios by Supa Engineer Duro.
Music video The video was directed by Film Director Steve Carr.
Track listings UK CD and 12-inch single; Australian CD single "If I Could Go!" (radio edit) – 3:58 "If I Could Go!" (album version) – 4:06 "Coast 2 Coast (Suavemente)" (hip hop version) – 3:28
European CD single "If I Could Go!" (album version) – 4:06 "Coast 2 Coast (Suavemente)" (hip hop version) – 3:28
Credits and personnel Credits are lifted from the US promo CD liner notes.
Studios Recorded at West Wing Studios (Connecticut, US) and Battery Studios (New York City) Mixed at Right Track Studios (New York City) Mastered at Sterling Sound (New York City)
Personnel
Angie Martinez – writing Jamar Austin – writing Ricardo Thomas – writing Cynthia Loving – writing Rick Rock – production D. Boog "Nocko" – recording Carlisle Young – recording Super Engineer Duro – mixing Chris Gehringer – mastering
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2002–2003) Peakposition Australia Hitseekers (ARIA) 13 Canada (Nielsen SoundScan) 68
Year-end charts Chart (2002) Position US Billboard Hot 100 69 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard) 89 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard) 56 US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard) 19
Chart (2003) Position US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard) 95
Release history Region Date Format(s) Label(s) United States May 28, 2002 Elektra July 22, 2002 Contemporary hit radio Australia October 21, 2002 CD United Kingdom February 3, 2003
Usage in media "If I Could Go!" is featured on The Transporter movie soundtrack. The song is included on the NBA Live 2003 video game soundtrack. The soundtrack sold 1.3 million copies, becoming the first video game soundtrack in history to be Certified Platinum by the RIAA, which led to it being inducted into the Guinness World Records as the "first officially-released video game soundtrack to be RIAA certified platinum". According to Guinness World Records, NBA Live 2003 Soundtrack went Platinum in only six months.
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