"Shoulda Let You Go" is a song by American R&B singer Keyshia Cole. It was written by Cole and Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins for her second studio album Just like You (2007), while production was helmed by Jerkins. The song features additional vocals by rapper Amina. "Shoulda Let You Go" premiered on August 25, 2007, on V103, an Atlanta-based radio station, and was later released as the album's second single. It reached number 41 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number six on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Music video The video was shot in Miami and directed by Erik White. It premiered on BET's Access Granted on October 4, 2007. The video begins with Cole sleeping as we see roses and an answering machine showing that she has been given ten missed calls and twelve unread messages from her ex. It then shows Cole partying while interacting with her best friends. Scenes of her dancing in a bikini on a beach are shown in-between as well as Cole dancing with a bunch of male dancers. Rapper Amina makes an appearance in the video.
Track listings
Notes signifies vocal producer
Credits and personnel Credits adapted from the liner notes of Just like You.
Amina – vocals Keyshia Cole – vocals, writer Ron Fair – vocal producer Rodney Jerkins – producer, writer Dave Pensado – mixing engineer
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2007) Peakposition Germany Urban (DBC)15 Netherlands Urban (MegaCharts)37 New Zealand Urban Radio (RMNZ)29
Year-end charts Chart (2007) Position Germany Urban (Deutsche Black Charts)97 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)92 Chart (2008) Position US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)41
References
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