"Let Go" | ||||
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Single by Central Cee | ||||
Released | 15 December 2022 | |||
Genre | UK drill[1] | |||
Length | 2:54 | |||
Label | Self-released | |||
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Producer(s) |
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Central Cee singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Let Go" on YouTube |
"Let Go" is a song by British rapper and songwriter Central Cee. It was released as a single on 15 December 2022. The song samples "Let Her Go" (2012) by English singer-songwriter Passenger.
Background and release
[edit]On 8 December 2022, the rapper took to TikTok to ask his followers if they approved of a clip of the song. The snippet quickly went viral across the app.[1] The song was described as flipping the original message of the song it samples and turning it into an outlet for his desires after his girlfriend left Cee.[2]
Critical reception
[edit]Aron A. of HotNewHipHop opined that all involved turned the original song into a "velvety drill banger" that showcases "Cee's vulnerability", as well as a "more melodic style" than usual.[1] Jack Lynch at Hypebeast wrote that the song sees the rapper tapping "into his current love affairs", while simulateneously giving "wider love advice for his audience".[3] Raphael Helfand of The Fader thought the chorus was "more befitting" than his previous hit single "Doja".[4] James Keith of Complex noticed the productional changes. While the "808 slides and hi-hat triplets" are still present, the rapper traded his "punchiness and bravado" for a "kind of stark, candid rhyming".[5]
Music video
[edit]The music video was released on 15 December 2022 and was shot at Alexandra Palace in London on 22 November 2022, right before his "Still Loading" concert at the venue.[6] It was directed by long-term collaborator Kunography.[7]
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]Year-end charts
[edit]Chart (2023) | Position |
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Australia (ARIA)[41] | 78 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[42] | 50 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[43] | 83 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[44] | 57 |
UK Singles (OCC)[45] | 59 |
Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[46] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
Austria (IFPI Austria)[47] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[48] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[49] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
France (SNEP)[50] | Platinum | 200,000‡ |
Italy (FIMI)[51] | Platinum | 100,000‡ |
Poland (ZPAV)[52] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
Portugal (AFP)[53] | Platinum | 10,000‡ |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[54] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[55] | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[56] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
Streaming | ||
Sweden (GLF)[57] | Platinum | 8,000,000† |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c A., Aron (16 December 2022). "Central Cee Closes Out A Hot Year With New Single "Let Go"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ "Central Cee, Let Go: the song lyrics & their meaning". Auralcrave. 16 December 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ Lynch, Jack (16 December 2022). "Central Cee Is All About Love in His New Song "Let Go"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ Helfand, Raphael (15 December 2022). "Central Cee shares new song "Let Go"". The Fader. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ Keith, James (16 December 2022). "Central Cee Changes Gear For Heartbreak Anthem "Let Go"". Complex. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ Sgherri, Gabby (17 December 2022). "This Week In Music: Beyoncé Is Bringing Club Renaissance to LA & Central Cee Samples Passenger on "Let Go" Single". BeatRoute. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ Krol, Charlotte (16 December 2022). "Central Cee shares new song 'Let Go' that samples Passenger's 'Let Her Go'". NME. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "Central Cee – Let Go" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ "Central Cee – Let Go" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ "Central Cee – Let Go" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100: Week of January 14, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 51/52. týden 2022 in the date selector. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Track Top-40 Uge 2, 2023". Hitlisten. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ "Central Cee: Let Go" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ "Central Cee – Let Go" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ "Central Cee – Let Go" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of January 21, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ "Top Singoli – Classifica settimanale WK 51" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Mūzikas Patēriņa Tops/ 02. nedēļa" (in English and Latvian). LAIPA. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ "2023 2-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "Central Cee – Let Go" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 26 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Singel 2023 uke 01". VG-lista. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 11.02.2023–17.02.2023.) (in Polish). OLiS. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ^ "Central Cee – Let Go". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "Romania Songs". Billboard. 31 December 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ^ "Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 10/02/2023" (in Italian). San Marino RTV. 10 February 2023. Archived from the original on 10 February 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 202251/52 into search. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI". IFPI ČR. Note: Select SK SINGLES DIGITAL TOP 100 and insert 202251/52 into search. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Central Cee – Let Go" Canciones Top 50.
- ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 2". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "Central Cee – Let Go". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ "Rhythmic Airplay: Week of April 22, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 100 Singles Chart for 2023". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Rapports annuels 2023" (in French). Ultratop. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Jahrescharts 2023" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2023". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "End of Year Singles Chart – 2023". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Austrian single certifications – Central Cee – Let Go" (in German). IFPI Austria. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Central Cee – Let Go". Music Canada. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
- ^ "Danish single certifications – Central Cee – Let Go". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "French single certifications – Central Cee – Let Go" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – Central Cee – Let Go" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 23 August 2023. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Let Go in the search box.
- ^ "Portuguese single certifications – Central Cee – Let Go" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Spanish single certifications – Central Cee – Let Go". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Cee)". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "British single certifications – Central Cee – Let Go". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Sverigetopplistan – Central Cee" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 27 May 2023.