Before I Do

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"Before I Do"
Sevyn Streeter Before I Do Single Cover.jpg
Single by Sevyn Streeter
from the album Girl Disrupted
ReleasedDecember 2, 2016
Recorded2016
Genre R&B
Length3:57
Label Atlantic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) The Stereotypes
Sevyn Streeter singles chronology
"D4L"
(2016)		"Before I Do"
(2016)		"Fallen"
(2017)

"Before I Do" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Sevyn Streeter from her debut studio album, Girl Disrupted (2017). The song was produced by Micah Powell, B Harv and The Stereotypes, Eric Nealante' Phillips. It was released as the album's second single on December 2, 2016 through Atlantic Records. [1] [2] The song samples "(At Your Best) You Are Love" by the late singer Aaliyah, which is an Isley Brothers cover.

Contents

Background and composition

The song was premiered at Rap-Up LIVE on October 18, 2016 along with songs "My Love for You", "D4L" and a soulful cover of Lauryn Hill’s "Ex-Factor". [3] On December 2, 2016 "Before I Do" was released digitally as a single on iTunes. [1] On December 4, 2016, Streeter posted three pictures taken from the set of the music video with lyrics from the song on and hashtags "#BEFOREIDO #VIDEOMONDAY #GIRLDISRUPTED" revealing the video would be released on December 5, 2016. [4] [5] [6] In an interview with Fuse Streeter described the track to be influenced by the late R&B singer Aaliyah. [7]

Critical reception

The song was well received by critics. Rap-Up stated in a review "Sevyn Streeter is set to release her debut album next year, but before 2016 is over, she’s giving fans another taste of Girl Disrupted with “Before I Do.” The stripped-down R&B jam finds the Haines City songstress ready to take her relationship to the next level, but before she does, she wants to make sure her man is the right one." [8] HotNewHipHop said in a review "Sevyn Streeter has a voice of velvet, and on her new single "Before I Do," she lets those uniquely soothing vocals loose. Over an old school 90's R&B beat, she investigates a potential lover before allowing him to smash." [9] Singersroom stated in a review "Sevyn Streeter continues to heighten anticipation around her forthcoming debut album, Girl Disrupted, with the release of the new record, Before I Do. On the stripped-down tune, the R&B songstress finds herself in the gray area of love: she’s trying to figure out if her boo is real or if he’s unfaithful. [10]

Music video

A teaser video was released to Streeter's YouTube account on December 2, 2016. [11] The music video was released to Streeter's YouTube account on December 5, 2016, directed by Mike Ho who previously directed "My Love for You. [12]

Live performances

During television network's Revolt Sessions Streeter performed tracks "My Love for You", "Before I Do", "D4L", "Prolly" from her upcoming album and "Shattered" from the extended play (EP) Call Me Crazy, But.... [13] Streeter performed the song on The Wendy Williams Show on July 11, 2017. [14]

Track listings and formats

Digital download [1] [2]
  1. "Before I Do" – 3:57

Charts

Charts (2017)Peak
Position
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay ( Billboard ) [15] 15
US Adult R&B Songs ( Billboard ) [16] 1

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabelRef
WorldwideDecember 2, 2016 Digital download Atlantic Records [1] [17]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Before I Do Sevyn Streeter MP3 Downloads". Amazon (U.S. Store). Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  3. ↑ "SEVYN STREETER DEBUTS NEW MUSIC, COVERS LAURYN HILL AT RAP-UP LIVE". Rap-Up. 2 December 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "Baby in my mind, we should be together.... #BEFOREIDO #VIDEOMONDAY #GIRLDISRUPTED". Instagram. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
  5. ↑ "Cause I want u to be all over me, truthfully.... #BEFOREIDO #VIDEOMONDAY #GIRLDISRUPTED". Instagram. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
  6. ↑ "But before I do, I wanna know before I go there with you... #BEFOREIDO #VIDEOMONDAY #GIRLDISRUPTED". Instagram. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
  7. ↑ "Sevyn Streeter Discusses Aaliyah's Influence On Before I Do". YouTube. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
  8. ↑ "NEW MUSIC: SEVYN STREETER – 'BEFORE I DO'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  9. ↑ "Sevyn Streeter - Before I Do [New Song]". Hot New Hip Hop. 3 December 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
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  13. ↑ "REVOLT Sessions Sevyn Streeter". YouTube. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  14. ↑ "Watch Sevyn Streeter Perform "Before I Do" on Wendy".
  15. ↑ "Hip Hop/R&B Songs Airplay Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
  16. ↑ "Adult R&B Songs & Music Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-08-29.
  17. ↑ International releases of Before I Do:
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