"Let It Go" | ||||
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Single by DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber and 21 Savage | ||||
from the album Khaled Khaled | ||||
Released | May 10, 2021 | |||
Genre | Pop rap | |||
Length | 2:45 | |||
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"Let It Go" on YouTube |
"Let It Go" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American record producer DJ Khaled,featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber and British-American rapper 21 Savage. It was released on May 10,2021, as the second single from Khaled's twelfth studio album, Khaled Khaled . Khaled,Bieber,and Savage wrote the song with producer SkipOnDaBeat,while the song was also produced by Al Cres. Deemed a "fun" song,it is supported by bouncy production and playful lyrics about not worrying over what cannot be controlled and,instead,"let it go". [1] [2]
According to Justin Bieber's DJ and A&R coordinator,DJ Tay James,the instrumental of "Let It Go" originally came from the team of Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer Beam,who previously worked with Bieber a couple times earlier in 2021. Beam's team sent Bieber's camp the beat,which previously had a different song with different lyrics. Bieber decided to rewrite and record the song by himself,and later reached out to DJ Khaled. Finally,Khaled got a verse from 21 Savage. [3] On May 2,2021,both Khaled and Bieber put a behind-the-scenes video of the creation of the song,which does not include Savage.
Exclaim 's Josiah Hughes said DJ Khaled's albums are "always good for a great Justin Bieber song",further calling it "another plucky-if-generic pop rap hit". [4] In their album review,Anurag Tagat of Firstpost said "Let It Go" is "pretty much the best example of [radio-friendly,chart-topping music],a sweet production that fits just right for the artists". [5] NME 's Luke Morgan Britton called it an "odd brilliantly ludicrous combo". [6] Similarly, Rolling Stone 's Jeff Ihaza said it "defies all logic but is somehow the perfect song",citing Bieber's signature "bouncy and ebullient" production,21's staccato cadence and ad-libs,and the duo's "magical" vocal registers. [7] A.D Amorosi of Variety said the song allows Bieber "to croon elegantly and ruminate spiritually about the 'things I can't control',while the bassy voice of 21 Savage highlights the track's low end,beautifully". [8] Ben Brutocao from HipHopDX called the track a highlight on Khaled Khaled,saying it pairs Bieber and Savage "on a sunny pop banger that flows as though from a glacial spring". [9] Conversely, Pitchfork 's Evan Rytlewski deemed the song one of the album's lowlights,stating it recycles the summery vibes of their first collaboration on Khaled's chart-topping 2017 single,"I'm the One",which also features American rappers Quavo,Chance the Rapper,and Lil Wayne. [10]
The official music video for "Let It Go" premiered on May 10,2021. It was directed by Colin Tilley. [11] It is set in the theme of a "carefree skit" and pays homage to Adam Sandler's 1996 comedy film Happy Gilmore . [12] The video follows DJ Khaled,Justin Bieber,and 21 Savage taking a different approach to golfing. Bieber portrays Sandler's character from the film,while Khaled,true to his "over-the-top" personality,plays Chubbs Peterson. As Khaled notices Bieber's talent for golf,he ropes him in to defeat their rival 21 Savage,who portrays the character Shooter McGavin. [13] Khaled toasts with his billionaire friends at the We the Best Golf and Club,as his caddy,Bieber,confidently hits a hole-in-one from almost 100 yards away. They continue their antics amid the competition as they drive in their Lamborghini golf carts,until an alligator puts Bieber in danger;Khaled proceeds to wrestle the alligator to protect his newly discovered moneymaker. [13] [14] [15] Khaled then rips off his shirt,and calls Bieber family,before checking the millions in his Chime account. [16] The visual concludes with the trio cruising in their carts to the scoreboard,and enjoying a dance party. [17] The visual was noted for having a large amount of product placements. [13] [18] Bieber also sports a Doug Gilmour jersey in the video. [11]
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [19] | 28 |
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [20] | 49 |
Ireland (IRMA) [21] | 53 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [22] | 8 |
Romania (Airplay 100) [23] | 77 |
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan) [24] | 16 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [25] | 54 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [26] | 25 |
US Rolling Stone Top 100 [27] | 23 |
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