Letting Go (Cry Just a Little)

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"Letting Go (Cry Just a Little)"
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Single by Qwote featuring Mr. Worldwide
from the album Ultra Dance 14
ReleasedAugust 12, 2012 (2012-08-12)
Recorded2012
Length3:49
Label Ultra
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) The Crew, JU-BOY
Qwote singles chronology
"Throw Your Hands Up (Dançar Kuduro)"
(2011)
"Letting Go (Cry Just a Little)"
(2012)
"Same Ship"
(2012)
Music video
"Letting Go (Cry Just a Little) Official Music Video" on YouTube

"Letting Go (Cry Just a Little)" is a song written and performed by singer Qwote and rapper Pitbull, the latter of whom is credited as Mr. Worldwide. The song was released on August 14, 2012 as the lead single from Ultra Dance 14, a compilation album released by Qwote's record label, Ultra Records. The song was produced by The Crew and JU-BOY [1] and interpolates the chorus from "Piano in the Dark" by Brenda Russell.

Contents

This is Pitbull's only official song to be credited as "Mr. Worldwide".

Music video

The music video was filmed in Los Angeles and directed by David Rousseau. The music video takes place in an empty house, where Qwote and his love interest (played by Susanna Janson) are in a family feud. Pitbull is seen rapping on a television, which the love interest watches. She then kicks the television as Pitbull finishes his verse. In the end, Qwote reconciles with the woman. The video has garnered a combined 1 million views on YouTube. [2]

Chart history

Chart (2013)Peak
position
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs ( Billboard )35

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References

  1. "Letting Go (Cry Just a Little) [feat. Mr. Worldwide] - Single - Qwote". iTunes . August 14, 2012. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
  2. "QWOTE - LETTING GO (CRY JUST A LITTLE) OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO". YouTube. July 30, 2012. Retrieved October 26, 2014.