Letting Go (Dutty Love)
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"Letting Go (Dutty Love)" is a song by American recording artist
Background
The song was produced by
The song was released onto iTunes on June 21, 2010 on "East Coast Digital Radio-Hip-Hop/Rap Podcast/Blog" for a free download as a podcast.[5]
An alternate version of the song exists that appears to be an earlier version of the song. The said version does not feature vocals from Nicki Minaj, which suggests that this was the original version of the song before the Nicki Minaj version had been arranged, and therefore has a different third verse; furthermore the ending is extended and features one more repetition of the last line. The song's length of 3 minutes and 47 seconds is about the same as the regular version (that includes the intro by Minaj from the third verse at the beginning). This alternate version is referred to as "Letting Go (Dutty Love) (Promo Only Clean Edit)". It is not known if the version was leaked or distributed for promotional use by the record label.[citation needed]
Composition
The song sounds similar to Rihanna's "Te Amo", which was also produced by the same production team, Stargate.[6] The song has been described as an "island-tinged" jam that features synthesized dance floor beats and air horn effects.[1][7] Minaj is featured in the song during the bridge and an additional verse reigning in her R-rated commentary on the "light-and-fluffy" track.[1] "Letting Go (Dutty Love)" lyrically speaks of about new love, letting go of worries and just having fun.[1][7] The melody and its backbeat feature the refrain "Dutty, dutty, dutty love love", which has been complimented.[1] Kingston accentuates a Caribbean drawl atop steel drums and a heavy bassline.[8]
Critical reception
Music video
A music video for the single was shot over the weekend of June 17, 2010, in
Live performances
Minaj has rapped her verse on select dates of her Pink Friday Tour. She also performed her part on her Pink Friday: Reloaded Tour.
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Chart (2010) | Peak position |
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Australia ( ARIA)[13]
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73 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 35 |
Canada | 41 |
Italian Airplay Chart
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96 |
New Zealand ( Recorded Music NZ)[15]
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23 |
US Billboard Hot 100[16] | 36 |
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[17] | 18 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] | 51 |
US Latin Pop Airplay (Billboard)[19] | 24 |
US | 26 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[21] | 24 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[22] | Platinum | 1,305,000[2] |
Release history
Country | Date | Type |
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United States | June 28, 2010[23] | Rhythmic airplay |
July 13, 2010[23] | Mainstream | |
August 3, 2010[24] | Digital download |
References
- ^ a b c d e Sara D Anderson (2010-06-07). "Sean Kingston, 'Letting Go (Dutty Love)' Feat. Nicki Minaj - New Song". AOL Radio Blog. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
- ^ a b Trust, Gary (2014-12-23). "Ask Billboard: Why Is There No R&B/Hip-Hop in the Hot 100's Top 10?". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2014-12-23.
- ASCAP. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
- ^ a b c "New Music: Sean Kingston f/ Nicki Minaj – 'Letting Go (Dutty Love)'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
- ^ "East Coast Digital Radio-Hip-Hop/Rap Podcast/Blog - Download free podcast episodes by East Coast Digital Radio on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ vivi1234you (2010-06-17). "Sean Kingston And Nicki Minaj Offer Up Their Dutty, Dutty "Letting Go" Video | Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on". Idolator.com. Retrieved 2010-08-17.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c "Sean Kingston And Nicki Minaj Feel Like "Letting Go" This Summer | Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on". Idolator.com. 2010-06-08. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
- ^ "Ask Billboard: Paulina Rubio, Black Eyed Peas, Marvin Gaye". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on July 4, 2015. Retrieved 2010-08-17.
- ^ "Sean Kingston Wants to Wife Nicki Minaj". Rap-Up.com. 2010-06-17. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ Missy (2010-06-21). "On The Sets: Sean Kingston x Nicki Minaj – 'Letting Go (Dutty Love)' | HipHop-N-More". Hiphop-n-more.com. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ "Sneak Peek: Sean Kingston f/ Nicki Minaj – 'Letting Go (Dutty Love)'". Rap-Up.com. 2010-07-29. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ "Video: Sean Kingston f/ Nicki Minaj – 'Letting Go (Dutty Love)'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ [1] ARIA Report 1073. Retrieved 2012-04-06
- ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ "Sean Kingston feat. Nicki Minaj - Letting Go (Dutty Love)". Hung Medien. charts.nz. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
- ^ "Sean Kingston Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Sean Kingston Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard.
- ^ "Sean Kingston Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Sean Kingston Chart History (Latin Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Sean Kingston Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Sean Kingston Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- ^ "American single certifications – Sean Kingston (Feat. Nicki Minaj) – Letting Go (Dutty Love)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2014-12-23.
- ^ a b "Airplay Archive". FMQB. Archived from the original on 2015-09-07. Retrieved 2010-07-27.
- ^ "Letting Go (Dutty Love) [feat. Nicki Minaj] - Single by Sean Kingston - Download Letting Go (Dutty Love) [feat. Nicki Minaj] - Single on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 1990-02-03. Retrieved 2010-08-05.