| Before I Do | |
| Cover: | Sevyn_Streeter_Before_I_Do_Single_Cover.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Sevyn Streeter |
| Album: | Girl Disrupted |
| Released: | December 2, 2016 |
| Recorded: | 2016 |
| Genre: | R&B |
| Length: | 3:57 |
| Label: | Atlantic |
| Producer: | The Stereotypes |
| Chronology: | Sevyn Streeter |
| Prev Title: | D4L |
| Prev Year: | 2016 |
| Next Title: | Fallen |
| Next Year: | 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.
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]
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]
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]
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]
| Charts (2017) | Peak Position | |
|---|---|---|
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 15 | |
| US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[16] | 1 |