Let Go (Central Cee song) explained

Let Go
Cover:Central Cee - Let Go.png
Type:single
Artist:Central Cee
Genre:UK drill
Length:2:54
Label:Self-released
Producer:
  • Nastylgia
  • KwolleM
Prev Title:One Up
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Me & You
Next Year:2023

"Let Go" is a song by British rapper and songwriter Central Cee. It was released as a single on 15 December 2022. The song samples "Let Her Go" (2012) by English singer-songwriter Passenger.

Background and release

On 8 December 2022, the rapper took to TikTok to ask his followers if they approved of a clip of the song. The snippet quickly went viral across the app.[1] The song was described as flipping the original message of the song it samples and turning it into an outlet for his desires after his girlfriend left Cee.[2]

Critical reception

Aron A. of HotNewHipHop opined that all involved turned the original song into a "velvety drill banger" that showcases "Cee's vulnerability", as well as a "more melodic style" than usual.[1] Jack Lynch at Hypebeast wrote that the song sees the rapper tapping "into his current love affairs", while simulateneously giving "wider love advice for his audience".[3] Raphael Helfand of The Fader thought the chorus was "more befitting" than his previous hit single "Doja".[4] James Keith of Complex noticed the productional changes. While the "808 slides and hi-hat triplets" are still present, the rapper traded his "punchiness and bravado" for a "kind of stark, candid rhyming".[5]

Music video

The music video was released on 15 December 2022 and was shot at Alexandra Palace in London on 22 November 2022, right before his "Still Loading" concert at the venue.[6] It was directed by long-term collaborator Kunography.[7]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022–2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[8] 11
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 23
Denmark (Tracklisten)[10] 12
Global 200 (Billboard)[11] 31
Italy (FIMI)[12] 12
Latvia (LAIPA)[13] 19
Lithuania (AGATA)[14] 33
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[15] 13
Norway (VG-lista)[16] 11
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[17] 53
Romania (Billboard)[18] 22
San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[19] 37
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[20] 5
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[21] 5
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[22] 20

Year-end charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
Australia (ARIA)[23] 78
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[24] 50
Germany (Official German Charts)[25] 83
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[26] 57
UK Singles (OCC)[27] 59

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Central Cee Closes Out A Hot Year With New Single "Let Go". A.. Aron. HotNewHipHop. 16 December 2022. 23 December 2022.
  2. Web site: Central Cee, Let Go: the song lyrics & their meaning. Auralcrave. 16 December 2022. 23 December 2022.
  3. Web site: Central Cee Is All About Love in His New Song "Let Go". Lynch. Jack. Hypebeast. 16 December 2022. 23 December 2022.
  4. Web site: Central Cee shares new song "Let Go". Helfand. Raphael. The Fader. 15 December 2022. 23 December 2022.
  5. Web site: Central Cee Changes Gear For Heartbreak Anthem "Let Go". Keith. James. Complex. 16 December 2022. 23 December 2022.
  6. Web site: This Week In Music: Beyoncé Is Bringing Club Renaissance to LA & Central Cee Samples Passenger on "Let Go" Single. Sgherri. Gabby. BeatRoute. 17 December 2022. 23 December 2022.
  7. Web site: Central Cee shares new song 'Let Go' that samples Passenger's 'Let Her Go'. Krol. Charlotte. NME. 16 December 2022. 23 December 2022.
  8. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. 16 January 2023. 13 January 2023.
  9. Canadian Hot 100: Week of January 14, 2023. Billboard. 10 January 2023.
  10. Web site: Track Top-40 Uge 2, 2023. Hitlisten. 18 January 2023.
  11. Billboard Global 200: Week of January 21, 2023. Billboard. 18 January 2023.
  12. Web site: Top Singoli – Classifica settimanale WK 51. Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. it. 24 December 2022.
  13. Web site: Mūzikas Patēriņa Tops/ 02. nedēļa. en, lv. LAIPA. June 18, 2023. January 11, 2023.
  14. Web site: 2023 2-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). AGATA. lt. 13 January 2023. 13 January 2023.
  15. Web site: NZ Top 40 Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 26 December 2022. 24 December 2022.
  16. Web site: Singel 2023 uke 01. VG-lista. 7 January 2023.
  17. Web site: OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay. OLiS. Polish. 20 February 2023. Select week 11.02.2023–17.02.2023..
  18. Romania Songs. 27 December 2022. Billboard. 31 December 2022.
  19. Web site: Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 10/02/2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230210170533/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/radio/radio-san-marino/top-50-ascoltare . 2023-02-10 . it . . 10 February 2023 . 25 July 2024.
  20. Web site: ČNS IFPI. IFPI ČR. Note: Select SK SINGLES DIGITAL TOP 100 and insert 202251/52 into search.. 2 January 2023.
  21. Web site: Veckolista Singlar, vecka 2. Sverigetopplistan. 14 January 2023.
  22. Rhythmic Airplay: Week of April 22, 2023. Billboard. 18 April 2023.
  23. Web site: ARIA Top 100 Singles Chart for 2023. Australian Recording Industry Association. 12 January 2024.
  24. Web site: Rapports annuels 2023. Ultratop. fr. 7 January 2024.
  25. Web site: Jahrescharts 2023. GfK Entertainment charts. de. 10 December 2023.
  26. Web site: Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2023. hitparade.ch. 1 January 2024.
  27. Web site: End of Year Singles Chart – 2023. Official Charts Company. 3 January 2024.

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