Never Let You Go (Jason Derulo and Shouse song) explained

Never Let You Go
Cover:Never_Let_You_Go_by_Derulo_and_Shouse.png
Type:single
Artist:Jason Derulo and Shouse
Released:November 4, 2022[1]
Length:2:58
Label:
  • Hell Beach
  • Onelove
Producer:Saltwives
Chronology:Jason Derulo
Prev Title:No No No
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Saturday/Sunday
Next Year:2023

"Never Let You Go" is a song by American singer Jason Derulo and Australian-New Zealand electronic music duo Shouse, released on November 4, 2022.

At the APRA Music Awards of 2024, the song won Most Performed Dance/Electronic Work.[2] [3]

Background and release

In October 2022, Shouse announced the song via their Facebook page, saying "Never thought that the legend Jason Derulo hearing our music in Ibiza would lead to a collaboration like this... but love what he's done!"[1]

Derulo said "I'm extremely excited to present my latest project 'Never Let You Go' to my fans all around the globe. It was such a fun experience working with Shouse and I can't wait for everyone to start vibing to it."[4] The song sample's Shouse's previous single "Won't Forget You".[4]

Reception

Kat Bein from Billboard said "This new one from Jason Derulo and Shouse taps a bit into that epic feeling, but with a modern and tempered R&B twist." Bein concluded saying "Let this one play loud when you've got to dance yourself clean of a heartbreak, or are just looking to let loose from Friday to Sunday."[5]

Charts

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Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 26

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Viral Melbourne Duo to Release Track With Jason Derulo Next Week. The Music. 27 October 2022. 28 October 2022.
  2. Web site: G Flip, Genesis Owusu, RVG & More Shortlisted For 2024 APRA Song Of The Year. The Music. February 22, 2024. February 23, 2024.
  3. Web site: APRA Music Awards 2024: Troye Sivan, Sia & The Teskey Brothers Among Biggest Winners. The Music. May 1, 2024. May 2, 2024.
  4. Web site: Jason Derulo & SHOUSE Release New Single 'Never Let You Go'. Broadway World. November 4, 2022. May 2, 2024.
  5. Web site: First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From John Summit, Shouse & Jason Derulo, Blond:ish, Gryffin & More. Billboard. November 4, 2022. May 2, 2024.
  6. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. November 14, 2022. May 2, 2024.