"Commitment" is a song recorded by American R&B singer

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for her yet-to-be-released ninth studio album, ''Trenches''. It was written by Monica and Kyle Christopher along with Denisia "Blu June" Andrews and Brittany "Chi" Coney, while production was helmed by Andrews and Coney under their production moniker

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. Her debut release with her own label Mondeenise Music after departing from

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soon after releasing her previous album, '' Code Red'' (2015), it was released as the album's first single on January 11, 2019. "Commitment" reached number one on the US ''Billboard'' Adult R&B Songs chart for the week ending July 21, 2019, becoming her first chart topper in nine years.

Critical reception

''Soulbounce'' found that "Commitment" had a "very forward chorus. Helping onicaput her requests out into the universe is laid-back production, with light flourishes of guitar mixed with trappy programmed drums that nod to her Atlanta roots. While the song doesn't reinvent her signature sound, it shows that Monica doesn't need major label backing to deliver the quality and consistency that she always brings to the table." ''Def Pen'' wrote that "relatable for any and all that strive for a healthy relationship with someone else, "Commitment" is classic Monica at her finest."

Chart performance

"Commitment" reached number one on the US ''

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'' Adult R&B Songs chart dated July 27, 2019, becoming Monica's fourth chart topper after " For You I Will" (1997), and the first two singles from her 2010 album '' Still Standing'', " Everything to Me" and " Love All Over Me," which each reigned for four weeks in 2010. Beyond its success on the Adult R&B Songs, "Commitment" also reached number 22 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart due to a strong 29 percent boost to 10.4 million in audience in the week ending July 21, as well as number 25 on the Hot R&B Songs chart. When asked about the success of the song, Monica wrote ''Billboard'' magazine via email: "It's surreal on a few levels to have a No. 1 record at all ..I'm elated that people are welcoming true R&B music again and enjoying artists that have been true to it for decades like myself!"

Music video

An accompanying music video for "Commitment", directed by Teyana Taylor, was filmed in

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in the week of March 28, 2019. It premiered online on April 18, 2019, while making its television debut after an episode of

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's reality television series '' T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle'' which Monica appeared on. The visuals picture the singer as an inmate who after gunning down a man, she sings about trust while adjusting to prison life, including breaking up a fight between Tameka "Tiny" Harris and another inmate. The video also stars Summerella.

Track listing

*Digital download # "Commitment" – 2:43

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from

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. *

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– producer, writer *

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– vocals, writer *Kyle Christopher – writer * Brittany Coney – producer, writer *Melinda Dancil – music director, production assistant

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Release history

References

External links

Monica.com
– official website {{authority control 2019 singles Monica (singer) songs 2019 songs Songs written by Monica (singer)