"Go Too Far" is a song by American rapper

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featuring former

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member

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. It is released on January 13, 2007, as the third

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from Jibbs' debut studio album ''

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''. The song samples

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". The song was written by Jackson, Melanie Andrews, and Terry Lewis.

Critical reception

"Go Too Far" received generally positive reception from music critics. David Jeffries of

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described it as "sugary sweet", and the song is considered one of the a highlights of the album. Chuck Campbell of ''Scripps Howard News Service'' called the song "wimpy".

Music video

The music video was directed by

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and shows Jibbs and Melody Thornton having a day out in

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. Former

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member Tiffanie Anderson makes an appearance in the video.

Charts

References

2007 singles Jibbs songs Geffen Records singles Songs written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Songs written by Janet Jackson Music videos directed by Meiert Avis 2007 songs {{2000s-hiphop-single-stub