"Shoulda Let You Go" is a song by American R&B singer Keyshia Cole. It was written by Cole and Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins for her second studio album '' Just like You'' (2007), while production was helmed by Jerkins. The song features additional vocals by rapper Amina Harris. "Shoulda Let You Go" premiered on August 25, 2007, on V103, an

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-based radio station, and was later released as the album's second single. It reached number 40 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and peaked at number six on the

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Music video

The video was shot in

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and directed by

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. It premiered on

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's '' Access Granted'' on October 4, 2007. The video begins with Cole sleeping as we see roses and an answering machine showing that she has been given ten missed calls and twelve unread messages from her ex. It then shows Cole partying while interacting with her best friends. Scenes of her dancing in a bikini on a beach are shown in-between as well as Cole dancing with a bunch of male dancers. Rapper Amina makes an appearance in the video.

Track listings

Notes * signifies vocal producer

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of ''Just like You''. *Amina – vocals *Keyshia Cole – vocals, writer * Ron Fair – vocal producer *

Rodney Jerkins Rodney Roy Jerkins (born July 29, 1977), also known by his stage name Darkchild, is an American record producer, rapper, and songwriter. He has collaborated with a broad range of popular artists. Jerkins has won multiple Grammy Awards. Among hi ...

– producer, writer * Dave Pensado – mixing engineer

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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