"Goin' Crazy" is a song written and performed by American singer

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. It was released as her debut single from the album ''

'' in the United States as a digital download on February 22, 2005, and as a CD single on March 15, 2005.

Song background

Natalie was initially signed to Latium Entertainment as a

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before she began singing hooks. She had become known within the underground rap circles in her hometown of

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that originally caught the attention of her production team. While working on her own material, Natalie was asked to sing hooks for other artists' tracks. "Goin' Crazy" was the first singing song Natalie wrote, and "That's why it has that rap ikemonologue going on..." A radio program director in Tulsa, Oklahoma found the original mp3 and immediately began to spin it in regular rotation. Quickly, the song became the number one most requested on the radio station and went into power rotation leading to other radio programmers taking notice of the single.

Music video

The music video for "Goin' Crazy" was directed by

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. After Natalie's partner leaves her to go on tour, she's seen walking through her neighborhood in slow motion. At the end, her partner appears on TV, mentioning his absence from Natalie.

Track listings and formats

Digital download EP
Released February 22, 2005 #"Goin' Crazy" (radio version) – 3:54 #"Goin' Crazy" – 4:53 #"Goin' Crazy" (instrumental version) – 4:54 US CD single
B0004381-32; released March 15, 2005 #"Goin' Crazy" (main) – 4:54 #"Goin' Crazy" (remix; Urban mix featuring Big Gem) – 4:16 #"Goin' Crazy" (instrumental) – 4:54 #"Goin' Crazy" (dance mix) – 7:53

Chart performance

"Goin' Crazy" first entered the ''Billboard'' Rhythmic chart in December 2004, and reached the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in February 2005, ultimately peaking at number 13 in April 2005. It debuted and peaked at number 75 in Australia in June 2005.

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Goin' Crazy (Song) 2005 songs 2005 debut singles Natalie (singer) songs Pop ballads Contemporary R&B ballads