Impossible (Shontelle song)
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"Impossible" is a song by Barbadian recording artist Shontelle. It is the lead single from her second studio album, No Gravity. The track was produced by Arnthor Birgisson and was written by Birgisson & Ina Wroldsen. It was released via download on iTunes on February 9, 2010. To date the track is Shontelle's highest charting single on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Canadian Hot 100.
Critical reception
Michael Menachem of Billboard gave the song a positive review, comparing its poignancy and technical precision to Beyoncé's song "Irreplaceable".[2] He also praised her vocals on the song, branding them "effortless and anthemic," and added that the song shows her vulnerable side.[2] He also praised Birgisson's production on the song, commenting that his choice of instruments compliment its melody.[2] Financial website MarketWatch branded the song a "passionate ballad" and Shontelle's vocals "soulful".[3]
Chart performance
On June 26, 2010, the song reached chart position 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Shontelle's highest-peaking song on the chart. It later rose to 16 in its 12th week on the Hot 100.[4] On June 24, 2010, the song climbed to 38 on the Canadian Hot 100, making it Shontelle's highest-reaching single on that chart, before climbing still further to 34.[4]
Music video
The official video was produced by TAJ Stansberry. In the video, singer Steph Jones plays Shontelle's love interest. The video opens with Shontelle entering an apartment at 12:14 p.m. The video is a reflection of the past. During the first chorus, Shontelle is talking to her boyfriend and they start caressing. In the second chorus, Shontelle and her boyfriend are arguing while Shontelle is also shown writing a song and scribbling off words. Later, her boyfriend is having a beer at a party. He is celebrating his platinum success. Later, Shontelle receives a letter from a recording studio. Later, she is putting away glasses and bottles. At the end, a reflection is shown in black and white. The final scene is kissing her boyfriend on the head, and then goes back to the present, where Shontelle is getting into a taxi.
Live performances
Shontelle performed the song at the NewNowNext Awards televised on digital cable television channel Logo.[3] The event marked her first live performance on network television.[3]
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