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2013 single by Sevyn Streeter
"It Won't Stop " is a song recorded by American singer Sevyn Streeter , featuring vocals from American singer Chris Brown . was released on May 22, 2013 as the first single from her debut extended play (EP) Call Me Crazy, But... , by Atlantic Records . The single achieved platinum status from Recording Industry Association of America and received a warm reception from industry critics and the public.
Reception
According to the Vibe magazine, the single "dominated the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay category for nine weeks straight" upon its release.[ 1]
NPR has described the song as having "sunk into our collective consciousness through commercial radio play and a music video viewed more than 35 million times [as of 2014] and on the recommendation of a growing group of critics and fans", with lyrics that are "vernacular, warm, and unpretentious".[ 2]
Background and composition
The song was premiered on May 22, 2013.[ 3] On June 24, 2013, Streeter released an acoustic performance video for the single.[ 4] "It Won't Stop" is described as a contemporary R&B song.[ 5]
Streeter released the remix to the song on August 28, 2013.[ 6] It features Chris Brown . Streeter released an extended play of a collection of remixes featuring Brown on February 18, 2014.[ 7] [ 8]
Music video
On October 10, 2013, Streeter uploaded the music video for the remix on her YouTube account.[ 9] The video for the remix also premiered on BET 's 106 & Park and was directed by Brown who also appears in the video along with NBA player Dorell Wright , playing Sevyn's love interest.[ 10] [ 11]
Track listing
Digital download[ 12] Title 1. "It Won't Stop" 4:18
Digital download[ 13] [ 14] Title 1. "It Won't Stop" (featuring Chris Brown) 4:41
It Won't Stop (Remixes) – EP[ 15] [ 16] Title 1. "It Won't Stop" (featuring Chris Brown) (Dwyr Radio Edit) 2:59 2. "It Won't Stop" (featuring Chris Brown) (Freeschool Remix) 5:06 3. "It Won't Stop" (featuring Chris Brown) (Michael Keenan Radio Edit) 3:28 4. "It Won't Stop" (featuring Chris Brown) (ClickNPress Remix) 4:54 5. "It Won't Stop" (featuring Chris Brown) (Mozaix Festival Radio Edit) 3:36 6. "It Won't Stop" (featuring Chris Brown) (Cahill Radio Edit) 4:05
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications and sales
Release history
Region
Date
Format
Version
Label
Ref
United States
May 22, 2013
Digital Download
Original Version
Atlantic Records
[ 12]
October 10, 2013
With Chris Brown
[ 13]
United Kingdom
[ 14]
France
[ 24]
United States
February 18, 2014
The Remixes – EP
[ 15] [ 16]
References
^ Diamond Hillyer (2015): Preview: Sevyn Streeter Marries Her Pen Game To Situationships On Debut LP ‘On The Verge’ , Vibe
^ Frannie Kelly (2014) Sevyn Streeter Knocks Us Out , NPR
^ "New Music: Sevyn Streeter – 'It Won't Stop' " . Rap-Up.com. May 23, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013 .
^ "Sevyn Streeter – It Won't Stop (Acoustic Performance)" . singersroom.com. June 25, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013 .
^ Sheffield, Rob (June 19, 2014). "Rob Sheffield's Top 25 Songs of 2014 So Far" . Rolling Stone . Wenner Media LLC . Retrieved October 15, 2016 .
^ "New Song: Sevyn Streeter – 'It Won't Stop (ft. Chris Brown)' " . 28 August 2013.
^ Ramirez, Erika (February 13, 2014). "Sevyn Streeter, 'It Won't Stop (Remixes)': Exclusive EP Stream" . Billboard . Prometheus Global Media . Retrieved October 15, 2016 .
^ "It Won't Stop (Remixes) [feat. Chris Brown] – EP by Sevyn Streeter on Apple Music" . iTunes . Apple Music . Retrieved October 15, 2016 .
^ "Sevyn Streeter – It Won't Stop ft. Chris Brown [Official Video]" . YouTube . Retrieved September 4, 2016 .
^ Walker, John. "Sevyn Streeter + Chris Brown Channel Everyone From Nelly + Kelly Rowland To Aaliyah + Britney Spears In Their Sensual 'It Won't Stop' Video" . MTV News . MTV . Retrieved October 11, 2013 .
^ "Behind the Video: It Won't Stop ft. Chris Brown" . singersroom.com. October 9, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013 .
^ a b "It Won't Stop Sevyn Streeter MP3 Downloads" . Amazon (U.S.) . Retrieved 5 December 2016 .
^ a b "It Won't Stop (feat. Chris Brown) Sevyn Streeter" . Amazon (U.S. Store) . Retrieved 5 December 2016 .
^ a b "It Won't Stop (feat. Chris Brown) – Single by Sevyn Streeter" . iTunes (UK Store) . Apple Music inc. Retrieved 5 December 2016 .
^ a b "It Won't Stop (Remixes) [feat. Chris Brown] – EP by Sevyn Streeter" . iTunes Store (US) . Apple Inc . Retrieved 5 December 2016 .
^ a b "It Won't Stop (feat. Chris Brown) [Remixes] Sevyn Streeter" . Amazon (U.S. Store) . Retrieved 5 December 2016 .
^ "Sevyn Streeter Chart History (Hot 100)" . Billboard . Retrieved September 4, 2016.
^ "Sevyn Streeter Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved September 4, 2016.
^ "Sevyn Streeter Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)" . Billboard . Retrieved September 4, 2016.
^ "Sevyn Streeter Chart History (Rhythmic)" . Billboard . Retrieved September 4, 2016.
^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2013" . Billboard . Retrieved December 30, 2019 .
^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2014" . Billboard . Retrieved December 30, 2019 .
^ "American single certifications – Sevyn Streeter – It Won't Stop" . Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved May 30, 2017 .
^ "It Won't Stop (feat. Chris Brown) – Single by Sevyn Streeter" . iTunes (France Store) . Apple Music inc. Retrieved 5 December 2016 .
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