Let Go (Central Cee song)

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"Let Go"
Single by Central Cee
Released15 December 2022 (2022-12-15)
GenreUK drill[1]
Length2:54
LabelSelf-released
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Nastylgia
  • KwolleM
Central Cee singles chronology
"One Up"
(2022) 		"Let Go"
(2022) 		"Me & You"
(2023)
Music video
"Let Go" on YouTube

"Let Go" is a song by British rapper and songwriter Central Cee. It was released as a single on 15 December 2022. The song samples "Let Her Go" (2012) by English singer-songwriter Passenger.

Background and release[edit]

On 8 December 2022, the rapper took to TikTok to ask his followers if they approved of a clip of the song. The snippet quickly went viral across the app.[1] The song was described as flipping the original message of the song it samples and turning it into an outlet for his desires after his girlfriend left Cee.[2]

Critical reception[edit]

Aron A. of HotNewHipHop opined that all involved turned the original song into a "velvety drill banger" that showcases "Cee's vulnerability", as well as a "more melodic style" than usual.[1] Jack Lynch at Hypebeast wrote that the song sees the rapper tapping "into his current love affairs", while simulateneously giving "wider love advice for his audience".[3] Raphael Helfand of The Fader thought the chorus was "more befitting" than his previous hit single "Doja".[4] James Keith of Complex noticed the productional changes. While the "808 slides and hi-hat triplets" are still present, the rapper traded his "punchiness and bravado" for a "kind of stark, candid rhyming".[5]

Music video[edit]

The music video was released on 15 December 2022 and was shot at Alexandra Palace in London on 22 November 2022, right before his "Still Loading" concert at the venue.[6] It was directed by long-term collaborator Kunography.[7]

Charts[edit]

Weekly charts[edit]

Weekly chart performance for "Let Go"
Chart (2022–2023) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[8] 11
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[9] 9
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[10] 44
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[11] 7
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] 23
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[13] 4
Denmark (Tracklisten)[14] 12
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[15] 14
France (SNEP)[16] 1
Germany (Official German Charts)[17] 9
Global 200 (Billboard)[18] 31
Hungary (Single Top 40)[19] 16
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[20] 11
Ireland (IRMA)[21] 8
Italy (FIMI)[22] 12
Latvia (LAIPA)[23] 19
Lithuania (AGATA)[24] 33
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[25] 7
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[26] 13
Norway (VG-lista)[27] 11
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[28] 53
Portugal (AFP)[29] 1
Romania (Billboard)[30] 22
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[31] 5
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[32] 5
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[33] 20
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[34] 5
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[35] 3
UK Singles (OCC)[36] 6
UK Indie (OCC)[37] 2
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[38] 1
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[39] 20

Year-end charts[edit]

Year-end chart performance for "Let Go"
Chart (2023) Position
Australia (ARIA)[40] 78
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[41] 50
Germany (Official German Charts)[42] 83
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[43] 57
UK Singles (OCC)[44] 59

Certifications[edit]

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Certifications and sales for "Let Go"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[45] Platinum 70,000‡
Austria (IFPI Austria)[46] Platinum 30,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[47] Platinum 80,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[48] Gold 45,000‡
France (SNEP)[49] Platinum 200,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[50] Platinum 100,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[51] Gold 25,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[52] Platinum 10,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[53] Gold 30,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[54] Platinum 20,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[55] Gold 400,000‡
Streaming
Sweden (GLF)[56] Platinum 8,000,000†

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

References[edit]

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  2. ^ "Central Cee, Let Go: the song lyrics & their meaning". Auralcrave. 16 December 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  3. ^ Lynch, Jack (16 December 2022). "Central Cee Is All About Love in His New Song "Let Go"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  4. ^ Helfand, Raphael (15 December 2022). "Central Cee shares new song "Let Go"". The Fader. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  5. ^ Keith, James (16 December 2022). "Central Cee Changes Gear For Heartbreak Anthem "Let Go"". Complex. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  6. ^ Sgherri, Gabby (17 December 2022). "This Week In Music: Beyoncé Is Bringing Club Renaissance to LA & Central Cee Samples Passenger on "Let Go" Single". BeatRoute. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  7. ^ Krol, Charlotte (16 December 2022). "Central Cee shares new song 'Let Go' that samples Passenger's 'Let Her Go'". NME. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  8. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
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  12. ^ "Canadian Hot 100: Week of January 14, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  13. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 202251/52 into search. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
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  20. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  21. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
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  24. ^ "2023 2-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
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  26. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 26 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
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  30. ^ "Romania Songs". Billboard. 31 December 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
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  37. ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  38. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  39. ^ "Rhythmic Airplay: Week of April 22, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
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  41. ^ "Rapports annuels 2023" (in French). Ultratop. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  42. ^ "Jahrescharts 2023" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  43. ^ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2023". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
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  45. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  46. ^ "Austrian single certifications – Central Cee – Let Go" (in German). IFPI Austria. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  47. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Central Cee – Let Go". Music Canada. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  48. ^ "Danish single certifications – Central Cee – Let Go". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
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  50. ^ "Italian single certifications – Central Cee – Let Go" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  51. ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 23 August 2023. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Let Go in the search box.
  52. ^ "Portuguese single certifications – Central Cee – Let Go" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
  53. ^ "Spanish single certifications – Central Cee – Let Go". El portal de Música. Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  54. ^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Cee)". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
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