Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go

"Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go" is a song by American singer Syleena Johnson. It was written by Johnson, Mike Dunn, and James Seals for her third studio album Chapter 2: The Voice (2002), while production was helmed by Dunn. The song was released as the album's lead single in 2002 and became a top 40 hit in United Kingdom.[1]

"Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go"
Single by Syleena Johnson
from the album Chapter 2: The Voice
ReleasedAugust 5, 2002
Length3:54
LabelJive
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Mike Dunn
Syleena Johnson singles chronology
"Baby I'm So Confused"
(2002)
"Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go"
(2002)
"Guess What"
(2002)

Music video

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A music video for the R. Kelly-produced Remix of "Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go" was directed by filmmaker Nzingha Stewart.[2] It features appearances Busta Rhymes and fellow Flipmode Squad members Sham, Rampage, and Spliff Star.[2]

Track listing

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Enhanced CD single
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go" (The Remix) (featuring Sham, Busta Rhymes, Rampage & Spliff Star)4:27
2."Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go" (Main Mix) (featuring Sham, Busta Rhymes, Rampage & Spliff Star)
4:43
3."Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go" (Urban A/C Main Mix)Dunn3:55
4."Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go" (The Remix Instrumental)
  • Dunn
  • R. Kelly[a]
4:22
5."Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go" (Video) 4:05

Notes

  • ^[a] denotes remix producer

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from the Chapter 2: The Voice liner notes.[3]

Charts

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Chart (2002) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[1] 38
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[4] 8
UK Indie (OCC)[5] 4
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 53

Year-end charts

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Chart (2002) Position
UK Urban (Music Week)[7] 21

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go"
Region Date Format Label Ref
Various August 5, 2002 Rhythmic contemporary radio Jive [2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Lorez, Jeff (November 23, 2002). "Jive's Johnson Pens New 'Chapter'". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  3. ^ Syleena Johnson (Compact Disc). Syleena Johnson. Jive Records. 2002.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  5. ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  6. ^ "Syleena Johnson Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  7. ^ "Top 40 Urban Tracks Of 2002" (PDF). Music Week. January 18, 2003. p. 32. Retrieved August 4, 2023.