Don't Let Me Fall
| "Don't Let Me Fall" | |||||||
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| Single by B.o.B | |||||||
| from the album B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray | |||||||
| Released |
April 5, 2010 (iTunes) November 30, 2010 September 28, 2010[1] | ||||||
| Format | Digital download | ||||||
| Recorded | 2010 | ||||||
| Genre | Alternative hip hop, alternative rock, rap rock | ||||||
| Length | 4:35 | ||||||
| Label | Grand Hustle, Rebel Rock, Atlantic | ||||||
| Writer(s) | Bobby Simmons, Clarence Montgomery III | ||||||
| Producer(s) | Bobby Simmons | ||||||
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"Don't Let Me Fall" is a song by American recording artist B.o.B, released in the US on April 5, 2010 as the second single from his debut studio album, B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray (2010). The track was released as a digital download on April 5, and was later released as a "Deluxe Single", on November 30, 2010 through Atlantic Records. The song was sent to radio on September 28, 2010.[1] The song was featured on the fourth season premiere of the BET TV show, The Game and was also used during the intro for the 2011 BCS National Championship Game on ESPN.[2]
Music video
The music video, directed by Ethan Lander, who also directed "Nothin' on You," was filmed in downtown Denver at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. The video contains footage from B.o.B's humble beginnings and of supporters, from manager TJ Chapman to Grand Hustle label-boss T.I.. The video premiered at midnight November 16, 2010 on MTV.com.[3]
Track listing
- iTunes released "Don't Let Me Fall" as a deluxe single on November 30, 2010.[4]
- Digital single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Don't Let Me Fall" | B. Simmons, C. Montgomery III | B.o.B | 4:35 |
| 2. | "Can I Fly?" | B. Simmons | B.o.B | 3:39 |
| 3. | "Don't Let Me Fall" (Music Video) | 4:35 | ||
| 4. | "Can I Fly?" (Music Video) | 3:39 |
Personnel
- Lead vocals – Bobby Simmons
- Producers – Bobby Simmons and Chris Moten
- Lyrics – Bobby Simmons, Clarence Montgomery III
- Label: Grand Hustle, Rebel Rock, Atlantic
Charts and certifications
Charts
| Chart (2010–11) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 62 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 67 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Sales/shipments |
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| United States (RIAA)[7] | Gold | 500,000* |
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^shipments figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- 1 2 "Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". FMQB. Archived from the original on 28 October 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-07.
- ↑ Horgan, Timothy. "2011 BCS - OREGON vs AUBURN | Opening Sequence". 2011 BCS National Championship Game. Bluefoot. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ↑ "B.o.B's 'Don't Let Me Fall' Video Premieres". MTV. 2010-11-16. Retrieved 2011-11-15.
- ↑ "Don't Let Me Fall - Deluxe Single". iTunes. December 2010.
- ↑ "B.o.B – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for B.o.B.
- ↑ "B.o.B – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for B.o.B.
- ↑ "American single certifications – B.o.B – Don't Let Me Fall". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
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