Maybe I Should Call

"Maybe I Should Call"
Single by K. Michelle
from the album Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?
Released	November 4, 2014
Format	Digital single
Recorded	2014
Genre	R&B, Soul
Length	3:29
Label	Atlantic Records
Writer(s)	Kimberly Michelle Pate, Eric Hudson, Andrew "Hitdrew" Clifton
Producer(s)	Eric Hudson
K. Michelle singles chronology
"Love 'Em All" (2014) "Maybe I Should Call" (2014) "Hard to Do" (2015)

"Maybe I Should Call" is a song by American R&B singer K. Michelle released on November 4, 2014. It serves as the second single off of the singer's sophomore album, Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?.

Background

The song's lyrics talk about Michelle's past relationship with actor Idris Elba. The Couple had met at the 2013 Soul Train Awards and had an 8-month long relationship. Lyrically, the song specifically talks about the couples breakup and how she wishes she was the one with him, even though he already has a family.^[1]

Critical reception

On the week of November 7, Billboard named "Maybe I Should Call" one of the best singles of the week, giving the song three and half out of four stars. Steven J. Horowitz of Billboard stated that the song is "bristly and raw" and praised her "tender lyrics about a lover's absence".^[2]

Music video

The lyric video for "Maybe I Should Call" was released on her official YouTube account on November 10, 2014.^[3] The music video was released on November 17, 2014 on her official YouTube account.^[4]

References

1. Doggett, Jolie A. "K. Michelle Reveals Relationship with Idris Elba , Claims 'He Has His Ratchet Side'". Essence. Essence Communications. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
2. Horowitz, Steven J. "The Best and Worst Singles of the Week -- From Fifth Harmony to Spandau Ballet". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
3. "K Michelle - Maybe I Should Call [Official Lyric Video)". YouTube. YouTubr. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
4. "K. Michelle - Maybe I Should Call (Official Music Video)". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved November 17, 2014.