"Never Let You Go" is a song by American singer Jason Derulo and Australian-New Zealand electronic music duo Shouse, released on November 4, 2022.
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| Single by Jason Derulo and Shouse | ||||
| Released | November 4, 2022[1] | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Saltwives | |||
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At the APRA Music Awards of 2024, the song won Most Performed Dance/Electronic Work.[2][3]
Background and release
editIn October 2022, Shouse announced the song via their Facebook page, saying "Never thought that the legend Jason Derulo hearing our music in Ibiza would lead to a collaboration like this... but love what he's done!"[1]
Derulo said "I'm extremely excited to present my latest project 'Never Let You Go' to my fans all around the globe. It was such a fun experience working with Shouse and I can't wait for everyone to start vibing to it."[4] The song sample's Shouse's previous single "Won't Forget You".[4]
Reception
editKat Bein from Billboard said "This new one from Jason Derulo and Shouse taps a bit into that epic feeling, but with a modern and tempered R&B twist." Bein concluded saying "Let this one play loud when you've got to dance yourself clean of a heartbreak, or are just looking to let loose from Friday to Sunday."[5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] | 26 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Viral Melbourne Duo to Release Track With Jason Derulo Next Week". The Music. 27 October 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "G Flip, Genesis Owusu, RVG & More Shortlisted For 2024 APRA Song Of The Year". The Music. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "APRA Music Awards 2024: Troye Sivan, Sia & The Teskey Brothers Among Biggest Winners". The Music. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Jason Derulo & SHOUSE Release New Single 'Never Let You Go'". Broadway World. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "First Spin: The Week's Best New Dance Tracks From John Summit, Shouse & Jason Derulo, Blond:ish, Gryffin & More". Billboard. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 14 November 2022. Retrieved 2 May 2024.