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Free Yourself (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Free Yourself'" is a song by American singer Fantasia. It was written by rapper Missy Elliott, Craig Brockman, and Nisan Stewart for her debut album of the same name (2004), while production was helmed by Elliott, with Brockman credited as co-producer. The song was released as the album's fourth single on June 1, 2005 in United States where it peaked at number forty-one on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, number three on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number one on the Adult R&B Airplay chart. "Free Yourself" was nominated for two Grammy Awards ('Best R&B Song' and 'Best Female R&B Vocal Performance'), and is the winner of an ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Award.
Commercial performance
"Free Yourself" was released as the fourth single from Fantasia's debut album 'Free Yourself' on June 1, 2005 in United States. It peaked at number forty-one on US 'Billboard' Hot 100, number three on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number one the US Adult R&B Airplay chart. It received two Grammy nominations in 2006: for Best R&B Song and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. It won an ASCAP award (ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Award) for Most Performed Song in 2006.
Music video
The music video for "Free Yourself" was released in 2005 to promote the song, and, as of July 2016, it has over thirteen million views.[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BWs3fs9nnzc Official music video on YouTube]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of 'Free Yourself'.
*Carlos Bedoya mixing, recording
*Craig Brockman co-producer, keyboards, writer
*Chris Brown mixing assistance
*Missy Elliott background vocalist, producer, writer
*Dave Heuer mixing assistance
*Nisan Stewart drums, writer
*Jazmine Sullivan background vocalist
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Awards and nominations
References
Category:2005 singles
Category:Fantasia Barrino songs
Category:Songs written by Missy Elliott
Category:Songs written by Craig Brockman
Category:2004 songs
Category:J Records singles
Category:Contemporary R&B ballads
Category:Soul ballads
Category:2000s ballads
Category:Songs written by Nisan Stewart
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