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I Won't Tell
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Wikipedia article
"'I Won't Tell'" is a song by American rapper Fat Joe. It was released as the first single of his eight album 'The Elephant in the Room' (2008), and features R&B singer J. Holiday. It was released on November 8, 2007 on Fat Joe's MySpace page. It was released through iTunes on December 4, 2007. It is a hip hop and contemorary R&B song.
The song received a mixed reception from critics. The single peaked at number 37 on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100. The accompanying music video for the single was directed by Gil Green.
Critical reception
"I Won't Tell" received mixed reviews from music critics. Reviewing the album, David Jeffries of AllMusic praised the song for being one of the album's better radio singles that bring "sweet relief." Jesal Padania of RapReviews found the lyrics middling but praised J. Holiday's appearance and The Hitmen's production for being soothing. 'HipHopDX' staff writer Mcooper criticized the song along with "You Ain't Sayin Nothin'" for targeting mainstream radio, saying that, "These songs find Joe short on creativity, but eager for radio spins."
Chart performance
"I Won't Tell" peaked at number 37 on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100, giving Joe his fifth top 40 hit on the chart. The song also peaked at numbers three and 12 on the US Hot Rap Songs and US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts respectively.
Music video
The music video for "I Won't Tell" (directed by Gil Green) was released on December 18, 2007 on Fat Joe's MySpace video page. Cameo appearances include Bow Wow, LL Cool J, Diddy, Christina Milian, LeToya Luckett, Junior Reid, Mario Winans, Pitbull, Scott Storch, Flo Rida, E-Class (Poe Boy Entertainment Manager), Akon, DJ Khaled, Slim Thug, Sheek Louch, Dre, and Brisco.
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References
Category:2007 singles
Category:2007 songs
Category:Fat Joe songs
Category:J. Holiday songs
Category:Virgin Records singles
Category:Music videos directed by Gil Green
Category:Songs written by Fat Joe
Category:Songs written by Mario Winans
Category:Songs written by Deric Angelettie
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