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Wikipedia article




"'Let Me Back'" is the debut single by UK singer-songwriter Zarif. It was released on 5 April 2009.The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/feb/20/zarif-soul-music-kindred-spirit ' You're at the mercy of the audience'] It is the first single taken from her debut album 'Box of Secrets'.

Background



"Let Me Back" is written by Zarif, produced by Utters, with additional production by Tommy D who has worked with Kanye West and Corinne Bailey-Rae.RCA: [http://www.rcalabelgroup.co.uk/artist_spotlight/zarif/biog/ Zarif] It features a sample from the song "Im Sorry Babe" by Kokomo.

Before the official release date, Zarif gave out free copies of Let Me Back on limited edition pink cassette at her gigs.Zarif's Comic Blog [http://www.lukeclark.co.uk/uploads/myspace/zarif/webcomic/zarif_comic_ep2.html Episode 2] There are official remixes of the song by Toddla T, Paul Jackson, Bobby & Klein, Love to Infinity, Afroganic and Sticky. There is also an acoustic version of the song which was released free, as a download, on Zarif's website.

"Let Me Back" was also announced as BBC Radio 2's Record of the Week for the week commencing 21 March 2009.BBC Radio 2: [http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/WrecStar/Radio2RecordOfTheWeek-1.jpg Records of the Week]

Critical reception



*'Attitude Magazine' - '"an upbeat slice of sunshine soul that contains glorious horns, a touch of doo wop and a lovely ode to Burt Bacharach at the end"'.Attitude Magazine Jan '09: [http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/58/l_ab1100c1a12f4a62b577cf28ccb75476.jpg 'The Z Factor']

*'Hit Sheet' - "fabulously catchy".

*'thelondonpaper' - 'Single of the Week' (6 April 2009).

Music video



The music video for "Let Me Back" was released in March 2009 and was directed by Rebel Alliance.[http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1544602623?bctid=14564194001 Zarif - "Let Me Back" Video])

Track listings



;UK CD single

# "Let Me Back" - 3:41

# "Stop What You're Doing" (Acoustic Version)

;UK Digital download[https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003HG7L42 Let Me Back: Zarif: Amazon.co.uk: MP3 Downloads]

# "Let Me Back" (Radio Edit) - 3:41

# "Let Me Back" (Bobby & Klein Remix) - 5:15

# "Let Me Back" (Love To Infinity Club Mix) - 6:44

# "Let Me Back" (Paul Jackson Remix) - 6:29

# "Let Me Back" (Toddla T Remix) - 4:37

# "Let Me Back" (Sticky Remix) - 6:22

References



Category:Zarif (singer) songs

Category:2009 debut singles

Category:2009 songs


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