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Wikipedia article




"'Before I Do'" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Sevyn Streeter from her debut studio album, 'Girl Disrupted' (2017). The song was produced by Micah Powell, B Harv and The Stereotypes, Eric Nealante' Phillips. It was released as the album's second single on December 2, 2016 through Atlantic Records. The song samples "(At Your Best) You Are Love" by the late singer Aaliyah, which is an Isley Brothers cover.

Background and composition



The song was premiered at Rap-Up LIVE on October 18, 2016 along with songs "My Love for You", "D4L" and a soulful cover of Lauryn Hills "Ex-Factor". On December 2, 2016 "Before I Do" was released digitally as a single on iTunes. On December 4, 2016, Streeter posted three pictures taken from the set of the music video with lyrics from the song on and hashtags "#BEFOREIDO #VIDEOMONDAY #GIRLDISRUPTED" revealing the video would be released on December 5, 2016. In an interview with Fuse Streeter described the track to be influenced by the late R&B singer Aaliyah.

Critical reception



The song was well received by critics. Rap-Up stated in a review "Sevyn Streeter is set to release her debut album next year, but before 2016 is over, shes giving fans another taste of Girl Disrupted with Before I Do. The stripped-down R&B jam finds the Haines City songstress ready to take her relationship to the next level, but before she does, she wants to make sure her man is the right one." HotNewHipHop said in a review "Sevyn Streeter has a voice of velvet, and on her new single "Before I Do," she lets those uniquely soothing vocals loose. Over an old school 90's R&B beat, she investigates a potential lover before allowing him to smash." Singersroom stated in a review "Sevyn Streeter continues to heighten anticipation around her forthcoming debut album, Girl Disrupted, with the release of the new record, Before I Do. On the stripped-down tune, the R&B songstress finds herself in the gray area of love: shes trying to figure out if her boo is real or if hes unfaithful.

Music video



A teaser video was released to Streeter's YouTube account on December 2, 2016. The music video was released to Streeter's YouTube account on December 5, 2016, directed by Mike Ho who previously directed "My Love for You.

Live performances



During television network's Revolt Sessions Streeter performed tracks "My Love for You", "Before I Do", "D4L", "Prolly" from her upcoming album and "Shattered" from the extended play (EP) Call Me Crazy, But.... Streeter performed the song on The Wendy Williams Show on July 11, 2017.

Track listings and formats



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Charts



Release history



References



Category:2016 singles

Category:2016 songs

Category:Sevyn Streeter songs

Category:Atlantic Records singles

Category:Contemporary R&B ballads

Category:Song recordings produced by the Stereotypes

Category:Songs written by Sevyn Streeter

Category:Songs written by Chris Jasper

Category:Songs written by Jonathan Yip

Category:Songs written by Ray Romulus

Category:Songs written by Jeremy Reeves

Category:Songs written by Ray Charles McCullough II

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