Free Yourself (Fantasia song)

For the 2022 single by Jessie Ware, see Free Yourself (Jessie Ware song).
"Free Yourself"
Single by Fantasia featuring Missy Elliott
from the album Free Yourself
ReleasedApril 4, 2005
Genre
Length4:18
LabelJ
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Missy Elliott
Fantasia singles chronology
"Baby Mama"
(2004) 		"Free Yourself"
(2005) 		"Ain't Gon' Beg You"
(2005)
Missy Elliott singles chronology
"Lose Control"
(2005) 		"Free Yourself"
(2005) 		"Teary Eyed"
(2005)

"Free Yourself" is a song recorded by American singer Fantasia for her debut studio album of the same title (2004). It features a guest appearance from rapper Missy Elliott, who wrote the song alongside Craig Brockman and Nisan Stewart, and produced it with Brockman. The song was released as the fourth single from Free Yourself on April 4, 2005, by J Records.

A moderate commercial success, "Free Yourself" peaked at number 41 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number three on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Critically acclaimed, it was nominated for Best R&B Song and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards (2006).

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 February 2023, it has over sixty-four million views.[1]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Free Yourself.[2]

  • 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

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result
2006 Grammy Award Best R&B Song Nominated
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance Nominated
ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Award Most Performed Song Won

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Free Yourself"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States April 4, 2005 Urban adult contemporary radio J
[6]

References

  1. ^ Official music video on YouTube
  2. ^ Free Yourself (booklet). J Records, 19 Recordings. 2004.
  3. ^ "Fantasia Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  4. ^ "Fantasia Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  5. ^ "2005 Year End Chart: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  6. ^ "Going For Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1600. April 1, 2005. p. 19. Retrieved December 27, 2024 – via World Radio History.
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