Format Digital download Length 3:49 | Recorded 2012 Label Ultra | |
Released August 12, 2012 (2012-08-12) Genre Dance, electronic, rock, pop | ||
"Letting Go (Cry Just a Little)" is a song written and performed by Haitian club, pop, R&B, electronic, and urban artist Qwote and Cuban-American rapper, Pitbull, the latter of whom is credited as MR. Worldwide. The song was released on Aug 14, 2012 as the lead single from Ultra Dance 14, a compilation album released by Qwote's record label, Ultra Records. The song was produced by The Crew and JU-BOY and interpolates the chorus from "Piano in the Dark" by Brenda Russell.
Music video
The music video was filmed in Los Angeles and directed by David Rousseau. The music video takes place in an empty house, where Qwote and his love interest (played by Susannna Janson) are in a family feud. Pitbull is seen rapping on a television, which the love interest watches. She then kicks the television as Pitbull finishes his verse. In the end, Qwote reconciles with the woman. The video has garnered 195,824 views on YouTube, as well as 52 likes.