Not Letting Go

Tinie Tempah, Jess Glynne

About Not Letting Go

"Not Letting Go" is a song by British rapper Tinie Tempah. It features the vocals from British singer Jess Glynne. The song was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 21 June 2015 as the lead single for his third studio album Youth. It also appears on the deluxe version of Glynne's debut album, I Cry When I Laugh (2015). "Not Letting Go" samples the song "Not for Long" by American rapper B.o. B. and also contains a sample from "There's a Better Way" from Jermaine Jackson's 1982 album "Let Me Tickle Your Fancy". The song entered at the top of the UK Singles Chart, giving Tempah his sixth UK chart-topper (more than any other artist during the 2010s) and Glynne her fourth. Tempah overtook Dizzee Rascal for most number-one singles by a British rap artist. 


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Yes
Ah
Yeah yeah, ready for the summer, girl, your hair look killer
See your batty getting bigger but your waist looks slimmer
And I hope I'm still with you when your hair get thinner
I ain't gotta work it out, I know I'm on to a winner
And I love it when I see you sing a song in the mirror
When you play your favourite records where there ain't no filler
Chicky-cha-chicky-chicky, Sade, J Dilla
Now I'm on the right track, went from a train to a limo
Now we on the right track
Used to know me back in college, now I got it like that
Could've gotten sidetracked, now I'm back on my feet
If I hadn't achieved, would you pack up and leave?
Now you're scratching on me like we're Adam and Eve
Playing "Remix to Ignition" in the back of the Jeep, ah
She like the hook but she don't know the verse
She know I love her even if I never say the words

You were something I can't replace
You made my heart work
You make me stronger
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go

You were something I can't replace
You made my heart work
You make me stronger
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go

Living in a bubble, we ain't struggling in life
Ready for your trouble and a couple of fights
Why don't you stay over here and keep me up in the night
And when you're coming in here, I'll do it just like you like
Girl I'm ready for your loving, girl I keep on falling
You my lucky number that I keep on calling
Wanna never let me go, she said she fed up of touring
Because I kiss her in the night and I then leave in the morning
I tell her one, already know she the one
She 22, we in Le Fontainebleau
And when she's free, you know she call on me
And then I make her take it off and pull it all on me
Playing in the sheets, don't sleep tonight
Playing R. Kelly, I Believe I Can Fly, yeah
She like the hook but she don't know the verse
She know I love her even if I never say the words

You were something I can't replace
You made my heart work
You make me stronger
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go

You were something I can't replace
You made my heart work
You make me stronger
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go

Oi my size, I see you're quite shy
Guess I'm a sucker for those nice eyes
I ain't in it for the money or the fame
I'm the one that all the honeys couldn't tame, yo I changed
You make my heart work
You make me stronger (you know I changed)
This thing we have
It can't be bought or sold, now

You were something I can't replace
You made my heart work
You make me stronger
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go

You were something I can't replace
You made my heart work
You make me stronger
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go

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Tinie Tempah

Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu (born 7 November 1988), better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah, is an English rapper. He released his first mixtape in 2007; his first album, Disc-Overy, debuted at number one in the UK in October 2010 and was preceded by two British number-one singles. In February 2011, he won a Brit Award for Best British Breakthrough Act. more »

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Written by: Janee Bennett, Patrick Junior Chukwuemka Okogwu, Gareth Keane, Jessica Hannah Glynne, Jermaine Jackson, Krishane Murray, Lewis Shay Jankel

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
"Not Letting Go" was released on June 19, 2015, as part of Tinie Tempah's third studio album.
Production
The track was produced by talented British music producer, Bless Beats.
Charts
On July 5, 2015, the song peaked at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Tinie Tempah's sixth number-one single in the UK.
Song Features
The track features renowned British singer and songwriter Jess Glynne, who lent her soulful vocals to the chorus.
Inspiration
Tinie Tempah stated in interviews that the song is about a relationship that he was in – it expresses his feelings of not wanting to let go of that relationship.
Song Length
"Not Letting Go" runs for a total of 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
Music Video
The music video for "Not Letting Go" was filmed in and around Barbican Estate in London, showcasing the city's vibrant culture and street life.
Genre
"Not Letting Go" is a Hip-Hop and R&B song with influences of UK Garage, a music genre that originated in England in the early '90s.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics were co-written by Tinie Tempah and Jess Glynne, with the latter providing the catchy hook for the song.
Certification
"Not Letting Go" was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), indicating it sold over 600,000 units in the UK alone.
Popular Culture
Tinie Tempah performed "Not Letting Go" live at several music festivals and it became a popular track on radio stations.
Collaborations
This track marked the first collaboration between Tinie Tempah and Jess Glynne, a pairing which garnered a favourable response from fans and critics alike.
Theme
"Not Letting Go" is a love song that combines playful verses with a heartfelt chorus, reflecting the dual nature of many relationships.
Sales
The song was a commercial success, selling thousands of copies worldwide and cementing Tinie Tempah's status as one of the UK's leading hip-hop artists.

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