Let's Get Crazy (Cassie song)

"Let's Get Crazy" is a song recorded by American singer Cassie. It features a guest appearance from American singer Akon, who co-wrote the song with Bilal Hajji, Kinnda Hamid and RedOne, with the latter also helming the song's production.

"Let's Get Crazy"
Single by Cassie featuring Akon
ReleasedAugust 10, 2009 (2009-08-10)
Recorded
Genre
Length3:56
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)RedOne
Cassie singles chronology
"Must Be Love"
(2009)		 "Let's Get Crazy"
(2009)		 "King of Hearts"
(2012)
Akon singles chronology
"Sexy Bitch"
(2009)		 "Let's Get Crazy"
(2009)		 "On Top"
(2010)

The single impacted rhythmic contemporary radio stations in the United States on August 10, 2009, and was initially digitally released on September 1, 2009, through Bad Boy in association with Atlantic Records. It peaked at number thirty-three on the US Billboard Rhythmic chart.

A reworked version of the song titled "Party Rock Remix," featuring American hip hop-electronic dance music duo LMFAO, premiered shortly after the singer moved to Interscope Records with the Bad Boy roster in late 2009. Despite Cassie originally hinting a music video shoot was being planned, accompanying visuals were not released for the track.[1]

Background and release

Cassie started working on her sophomore album in 2007, with producers Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Ryan Leslie, who co-wrote and produced her 2006 self-titled debut album, which spawned the number three Billboard Hot 100 hit "Me & U."[2] In the following year, Cassie released "Is It You" for the soundtrack album of the dance film Step Up 2: The Streets, in which she also co-starred as Sophie Donovan,[3] and a single titled "Official Girl," featuring Lil Wayne.[4] On April 14, 2009, Bad Boy Records released the single "Must Be Love," featuring Puff Daddy, tentatively a part of her upcoming second studio album Electro Love.[5][6]

It was then announced that yet another new single, "Let's Get Crazy," featuring Akon, would be impacting rhythmic contemporary radio in the US on August 10, 2009.[7] The track had previously been leaked in March 2009,[8] as various other demos from the project's recording sessions were also surfacing online around that time.[9][10] Cassie talked about working with Akon on it during a radio interview in June 2009, calling him "super creative, I can't even explain it [...] he's got a great vibe, fun to work with," expressing interest in doing another collaboration.[11]

"Let's Get Crazy" was then made available for digital download on September 1, 2009,[12] with a promotional CD single distributed later that year, through NextSelection, Bad Boy Records, and Interscope Records, marking Cassie's first release by the latter since her record deal signing.[13][14] Wonderland described it as a "more standard-issue club banger," in comparison to her previous singles.[15] AXS listed it as one of Cassie's ten most notable songs, in 2015, with a writer for the website commenting: "Cassie spreads the magic of her vocals with Akon in this song. You hear Akon in the back constantly [...] The beat is something to dance to [and it is] like a pop song."[16]

Remixes

A number of remixes were commissioned for the single's release, including an official reworked version of the song, the Party Rock remix featuring American hip hop-electronic dance music duo LMFAO.[17][18] A Blue Ice Trance Edit also surfaced online[19] while Philadelphia DJ Benja Styles teamed up with rapper Ness to remix "Let's Get Crazy."[20]

Track listing
  • Digital download[21]
  1. "Let's Get Crazy" (featuring Akon) – 3:56
  1. "Let's Get Crazy" (featuring Akon) (LMFAO Remix) – 3:16
  2. "Let's Get Crazy" (featuring Akon) (LMFAO Remix Instrumental) – 3:15
  3. "Let's Get Crazy" (featuring Akon) (Main) – 3:57
  4. "Let's Get Crazy" (featuring Akon) (Main Instrumental) – 3:57

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Qobuz,[24] ASCAP[25] and the liner notes of Let's Get Crazy.[26]

Locations
Personnel
  • Cassie – vocals, background vocals, primary artist
  • Akon – vocals, background vocals, featured artist, songwriter
  • Bilal "The Chef" Hajji – songwriter
  • Kinnda "Kee" Hamid – songwriter, background vocals
  • RedOne – producer, programming, instruments, songwriter, vocal arranger
  • Dave Pensado – mixing
  • Jaycen Joshua – mixing
  • Giancarlo Lino – mixing assistant
  • Matthew Testa – assistant engineer
  • Mike Donaldson – assistant engineer
  • Party Rock (GoonRock, Redfoo) – remix producer

Charts
Chart (2009) Peak
position
Germany (Deutsche Black Charts)[27] 23
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[28] 33

Release history
Country Date Format Label
United States August 10, 2009[7] Rhythmic contemporary
  • Bad Boy
  • NextSelection
  • Atlantic
September 1, 2009[12] Digital download
United Kingdom October 18, 2009[29]
United States 2009[22][13] Promo CD single
  • Bad Boy
  • NextSelection
  • Interscope

References
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  2. "The Fourth-Quarter Forecast (Vol. 119, No. 28)". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. July 14, 2007. ISSN 0006-2510.
  3. "Step Up 2 the Streets - An Interview with Cassie Ventura". Blackfilm.com. February 11, 2008. Archived from the original on June 17, 2008. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  4. "Lil Wayne Guests on Cassie's 'Official Girl'". Rap-Up. June 20, 2008. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  5. "New Music: Cassie f/ Diddy - 'Must Be Love'". Rap-Up. March 13, 2009. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  6. "Cassie Takes a Second Shot at a First Impression with 'Electro Love'". Theboombox.com. July 8, 2009. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  7. "R&R :: Going For Adds :: Rhythmic". Gfa.radioandrecords.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2013. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  8. ""Let's Get Crazy" by Cassie featuring Akon". Badboyblog.com. March 28, 2009.
  9. "Exclusive Q&A: Cassie Talks 'RockaByeBaby,' Diddy's Influence, & Finding Her Freedom". Rap-Up. April 8, 2013. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  10. "Conversations with Cassie". Interview. April 12, 2013. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  11. "Cassie Speaks". Blogspot.com (Vanyaonline 8:08). June 8, 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  12. "Let's Get Crazy [Feat. Akon]: Cassie: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  13. "Interscope Logo Appears on Cassie's "Let's Get Crazy" Promotional CD Single". Badboyblog.com. January 15, 2010. Archived from the original on July 28, 2016.
  14. "Red Cafe: Me and Cassie Are on Bad Boy/Interscope". Badboyblog.com. December 12, 2009. Archived from the original on July 28, 2016.
  15. "Cassie: It's Official". Wonderland Magazine. Visual Talent. April 2012. ISSN 1747-8448.
  16. "10 songs from Cassie that you'll always remember". AXS. September 6, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  17. "Let's Get Crazy feat Akon & LMFAO (Party Rock Remix) - Cassie - BBC Music". BBC Music. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  18. "Preview of 1 of the dopest remixes of the year..." Twitter.com (iamdiddy). September 14, 2009.
  19. "Cassie - Let's Get Crazy (Feat. Akon) (Blue Ice Trance Edit)". YouTube.com. October 8, 2009.
  20. "Free Download: "Let's Get Crazy (Benja Styles Remix)" by Cassie featuring Akon and Ness". Badboyblog.com. November 20, 2009. Archived from the original on July 28, 2016.
  21. "Let's Get Crazy (feat. Akon) - Single by Cassie on iTunes". Apple Inc. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  22. "Cassie Feat. Akon - Let's Get Crazy (CD, Promo)". Discogs. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  23. "Cassie (CD Single) Let's Get Crazy (LMFAO Remix)". Addoway.com. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  24. "Let's Get Crazy (feat. Akon) - Cassie – Télécharger et écouter l'album". Qobuz. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  25. "Let's Get Crazy ASCAP writer credits Work ID: 881776679". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  26. Let's Get Crazy (liner notes). Cassie, Akon. Bad Boy Records, NextSelection Lifestyle Group, Interscope Records. 2009.CS1 maint: others (link)
  27. "Deutsche Black Charts". Trendcharts. Media Control. Archived from the original on June 22, 2016.
  28. "Rhythmic Songs – October 10, 2009". Billboard. Retrieved February 6, 2016. (subscription required)
  29. "Let's Get Crazy (feat. Akon) - Cassie - 7digital United Kingdom". 7digital. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
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