Without Me (Fantasia Barrino song)

"Without Me" is a song by American recording artist Fantasia featuring Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott.^[1] It serves as the second single from Fantasia's fourth studio album, Side Effects of You (2013). The song premiered on Fantasia's official VEVO account on April 17, 2013.^[2]

Background

On April 19, 2013, during a backstage interview at American Idol, Fantasia revealed that the next single from Side Effects of You would be the song, "Without Me."^[3] Fantasia's inspiration for the song originally came from a heated argument she had with someone over the phone late at night in the studio.^[4]^[5] After the phone conversation, Fantasia walked back into the studio and requested Harmony Samuels to give her something "hood."^[4]

When asked on what "sparked her outrage," Fantasia replied: "Exactly what I said in the song. 'You stuntin'! Everything you doing, I put you on to that!' So, you stuntin’, where would you be without me. Go ahead and get your shine time now, but it’s going to die soon because there is no talent. You are just stuntin’ because of me."^[6] When collaborations for the song were suggested, Fantasia immediately thought of Missy Elliott because the two were friends and knew Missy would "lyrically kill" the verse.^[7]

Music video

Production

Though in earlier reports Fantasia requested Missy Elliott to direct the video,^[7] Steven Gomillion and Dennis Leupold took on the role of directing.^[8] Fantasia expressed her praise for the directors via Twitter, tweeting: "Thank you Steven and Dennis for bringing my vision to life... It is everything I pictured in my head."^[9] Kelly Rowland also praised the directors, stating to Access Hollywood that, "The directors captured Fantasia and myself in a video style that we've never done before."^[10]

On July 1, 2013, the music video for the single premiered on VEVO and BET's 106 & Park.

Synopsis

The music video shows several different scenes and cuts back and forth in between them. One scene shows Fantasia portraying an executive seated at a table with two men in suits who appear to be enjoying a luxurious lifestyle. Other scenes show Fantasia, Missy, and Kelly Rowland performing the lyrics of the song and dancing in neon-lit nightclubs and in grungy alleys. Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott appear in the video, dancing and performing their lyrics. Certain lyrics of the song are displayed in neon lights shone along the front window of a luxury car.

Chart performance

On the week of May 1, 2013, "Without Me" became the most added single on Adult Urban Mainstream Airplay.^[11]^[12]

Chart (2013)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100^[13]	74
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[14]	26
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)^[15]	6

References

↑ Bronson, Fred (December 8, 2013). "'American Idol' Alums Nab Six Grammy Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 15, 2013.
↑ "Without Me (Audio)". VEVO. YouTube.com. April 17, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
↑ "FANTASIA INTERVIEW "AMERICAN IDOL"- NEW ALBUM "SIDE EFFECTS OF YOU"". YouTube. YouTube.com. April 19, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
1 2 "Fantasia Breaks Down New Album, Talks Rock-Soul Movement and Emotion in her Music". youknowigotsoul.com. April 30, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
↑ J.Dough, DJ (May 3, 2013). "Fantasia Breaks Down Her New Single "Without Me"". 101.1 The Wiz. wiznation.com. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
↑ J.Dough, DJ (May 3, 2013). "Fantasia Breaks Down Her New Single "Without Me" > Page 2". 101.1 The Wiz. wiznation.com. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
1 2 "Fantasia Wants Missy Elliott to Direct 'Without Me' Video". Rap-Up TV. Rap-Up.com. April 22, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
↑ "Fantasia ft. Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliott – Without Me Music Video". DJBooth.net. April 14, 2013. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
↑ Joszor, Njai (July 2, 2013). "Fantasia Talks 'Without Me' Video: 'I'm Proud of the Woman I've Become'". Singersroom.com. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
↑ "Fantasia Premieres 'Without Me' Video Ft. Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliot". Rap-Up. Rap-Up.com. July 1, 2013. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
↑ "Fantasia Claims The #1 R&B Album". The Official RCA Records Site. rcarecords.com. May 1, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
↑ Nixon, David (May 4, 2013). "Fantasia Talks No.1 Album, 'Without Me' Soars At Urban Mainstream". keepup.com. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
↑ "Fantasia – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Fantasia.
↑ "Fantasia – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Fantasia.
↑ "Fantasia – Chart history" Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay for Fantasia.

External links

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

Fantasia Barrino singles

Discography Awards and nominations

Free Yourself	"I Believe" "Truth Is" "Baby Mama" "Free Yourself"

Fantasia	"Hood Boy" "When I See U" "Only One U"

Back to Me	"Bittersweet" "I'm Doin' Me" "Collard Greens & Cornbread"

Side Effects of You	"Lose to Win" "Without Me" "Side Effects of You"

The Definition Of...	"No Time for It" "Sleeping with the One I Love"

Featured singles	"Put You Up on Game" "If We Had Your Eyes"

Book:Fantasia Barrino

Kelly Rowland

Discography Videography Tours Songs Awards and nominations

Studio albums	Simply Deep Ms. Kelly Here I Am Talk a Good Game

Extended plays	Ms. Kelly: Diva Deluxe

Singles	"Dilemma" "Stole" "Can't Nobody" "Train on a Track" "Like This" "Ghetto" "Work" "Daylight" "Everywhere You Go" "Commander" "Rose Colored Glasses" "Grown Woman" "Forever and a Day" "Motivation" "Lay It on Me" "Down for Whatever" "Ice" "Kisses Down Low" "Dirty Laundry"

Featured singles	"Separated" "Une femme en prison" "Here We Go" "No Future in the Past" "Breathe Gentle" "When Love Takes Over" "Invincible" "Gone" "What a Feeling" "Favor" "Boo Thang" "Summer Dreaming 2012" "How Deep Is Your Love" "Representin" "Mama Told Me" "Neva End" "Without Me" "One Life" "Love & Sex, Pt. 2" "Say Yes"

Video albums	BET Presents Kelly Rowland

Concert tours	Simply Deeper Tour Ms. Kelly Tour Lights Out Tour

Related articles	Destiny's Child

Missy Elliott singles

Discography Production discography Awards and nominations

Supa Dupa Fly	"The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" "Sock It 2 Me" "Beep Me 911" "Hit Em wit da Hee"

Da Real World	"She's a Bitch" "All n My Grill" "Hot Boyz"

Miss E… So Addictive	"Get Ur Freak On" "Lick Shots" "One Minute Man" "Take Away" "4 My People"

Under Construction	"Work It" "Gossip Folks" "Back in the Day"

This Is Not a Test!	"Pass That Dutch" "I'm Really Hot"

The Cookbook	"Lose Control" "Teary Eyed" "We Run This"

Other singles	"Fighting Temptation" "Ching-a-Ling" "Shake Your Pom Pom" "WTF (Where They From)"

Featured singles	"That's What Little Girls Are Made Of" "Brand New" "Ooh, Ooh Baby" "The Things That You Do (Bad Boy Remix)" "Steelo" "Do Thangz (Main Pass Remix)" "You Don't Have to Worry (Remix)" "Cold Rock a Party" "Can We" "Not Tonight (Remix)" "Up Jumps Da Boogie" "What About Us?" "Make It Hot" "5 Minutes" "Trippin'" "I Want You Back" "Here We Come" "I Like Control" "Ya Di Ya" "Take That" "Is That Yo Chick" "Son of a Gun" "Bootylicious (Rockwilder Remix)" "Oops (Oh My)" "The Knoc" "Burnin' Up (Remix)" "Crew Deep" "Honk Your Horn" "Cop That Shit" "Party to Damascus" "Tush" "Turn da Lights Off" "1, 2 Step" "Car Wash" "Touch It (Remix)" "Love Me or Hate Me (Remix)" "Let It Go" "Do It (Remix)" "Bad Girl" "Need U Bad" "Whatcha Think About That" "Let's Just Do It" "Work" "Fakin' It" "Get Involved" "Nobody's Perfect" "Bad Girls (N.A.R.S & Switch Remixes)" "How Ya Doin'?" "Without Me" "Niliria" "I Deserve It"

Promotional singles	"Best, Best" "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) (Remix)" "9th Inning" "Triple Threat" "Burnitup!"

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