. Kameron Houff Scott Storch singles chronology ' (2002) ' Please' (2005) ' (2005) ' Please' is a song by American recording artist. It was written by, and Kameron Houff for her fifth studio album, (2005), while production was chiefly helmed by Storch. One out of several songs on the album to feature a production, 'Please' is a spare, mid-tempo and song with a heavy bottom and zippy. Lyrically, it that talks about how to handle a temptation in a relationship. The track was released as the album's to US and radio formats on May 30, 2005. While 'Please' reached number thirty-six on 's chart, it failed to chart on the, but instead reached number four on the chart, making it one of the lowest-charting singles of Braxton's career.
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'Please' was the only single from Libra for which a directed by, was shot. Contents. Background In September 2002, while gearing up for the release of her album, Braxton discovered she was pregnant with her second child and she was subsequently forced to cancel many scheduled performances due to complications. Executives at were reportedly frustrated with the timing of her second pregnancy since it prevented her from doing the extensive promotion for More Than A Woman, and though Braxton asked to push the album's release to 2003, the label refused. Released in November 2002, More Than A Woman garnered lackluster sales and failed to produce a. Disappointed by its performance, which Braxton attributed to the little promotion activities that the Arista management had arranged for her due to her second pregnancy, she requested her manager to obtain a release for her from any future recording obligations to the label. In March 2003, Braxton issued a press statement saying she was leaving Arista for Hankerson's -distributed.
Soon after, she began recording her Blackground debut with husband. The pair worked on several tracks for Libra, about seven or eight songs which made the first record they turned in to Blackground and requested the singer to make significant changes to Libra, prompting them to book additional recording sessions with producers, including musician, to place it in productions. Composition and lyrics.
R&B singer provided background vocals on 'Please'. 'Please' was written by Storch along with, Kameron Houff, and, with production being handled by Storch. A frequent collaborator, Herbert had co-written and produced her 1994 hit '. Vocal production was overseen by, while Braxton's younger sister, Riddick, and all provided background vocals on 'Please'. Musically, 'Please' is an upbeat and song that talks about how to handle a temptation in a relationship. Braxton starts the song singing, 'I know you watching all over here, trying to find a way to come into my situation, because you should know that it is so good to be cool.' Release and reception In May 2005, reported that a new single by Braxton was coming and that the song was produced by Scott Storch.
On May 30, 2005, 'Please' was released to US and radio formats. While a promotional CD was released during 2005, Blackground and its distributor produced no physical in support of the 'Please'. In, a different promo CD was also released. To promote the single, Braxton visited where she performed 'Please' along with her sisters.
She also performed the song on the and on. In concert, Braxton performed the song on her 2006 and her, in a groove-oriented medley with fellow Libra single '.'
Upon its release, the song received generally mixed reviews from music critics. Found that the song 'hasn't exactly been a runaway hit.' Sal Cinquemani of called it 'forgettable,' and wrote that it 'picks up where the edgy left off.' Editor Andy Kellman picked 'Please' as a standout track of Libra. Commercially, 'Please' only charted inside the top-forty on the chart, topping the 's chart and later debuting at number 78 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Later, the song climbed to number 40, before peaking at number 36. It marked Braxton's lowest-charting lead single then. Music video An accompanying for the song, directed by, was released in late June 2005. It features Braxton wearing different clothes and wigs, while also dancing with backup dancers. Track listing Promo single No.
Title Length 1. 'Please' (Album Version) 3:58 2. 'Please' (Instrumental) 3:58 3. 'Please' (Call Out Hook) 0:18 Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes of Libra. Archived from on July 19, 2011.
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