Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1

Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1
EP by Sevyn Streeter
Released July 17, 2015 (2015-07-17)
Recorded 2014–2015
Genre R&B, soul
Length 24:17
Label Atlantic, CBE Entertainment
Sevyn Streeter chronology
Call Me Crazy, But...
(2013)Call Me Crazy, But...2013		 Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1
(2015)		 Girl Disrupted
(2017)Girl Disrupted2017
Singles from Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1
  1. "Don't Kill the Fun"
    Released: January 13, 2015
  2. "Shoulda Been There"
    Released: July 15, 2015

Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1 is the second extended play (EP) by American recording artist Sevyn Streeter. It was released on July 17, 2015 through Atlantic Records in collaboration with CBE.[1] Collaborations feature Chris Brown, Hit-Boy and B.o.B. The extended play was preceded by two singles "Don't Kill the Fun" and "Shoulda Been There".

Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1 debuted at number 4 on the US R&B Albums chart and number 15 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[2][3]

Background and promotion

Following the success of Sevyn's debut extended play (EP) entitled Call Me Crazy, But... debuting on Billboard's Hot 200 chart at No. 30 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at No. 5 with 17,000 copies sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan.[4][5] Streeter released a teaser trailer for the new single "Don't Kill the Fun" featuring Chris Brown on January 8, 2015 announcing the song would be released on January 13, 2015.[6] On April 28, 2015 Streeter released a statement on her Instagram account about "4th Street" a single that was released on stating "I wrote 4th Street on a day I found out someone I loved broke my heart into a million pieces.. This song is not about the 2nd single and not a follow up to "Don't Kill the Fun", that will come soon.[7] On July 13, 2015 "Shoulda Been There" featuring B.o.B would be the next single.[8]

On August 10, 2015, Streeter was interviewed on Sway Calloway's radio show "Sway in the Morning" discussing her songwriting process, working with Eric Bellinger, Chris Brown, relationship with then boyfriend B.o.B and "Shoulda Been There Pt. 1".[9] On October 3, 2015, it was announced Streeter would embark on a 7-date tour starting November 2 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and finishing November 22 in Sacramento, California.[10][11]

Critical reception

The extended play was met with a positive response from critics. Rap-Up stated "While she readies her debut On the Verge, Sevyn Streeter holds fans over with her new project Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1. The 13 tracks, half of which are interludes, include the Chris Brown-assisted single "Don't Kill the Fun", "Boomerang" with Hit-Boy, and the title track featuring her boo B.o.B."[12] ThisisRnB stated "The time has finally come for Sevyn Streeter drop it like it's hot and give us some brand new tunes! While she decided to push her debut album, On The Verge, back a little longer, the R&B vixen holds fans over with the new EP Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1."[13] That Grape Juice stated ""An appetizer before the main course" are the words used by singer/songwriter/dancer Sevyn Streeter to describe her new 13-track EP 'Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1.' And, after one listen to the delectable collection of tunes, including the recently released title track with boyfriend/rapper B.O.B. and the carnival-inspired 'Don't Stop the Fun' (featuring Chris Brown), we're certain you'll be hungrier than ever for what the talented beauty is serving up."[14]

Singles

Don't Kill the Fun featuring Chris Brown was released as the first single on January 13, 2015.[15] The music video was released to Streeter's YouTube channel on February 15, 2015 and directed by Chris Brown.[16] The song charted on the Billboard Twitter Top Tracks chart at number forty-nine, number sixteen on the Hot R&B Songs chart and number nineteen on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.[17][18][19]

"Shoulda Been There" featuring B.o.B was released as the second single on July 15, 2015.[8] A lyric video was released to Streeter's YouTube channel on July 13, 2015.[20] The song failed to make impact in the United States.

Other songs

A music video for "Boomerang" featuring Hit-Boy was released to promote "Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1" on September 28, 2015.[21]

Acoustic versions of "Love in Competition" and "Just Being Honest" were released to Streeter's YouTube channel on January 5, 2016 and February 23, 2016.[22] The video for "Just Being Honest" was directed Rocko Muir.[23]

Tour

On October 3, 2015 a 7-date tour was announced to promote "Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1" called "Sevyn Streeter Live" starting November 2, 2015 and finishing on November 22, 2015.[10] The tour would feature an intimate performance with discussions about relationships, love, life and everything that inspires her writing while playing songs from her previously released projects. Sevyn will partner up with Music Choice for the L.A. and San Francisco stops to present the “Music Choice Presents: Sound Check Sessions.[11]

Date City Country Venue
North America[11]
November 2, 2015 Philadelphia United States The Foundry @ The Fillmore
November 4, 2015 Baltimore Soundstage[24]
November 5, 2015 New York City SOB’s
November 8, 2015 Washington, D.C. Howard Theater
November 18, 2015 Los Angeles El Rey Theatre[25]
November 21, 2015 San Francisco Social Hall SF
November 22, 2015 Sacramento Harlow’s

Commercial performance

In the United States, "Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1" debuted at number four on the Billboard R&B Albums chart on August 8, 2015.[2] In its second week the extended play dropped to number seventeen on August 15, 2015.[26] In its third week the extended play dropped to number twenty-five on August 22, 2015 spending a total of three weeks on the chart.[27] The extended play also debuted at number fifteen on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart spending one week on the chart.[3]

Track listing

Credits taken from Discogs website.[28]

Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1[1]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Let's Talk About It" (Intro)Amber Streeter 0:20
2."Don't Kill the Fun" (featuring Chris Brown)Streeter, Cameron Wallace, Ashley Rose CollierCameron Wallace3:36
3."A Bad Situation" (Interlude)Streeter 0:28
4."Consistent"  3:17
5."A Piece of Advice" (Interlude)Streeter 0:58
6."Love in Competition"James Smith, Marcos Palacios, Ernest Clark, Streeter, Gary Hill 3:29
7."Infinite Chances" (Interlude)Streeter 0:17
8."Boomerang" (featuring Hit-Boy) Hit-Boy3:11
9."2 Years, 2 Late" (Interlude)Streeter 0:20
10."Just Being Honest"Streeter, Tiffany Fred, Mateo Laboriel, Mansur ZafrMansur Zafr4:05
11."Shoulda Been There" (Interlude)Streeter 0:33
12."Shoulda Been There" (featuring B.o.B)Smith, Brandon Alexander Hodge, Streeter, Micah Evan Powell, Gabrielle N. Nowee, Bobby Ray Simmons Jr, Justin JohnsonB.A.M.3:31
13."Do the Games Ever Stop, Pt. 1" (Outro)Streeter 0:12
Total length:24:17

Charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US R&B Albums (Billboard)[2] 4
US R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[3] 15

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref
Worldwide July 17, 2015 Digital Download Atlantic Records [1][29]

References

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  2. 1 2 3 "Billboard R&B Albums August 8, 2015". Billboard. Billboard. 9 December 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 "TOP R&B/HIP-HOP ALBUMS August 8, 2015". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  4. ↑ "Billboard Hot 200 Albums December 21, 2013". Billboard. 9 December 2016.
  5. ↑ "Sevyn Streeter Makes 'Crazy' Debut on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  6. ↑ "Sevyn Streeter – Don't Kill The Fun [Trailer]". YouTube. 9 December 2016.
  7. ↑ "Sevyn Streeter Instagram, "What's bad for your heart is good for your art". Instagram. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
  8. 1 2 "New Music: Sevyn Streeter feat. B.o.B – 'Shoulda Been There'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  9. ↑ "Sevyn Interview: Songwriting Process, Relationship With B.o.B + When Exes Try to Get Back". YouTube. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  10. 1 2 "SEVYN STREETER ANNOUNCES SEVEN CITY TOUR". thisisrnb.com. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  11. 1 2 3 "Sevyn Streeter Announces 7 City Headlining Tour to Kick Off in November". You Know I Got Soul. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
  12. ↑ "Stream Sevyn Streeter's 'Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
  13. ↑ "Listen: Sevyn Streeter Releases New EP 'Shoulda Been There (Pt. 1)'". ThisisRnb. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  14. ↑ "Stream: Sevyn Streeter's 'Shoulda Been There Pt. 1' Album [Full]". That Grape Juice. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
  15. ↑ "Don't Kill the Fun (feat. Chris Brown) – Single by Sevyn Streeter". iTunes (U.S. Store). Apple Music inc. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  16. ↑ "Sevyn Streeter – Don't Kill The Fun ft. Chris Brown [Official Video]". YouTube. 9 December 2016.
  17. ↑ "Billboard Twitter Top Tracks Chart February 28, 2015". Billboard. Billboard. 9 December 2016.
  18. ↑ "Billboard Hot R&B Songs March 28, 2015". Billboard. Billboard. 9 December 2016.
  19. ↑ "Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay March 28, 2015". Billboard. Billboard. 9 December 2016.
  20. ↑ "Sevyn Streeter ft B.o.B – Shoulda Been There (Official Lyric Video)". YouTube. 9 December 2016.
  21. ↑ "Sevyn Streeter – Boomerang feat. Hit-Boy (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 9 December 2016.
  22. ↑ "Sevyn Streeter - "Love in Competition" Acoustic Performance". YouTube. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  23. ↑ "Sevyn Streeter - "Just Being Honest" Acoustic Video". YouTube. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  24. ↑ "Sevyn Streeter - Tickets - Baltimore Soundstage - Baltimore, Maryland - November 4, 2015". baltimoresoundstage. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  25. ↑ "SEVYN STREETER LIVE AT EL REY NOVEMBER 18, 2015". lahiphopevents.com. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
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  27. ↑ "Billboard R&B Albums August 22, 2015". Billboard. Billboard. 9 December 2016.
  28. ↑ "Sevyn Streeter – Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1 at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  29. ↑ International releases of Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1:
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    • In Australia: "Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1 by Sevyn Streeter". iTunes Store (Australia). Apple Inc.
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    • In Spain: "Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1 by Sevyn Streeter". iTunes Store (Spain). Apple Inc.
    • In Germany: "Shoulda Been There, Pt. 1 by Sevyn Streeter". iTunes Store (Germany). Apple Inc.
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