Just Right for Me

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"Just Right for Me"
File:Monica - Just Right for Me.jpg
Single by Monica featuring Lil Wayne
from the album Code Red
Released May 4, 2015
Format Digital download
Recorded 2015
Genre
Length 3:20
Label
Writer(s)
Producer(s)
Monica singles chronology
"Without You"
(2012)		 "Just Right for Me"
(2015)		 "Alone In Your Heart"
(2016)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"How Many Times"
(2015)		 "Just Right for Me"
(2015)		 "Why I Do It"
(2015)

"Just Right for Me" is a R&B song by American R&B recording artist Monica, featuring guest vocals from rapper Lil Wayne. Produced by Polow da Don, it serves as the lead single from her upcoming seventh studio album Code Red (2015).[1] The record contains a sample of the 1968 song "Much Better Off" by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles.[2]Since then it has been certified Gold by the RIAA.

Release and reception

"Just Right for Me" world premiered on Los Angeles radio station Power 106's programme Lift Off on May 18, 2015.[3] Upon its premiere, Vibe remarked that "the rambunctious club track starts out with a stellar verse from Weezy – and Monica’s buttery vocals bring it all home".[3] Fuse found that "Monica sounds bulletproof as she belts about fully accepting a loved one" on the track.[4] Matthew Trammell from The Fader felt that "Just Right For Me" recalls "the summertime spunk of "So Gone" with the earnestness that buoyed her debut album, Miss Thang. The Polow Da Don-produced single loops up a warm soul sample, and Lil Wayne holds the door open."[1] Essence writer Gia Peppers declared the "hard-hitting, hip hop fused song [a] sure to be a summer hit."[5]

Chart performance

"Just Right for Me" has reached number 18 on the U.S. R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.[6]

Music video

The music video for "Just Right for Me" was directed by The Rite Brothers.[7] Filmed at a skatepark in Miami, it was premiered on November 5, 2015.[7] Commenting on its release, Monica stated: "I am very proud of the 'Just Right for Me' video because it showcases my love for R&B music and Tunechi's love for skateboarding in a fun, raw and authentic way".[7]

Live performances

Monica first performed "Just Right for Me" on the inaugural broadcast of the NBPA Players Awards that aired on BET on July 19, 2015. She performed the song a second time on The Wendy Williams Show along with "Don't Take It Personal" on December 17, 2015.

Format and track listing

  • Digital download[8]
  1. "Just Right for Me" – 3:20

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[9] 12
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[6] 18

Radio and release history

Country Date Format Label Ref.
United States June 26, 2015 Digital download RCA [8]
June 30, 2015 Urban AC [10]

References

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  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Monica – Chart history" Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay for Monica. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
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  9. ↑ "Monica – Chart history" Billboard Adult R&B Songs for Monica. Retrieved 2015-07-17.
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External links

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