Long Way 2 Go

"Long Way 2 Go"
A portrait of Cassie posing in a white tank top. Her name and the song title appear on the left in white text.
Digital cover
Single by Cassie
from the album Cassie
B-side
  • "Can't Do It Without You"
  • "When Your Body Is Talking"
ReleasedAugust 28, 2006
Genre
Length3:40
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Ryan Leslie
Cassie singles chronology
"Me & U"
(2006) 		"Long Way 2 Go"
(2006) 		"Is It You"
(2007)
Alternative cover
A close-up of Cassie's face. To the right is her name and album title rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise.
Physical cover

"Long Way 2 Go" is a song by American recording artist Cassie from her debut studio album, Cassie (2006). It was co-written by Cassie herself alongside the song's producer, Ryan Leslie. The song was released as the second and final single from the album by Bad Boy Records on September 22, 2006. Musically, "Long Way 2 Go" is an upbeat hip hop song which contains prominent R&B characteristics with a laid-back and imperious theme. Lyrically, it discusses brushing off a would-be suitor like dirt off one's shoulder. Additional vocals are provided by Leslie, who provides a call-and-response dichotomy with Cassie.

"Long Way 2 Go" received positive reviews from contemporary critics who deemed it a stand-out on the album. It was also praised for its cool and playful nature. The single became Cassie's second consecutive top twenty hit in Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. It also garnered further chart success in Australia, France and Sweden where it peaked within the top thirty. On the Billboard Hot 100, the single reached a peak of ninety-seven only, due to limited radio play.

The music video accompanying "Long Way 2 Go" was directed by Erik White. It premiered on MTV's Total Request Live on September 12, 2006. The video has a social networking theme to it and features Ryan Leslie playing the role of Cassie's would-be lover. Cassie performed the song on French TV show Hit Machine (2007) and has regularly included it in the setlist of her live shows.

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