Music|April 13, 2018 05:45 EDT
NF's "Let You Down" Achieves No. 1 On Billboard's Mainstream Chart; Celebrations By Co-writer, Producer Tommee Profitt, Publisher Capitol CMG
Christian rapper NF's "Let You Down" which was co-written and produced by longtime friend Tommee Profitt has earned the artist and his publisher Capitol CMG their first pop No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 and Hot Christian Songs Charts.
The global, multi-genre track has sold over 5.8 million copies worldwide and is platinum in 16 countries, in addition to landing in the top 10 at radio in over ten countries. Yesterday, "Let You Down" and Profitt were recognized with a No. 1 party at the ASCAP building on Nashville's music row.
"Humbled beyond words," explains Profitt. "A Top 40 No. 1 is never something that was even on my radar. I feel so grateful for the opportunity to make music with one of my best friends. NF is one of the most talented artists I know, and it's been an honor to be a part of his journey since the beginning. So thankful for my entire team at Capitol CMG Publishing and Universal Music Publishing Group, this entire experience has been a dream."
Being a long-time collaborator with NF, Profitt treasures a friendship with the artist dating back to their Michigan roots, NF's latest No. 1 album Perception was produced by Profitt and is currently at 1.25 billion streams and 1 million albums globally.
"We could not be more thrilled to have our first ever pop No. 1 song as a publisher with Tommee," shares Capitol CMG Chief Creative Officer Brad O'Donnell. "Tommee is an incredibly gifted writer and producer and we love our partnership with him. He cares deeply about artists and songs and has a unique ability to connect with artists to create their best work. We believe this is only the first of many No. 1's for him!"
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) joined in the celebrations, with VP of Membership Michael Martin saying, "ASCAP is thrilled to congratulate Tommee and the entire Capitol CMG Team on the enormous, multi-genre impact of this song, and the incredible global reach that it continues to have."