Fantasia
Nov 14, 2013
"Without Me" is a song by American recording artist Fantasia featuring fellow singer Kelly Rowland and female rapper Missy Elliott. It serves as the second single from Fantasia's fourth studio album, Side Effects of You (2013). The song premiered on Fantasia's official VEVO account on April 17th.
Fantasia's inspiration for the song originally came from a heated argument she had with someone over the phone late at night in the studio. After the phone conversation, Fantasia walked back into the studio and requested Harmony Samuels to give her something "hood."
When asked on what "sparked her outrage," Fantasia replied: "Exactly what I said in the song. 'You stuntin'! Everything you doing, I put you on to that!' So, you stuntin', where would you be without me. Go ahead and get your shine time now, but it's going to die soon because there is no talent. You are just stuntin' because of me." When collaborations for the song were suggested, Fantasia immediately thought of Missy Elliott because the two were friends and knew Missy would "lyrically kill" the verse.
A music video for the single has been in the works. Fantasia recently stated that she would like Missy Elliott to direct the video.
On the week of May 1st, "Without Me" became the most added single on Adult Urban Mainstream Airplay.