Go Too Far

"Go Too Far"
Single by Jibbs featuring Melody Thornton
from the album Jibbs Featuring Jibbs
Released	January 13, 2007 (2007-01-13)
Recorded	2006
Genre	Hip hop, R&B
Length	3:55
Label	Geffen Records
Songwriter(s)	Terry Lewis, Melanie Andrews, Janet Jackson
Producer(s)	The Beatstaz
Jibbs singles chronology
"King Kong" (2006) "Go Too Far" (2007) "Smile" (2007)
Melody Thornton singles chronology
"Go Too Far" (2007) "Sweet Vendetta" (2011)

"Go Too Far" is a song by American rapper Jibbs featuring former The Pussycat Dolls member Melody Thornton. It is released on January 13, 2007, as the third single from Jibbs' debut studio album Jibbs Featuring Jibbs. The song samples Janet Jackson's "Let's Wait Awhile".^[1] The song was written by Jackson, Melanie Andrews, and Terry Lewis.^[2]

Critical reception

"Go Too Far" received generally positive reception from music critics. David Jeffries of Allmusic described it as "sugary sweet",^[2] and the song is considered one of the a highlights of the album.^[3] Chuck Campbell of Scripps Howard News Service called the song "wimpy".^[4]

Music video

The music video was directed by Meiert Avis^{[citation needed]} and shows Jibbs and Melody Thornton having a day out in Venice Beach. Former Girlicious member Tiffanie Anderson makes an appearance in the video.^{[citation needed]}

Charts

Chart (2007)	Peak position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[5]	17
UK Singles (OCC)[6]	126

References

1. C. Johnson, Kevin (October 24, 2006). "Jibbs is at home rapping about teen turf". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Lee Enterprises. p. D3. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
2. Jeffries, David. "Jibbs Featuring Jibbs - Jibbs". Allmusic. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
3. "Traci's Beat Sheet". Huron Daily Tribune. Hearst Corporation. November 2, 2006. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
4. Campbell, Chuck (November 21, 2006). "California's Deftones stray from expertise". Scripps Howard News Service. E. W. Scripps Company. Archived from the original on August 15, 2007. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
5. "Jibbs feat. Melody Thornton – Go Too Far". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
6. "Chart Log UK: Candy J. – JX". zobbel.de. Retrieved May 6, 2022.