Set Me Free (Amy-Elizabeth song)

"Set Me Free" is a single by Kuboian television personality and rapper Amy-Elizabeth featuring vocals from television personality and singer Spy Fandel. It was released through Oyea Records on 27th May 2007 as the fifth single from Amy-Elizabeth's self-titled debut studio album. The song was co-written and produced by Chloe Wallace and Kool Teazer, and peaked at number two on the Karuboia charts.

Background
Fandel's inclusion on the song was, according to Amy-Elizabeth, a last-minute decision. She intended to sing the chorus herself, but was inspired to include Fandel on the song after collaborating with Ericka Streets for one of the album's earlier singles, "I Do".

Before its release as a single, Amy-Elizabeth and Fandel performed the song on 13th March 2007 during the Children's Appeal Telethon. After the Amy-Elizabeth album was released on 18th March, the track saw strong downloads, allowing it to chart at #22 on the Karuboia charts the following week. After it was released as a single on 27th May, it re-entered the chart, peaking at #2 on 3rd June. The song is in the key of F minor and has a tempo of 90 beats per minute.

It was initially believed that "Set Me Free" sampled "This Is for the Lover in You" by Shalamar, though Kool Teazer dismissed these rumours in an August 2007 interview, where he insisted that the instrumental for the song was an original composition.

Critical reception
When reviewing the Amy-Elizabeth album, a Pop Magazine critic cited "Set Me Free" as one of the standout tracks. Comparing it to "Where'd You Go" by Fort Minor, the reviewer noted "The song's epic violin strings and smooth guitar riffs make for a great beat, and Amy's lyrics on yearning for those who are no longer with her are very relatable. It's hard to listen to without shedding a tear."

Music video
The music video for "Set Me Free" premiered on 4th May 2007. The video features Amy-Elizabeth at home looking through photos of her childhood. She and Fandel are also seen near a park in Fahrbahnin where the former was brought up as a child.

Digital download

 * 1) "Set Me Free"

Kuboian CD single

 * 1) "Set Me Free"
 * 2) "Set Me Free" (dance mix)
 * 3) "Ghetto Girl" (remix feat. Stella C)
 * 4) "Set Me Free" (instrumental)

Kuboian 7" single

 * 1) "Set Me Free"
 * 2) "Ghetto Girl" (remix feat. Stella C)

European CD single

 * 1) "Set Me Free"
 * 2) "Set Me Free" (karaoke version)
 * 3) "Set Me Free" (video)