Let It Go (DJ Khaled song)

According to Justin Bieber's DJ and A&R coordinator, DJ Tay James, the instrumental of "Let It Go" originally came from the team of Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer Beam, who previously worked with Bieber a couple times earlier in 2021. Beam's team sent Bieber's camp the beat, which previously had a different song with different lyrics. Bieber decided to rewrite and record the song by himself, and later reached out to DJ Khaled. Finally, Khaled got a verse from 21 Savage.[3] On May 2, 2021, both Khaled and Bieber put a behind-the-scenes video of the creation of the song, which does not include Savage.

Exclaim's Josiah Hughes said DJ Khaled's albums are "always good for a great Justin Bieber song", further calling it "another plucky-if-generic pop rap hit".[4] In their album review, Anurag Tagat of Firstpost said "Let It Go" is "pretty much the best example of [radio-friendly, chart-topping music], a sweet production that fits just right for the artists".[5] NME's Luke Morgan Britton called it an "odd brilliantly ludicrous combo".[6] Similarly, Rolling Stone's Jeff Ihaza said it "defies all logic but is somehow the perfect song", citing Bieber's signature "bouncy and ebullient" production, 21's staccato cadence and ad-libs, and the duo's "magical" vocal registers.[7] A.D Amorosi of Variety said the song allows Bieber "to croon elegantly and ruminate spiritually about the 'things I can't control', while the bassy voice of 21 Savage highlights the track's low end, beautifully".[8] Ben Brutocao from HipHopDX called the track a highlight on Khaled Khaled, saying it pairs Bieber and Savage "on a sunny pop banger that flows as though from a glacial spring".[9] Conversely, Pitchfork's Evan Rytlewski deemed the song one of the album's lowlights, stating it recycles the summery vibes of their first collaboration on Khaled's chart-topping 2017 single, "I'm the One", which also features American rappers Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne.[10]

The official music video for "Let It Go" premiered on May 10, 2021. It was directed by Colin Tilley.[11] It is set in the theme of a "carefree skit" and pays homage to Adam Sandler's 1996 comedy film Happy Gilmore.[12] The video follows DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber, and 21 Savage taking a different approach to golfing. Bieber portrays Sandler's character from the film, while Khaled, true to his "over-the-top" personality, plays Chubbs Peterson. As Khaled notices Bieber's talent for golf, he ropes him in to defeat their rival 21 Savage, who portrays the character Shooter McGavin.[13] Khaled toasts with his billionaire friends at the We the Best Golf and Club, as his caddy, Bieber, confidently hits a hole-in-one from almost 100 yards away. They continue their antics amid the competition as they drive in their Lamborghini golf carts, until an alligator puts Bieber in danger; Khaled proceeds to wrestle the alligator to protect his newly discovered moneymaker.[13][14][15] Khaled then rips off his shirt, and calls Bieber family, before checking the millions in his Chime account.[16] The visual concludes with the trio cruising in their carts to the scoreboard, and enjoying a dance party.[17] The visual was noted for having a large amount of product placements.[13][18] Bieber also sports a Doug Gilmour jersey in the video.[11]