Can't Go for That


"Can't Go for That" is a song by Canadian recording artist Tamia. It was written by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Brycyn Evans and Roosevelt "Bink" Harrell for her second studio album A Nu Day, featuring main production from the latter with Elliott and Evans serving as co-producers. Musically, the song includes an interpolation of "I Can't Go For That " as performed by Hall & Oates.
"Can't Go for That" was first released as the album's lead single on August 1, 2000 to Rhythmic contemporary radio and peaked at number 84 on the US Billboard [Hot 100|Billboard Hot 100] and 23 on Billboards Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. The single was remixed by Jonathan Peters. There is another remix version as the album bonus track which features 213 members Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg and Warren G.

Music video

A music video for "Can't Go for That" was directed by Chris Hafner in the week of July 1, 2000. It was filmed in Los Angeles.

Track listings

Notes
  • denotes co-producer
  • denotes additional producer

    Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of A Nu Day.
  • Co-producer – Brycyn Evans, Missy Elliott
  • Assistant engineer – Edith Luis
  • Mixing, recording – Bill Importico
  • Producer – Bink!

    Charts

Weekly charts