Critics at the time praised the song for its "lyrical dexterity" and relatable, grounded R&B vibe. Daytime TV - Real Housewife star Kandi performs "Leave You"
: The shoot was reportedly filled with drama, including the production team being briefly removed from their hotel location by police before filming could resume. Lyrical and Visual Themes Leave U Kandi Official Music Video
: The track was produced by long-time collaborator Jazze Pha . Kandi co-wrote the song with Gas and Vawn, the latter of whom also appears as a lead actor in the music video alongside actor Pooch Hall . Critics at the time praised the song for
: Kandi aimed to capture the "feel-good" groove and raw vocal power characteristic of her former group, Xscape , while updating the sound for 2010. Kandi co-wrote the song with Gas and Vawn,
: Kandi lists specific efforts that have ceased, such as candlelit dinners, compliments, and even picking up her mother from Sunday school.
: Released during her tenure on The Real Housewives of Atlanta , "Leave U" was the lead single from her second solo studio album, Kandi Koated .
The song and video center on the contrast between a partner's early "courting" behavior and their eventual complacency.