Sentimental (Deborah Cox song)  Sentimental is a song by Canadian singer Deborah Cox. It was written by Cox, Colin Wolfe, and Dallas Austin for her self-titled debut studio album (1995), while production was helmed by Austin. Released as the album's lead single by Arista Records, it became a top forty success in Canada and the United Kingdom, while peaking at number 27 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 and number four on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The video starts off with actor Omar Epps, who stars as her ex. He is seen entering a restaurant where she is to be performing. She is shown backstage, getting ready, where she is unaware of his presence. She then goes onstage and performs, and the crowd loves it. She then goes backstage afterwards and continues singing until she drops her head. He appears in the doorway and she looks up and sees him.