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| Format = [[12-inch single|12"]] [[promotional recording|promotional single]] |
| Format = [[12-inch single|12"]] [[promotional recording|promotional single]] |
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| Recorded = Magic Mix Studios, Music Grinder Studios; [[Los Angeles]] |
| Recorded = Magic Mix Studios, Music Grinder Studios; [[Los Angeles]] |
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| Genre = [[contemporary R&B|R&B]] |
| Genre = [[contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[neo soul]]<ref>[http://www.musicnectar.com/music/aaliyah/tracks/i+care+4+u Music Nectar]</ref> |
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| Length = 4:34 |
| Length = 4:34 |
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| Label = [[Blackground Records|Blackground]], [[Universal Music Distribution|Universal]] |
| Label = [[Blackground Records|Blackground]], [[Universal Music Distribution|Universal]] |
Revision as of 22:28, 26 January 2014
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B-side | "Don't Worry" |
"I Care 4 U" is a song by American R&B recording artist Aaliyah. It was written by Missy Elliott and producer Timbaland. The song was originally recorded by Aaliyah for her 1996 album One in a Million, but scrapped after that album's completion.
"I Care 4 U", a romantic R&B ballad, was first featured on Aaliyah's self-titled third album in 2001. As a non-single album track, it charted for 20 weeks and reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2002. The song was released as a radio single in 2003 in promotion of Aaliyah's posthumuous compilation album I Care 4 U (2002).
Background
"I Care 4 U" was written by singer-songwriter Missy Elliott and Timbaland, who also produced the song, and recorded at Magic Mix Studios and Music Grinder Studios in Los Angeles.[3] Aaliyah originally recorded the song for her 1996 album One in a Million, but it was completed after the album had finished post-production, and she chose to scrap it for her next album.[4] The song is a soft romantic R&B ballad whose female narrator,[5] according to Aaliyah, says "don't cry, I'll wipe your tears. I love you, just give me the chance to show you."[4]
Chart performance
"I Care 4 U" debuted at number 75 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs as an "album cut" in the week of June 1, 2002.[6] It charted for 20 weeks on the Hot 100 Airplay (Radio Songs).[7] It charted as an "album cut" at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the week of October 16;[8] it spent 20 total weeks on that chart as well.[7] Along with "More Than a Woman" and "Rock the Boat", the song helped give Aaliyah a strong presence on the radio following her death in 2001.[9]
"I Care 4 U" was released as a promotional recording for the compilation album of the same name in 2003.[10] In April 2003, it was released as a 12-inch single with the B-side "Don't Worry".[11]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "I Care 4 U" (LP version) | Missy Elliott, Timothy Mosley | Timbaland | 4:34 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Don't Worry" (LP version) | Phalon Alexander, Johntá Austin | Jazze Pha | 3:55 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from Aaliyah (2001) liner notes.[3]
- Aaliyah – vocals
- Jimmy Douglass – engineer, mixing
- Missy Elliott – composer
- Bernie Grundman – mastering
- Timbaland – composer, producer
Charts
Chart (2002)[7] | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 16 |
U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 3 |
References
- ^ "I Care 4 U/Don't Worry". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on December 27, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
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- ^ a b Aaliyah (CD liner). New York: Blackground Records. 2001.
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- ^ Smith, Graham. "Aaliyah - I Care 4 U (Independiente)". musicOMH. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ Nielsen Business Media, Inc (June 1, 2002). "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks". Billboard. New York: 43. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
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has generic name (help) - ^ a b c "I Care 4 U - Aaliyah". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ Nielsen Business Media, Inc (October 16, 2012). "Hot 100". Billboard. New York: 71. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Picks and Pans Review: I Care 4 U". People. 58 (26). December 23, 2002. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
- ^ a b c I Care 4 U (single). Blackground Records. Universal Music Distribution. 2003. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
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