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| Format = [[12-inch single|12"]] [[promotional recording|promotional single]]
| Format = [[12-inch single|12"]] [[promotional recording|promotional single]]
| Recorded = Magic Mix Studios, Music Grinder Studios; [[Los Angeles]]
| Recorded = Magic Mix Studios, Music Grinder Studios; [[Los Angeles]]
| 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>
| Length = 4:34
| Length = 4:34
| Label = [[Blackground Records|Blackground]], [[Universal Music Distribution|Universal]]
| Label = [[Blackground Records|Blackground]], [[Universal Music Distribution|Universal]]

Revision as of 22:28, 26 January 2014

This article is about the song by Aaliyah. For the song by Jennifer Braun, see I Care for You (Jennifer Braun song).
"I Care 4 U"
Song
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

Side A[10]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I Care 4 U" (LP version)Missy Elliott, Timothy MosleyTimbaland4:34
Side B[10]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Don't Worry" (LP version)Phalon Alexander, Johntá AustinJazze Pha3:55

Personnel

Credits adapted from Aaliyah (2001) liner notes.[3]

Charts

Chart (2002)[7] Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 16
U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 3

References

  1. ^ "I Care 4 U/Don't Worry". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on December 27, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Music Nectar
  3. ^ a b Aaliyah (CD liner). New York: Blackground Records. 2001. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |artist= ignored (|others= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |publisherid= ignored (help)
  4. ^ a b Hall, Rashaun (July 11, 2001). "Blackground Readying Aaliyah's Return". Billboard. 113 (29). New York: 16, 18. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  5. ^ Smith, Graham. "Aaliyah - I Care 4 U (Independiente)". musicOMH. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
  6. ^ Nielsen Business Media, Inc (June 1, 2002). "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks". Billboard. New York: 43. Retrieved December 27, 2012. {{cite journal}}: |author1= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ a b c "I Care 4 U - Aaliyah". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
  8. ^ Nielsen Business Media, Inc (October 16, 2012). "Hot 100". Billboard. New York: 71. Retrieved December 27, 2012. {{cite journal}}: |author1= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ "Picks and Pans Review: I Care 4 U". People. 58 (26). December 23, 2002. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
  10. ^ a b c I Care 4 U (single). Blackground Records. Universal Music Distribution. 2003. Retrieved December 27, 2012. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |artist= ignored (|others= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |publisherid= ignored (help)
  11. ^ Strong, Martin C. (November 30, 2004). The Great Rock Discography (7th ed.). Canongate U.S. p. 4. ISBN 1841956155.
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