You Don't Have to Worry (Mary J. Blige song)
| "You Don't Have to Worry" | ||||
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 US commercial cassette single | ||||
| Single by Mary J. Blige featuring Craig Mack | ||||
| from the album Who's the Man? | ||||
| Released | October 19, 1993 | |||
| Recorded | 1992 | |||
| Genre | R&B, new jack swing, hip hop soul | |||
| Length | 4:55 | |||
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"You Don't Have to Worry" is a song by American R&B singer Mary J. Blige. It was written for her by Kenny Greene and Edward "DJ Eddie F" Ferrell for the soundtrack of the film Who's the Man? (1993), while production was helmed by Ferrell, with co-production from Kenny "K-Smoove" Kornegay and Darin "Piano Man" Whittington. Released as a single, it performed modestly on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number sixty-three, while reaching number eleven on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. A remix version featuring rapper Craig Mack was produced by Sean "Puffy" Combs and Tony Dofat and later included on Blige's remix album, What's the 411? Remix (1993).
Critical reception
In 2013, the original version of "You Don't Have to Worry" placed 20th on Complex's 50 Best R&B Songs That Flipped Rap Beats, while its remix version with Craig Mack ranked 33rd on the list.[1]
Music video
The music video for "You Don't Have to Worry" was directed by F. Gary Gray and filmed at various locations in New York City in the summer of 1993. It depcits Blige performing in a jersey with a New York Yankees cap and baggy jeans, also wearing an all denim suit with matching boots performing on top of a car in front of a large crowd, as well her wearing an orange jacket. The song's original version which appears in the video, has a slightly alternate difference towards the one on the soundtrack, Blige's vocals throughout the song is multitracked, and the backing vocals are omitted.
Charts
| Chart (1993–94) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[2] | 36 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 63 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 11 |
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Mary J Blige: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
- ^ "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
- ^ "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
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