Gotham City (song)

"Gotham City"
"Gotham City"
Song

"Gotham City" is a song by R&B singer R. Kelly based on the fictional city of the same name. It was featured on the soundtrack to the film, Batman & Robin, and reached number nine on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. The music video for the song was directed by Hype Williams. A remix version for the song was released with a video also directed by Williams.

Music video

The music video is directed by Hype Williams.^[2] Kelly is seen driving his motorcycle around New York City in the video, he also passes Time Square. Kelly also drives the Batmobile. The video for the remix is also directed by Hype Williams.^[3]

Track listings

Gotham City

Gotham City [LP Version]
Thank God It's Friday
Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) [Radio Version]
Gotham City [Acapella/Music]

Gotham City Remix

Gotham City [LP Version]
Gotham City [Remix]
Gotham City [Acapella/Music]
Gotham City [Instrumental]
Gotham City [Remix Instrumental]

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (1997)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	9
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs	9
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales	6
U.S. Billboard Mainstream Top 40	21
U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Top 40	18
UK Singles Chart	9
Australia Singles Chart	100
Canadian Singles Chart	19
Belgium Singles Chart	26
Irish Singles Chart	15
Dutch Singles Chart	9
Canadian Singles Chart	37
German Singles Chart	3
Swiss Singles Chart	9
Swedish Singles Chart	9

Year-end charts

Chart (1997)	Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100^[4]	70
U.S. Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Chart^[5]	62

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Germany (BVMI)^[6]	Gold	250,000^{^}
United States (RIAA)^[8]	Gold	600,000^[7]
^{^} Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

^ "RIAA Gold and Platinum Search for singles by R. Kelly". Riaa.com. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472896/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_dr#directors
^ http://www.oocities.org/hypepaul/hwvideos.html
^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1997". Retrieved 2010-08-28.
^ http://www.soulsystem.it/yend.asp?date=31/12/1997
^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (R. Kelly; 'Gotham City')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie.
^ "Best-Selling Records of 1997". Billboard. 110 (5). BPI Communications Inc.: 76 January 31, 1998. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
^ "American single certifications – Kelly, R. – Gotham City". Recording Industry Association of America.

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[R.KellySSearch-1] "RIAA Gold and Platinum Search for singles by R. Kelly". Riaa.com. Retrieved 2011-01-02.

[2] ttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472896/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_dr#directors

[3] ttp://www.oocities.org/hypepaul/hwvideos.html

[4] "Billboard Top 100 - 1997". Retrieved 2010-08-28.

[5] ttp://www.soulsystem.it/yend.asp?date=31/12/1997

[GermanyR._KellyGotham_CitysingleCertRef-6] "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (R. Kelly; 'Gotham City')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie.

[7] "Best-Selling Records of 1997". Billboard. 110 (5). BPI Communications Inc.: 76 January 31, 1998. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 31, 2015.

[United_StatesKelly,_R.Gotham_CitysingleCertRef-8] "American single certifications – Kelly, R. – Gotham City". Recording Industry Association of America.

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v t e R. Kelly singles
Discography Production discography Videography Awards and nominations
Born into the 90's	"She's Got That Vibe" "Honey Love" "Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ)" "Dedicated" "Hey Love (Can I Have a Word)"
12 Play	"Sex Me (Parts I and II)" "Bump N' Grind" "Your Body's Callin'" "Summer Bunnies" "It Seems Like You're Ready"
R. Kelly	"You Remind Me of Something" "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" "Thank God It's Friday" "I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)"
R.	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Half on a Baby" "Home Alone" "I'm Your Angel" "When a Woman's Fed Up" "Did You Ever Think" "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" "Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy"
TP-2.com	"I Wish" "The Storm Is Over Now" "Fiesta (Remix)" "Feelin' on Yo Booty" "A Woman's Threat"
Chocolate Factory	"The World's Greatest" "Ignition (Remix)" "Snake" "Step in the Name of Love (Remix)"
The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1	"Thoia Thoing"
Happy People/U Saved Me	"Happy People" "U Saved Me"
TP.3 Reloaded	"In the Kitchen" "Trapped in the Closet (Chapter 1)" "Playa's Only" "Slow Wind" "Burn It Up"
Double Up	"I'm a Flirt (Remix)" "Same Girl" "Double Up" "Rock Star"
Untitled	"Supaman High" "Number One" "Religious" "Echo"
Love Letter	"When a Woman Loves"
Write Me Back	"Share My Love" "Feelin' Single" "When a Man Lies"
Black Panties	"My Story" "Genius" "Cookie" "Legs Shakin'"
The Buffet	"Backyard Party" "Switch Up"
Other singles	"Soldier's Heart" "Honey" "Big Chips" "Hair Braider" "I Believe" "Sign of a Victory" "Platinum" "I Look to You" "Bump & Grind 2014" "Ignition (Viceroy Remix)" "I Admit"
Featured singles	"Down with the Clique" "Street Dreams (Remix)" "Be Careful" "Friend of Mine (Remix)" "Satisfy You" "Contagious" "We Thuggin'" "Gigolo" "Hotel" "Gangsta Girl" "Till the World Ends" "So Sexy" "So Sexy Chapter II (Like This)" "Wonderful" "That's That Shit" "Go Getta" "Speedin'" "Out of This Club" "All the Above" "Ms. Chocolate" "We Been On" "Do What U Want" "PYD" "Make The World Go Round" "It's Your World"
Soundtrack singles	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Bad Man" "The World's Greatest" "I Believe" "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"
Other songs	"It Seems Like You're Ready" "Sadie" "G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T." "Heaven I Need a Hug" "I Need an Angel" "Real Talk" "You Are Not Alone" "Shut Up" "Betcha Gon' Know" "Marching Band" "Wake Up Everybody" "I Admit"
Category:R. Kelly songs Category:Songs written by R. Kelly