If I Ain't Got You

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"If I Ain't Got You"
Song

"If I Ain't Got You" is a song recorded, written, and produced by American singer Alicia Keys for her second studio album, The Diary of Alicia Keys. Inspired by the 2001 death of fellow R&B singer Aaliyah, the terrorist September 11 attacks in New York City, and other different events in the world and in Keys' life at that time, it is about "how material things don't feed the soul." Musically, the slow bluesy piano ballad features musicians Hugh McCracken on guitar and Steve Jordan on drums.

Released in February 2004 as the album's second single, the song peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Keys' second consecutive R&B chart-topper, remaining atop the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for six weeks. The song received two nominations at the 2005 Grammy Awards, for Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, winning in the latter.

A remix featuring Usher, a Kanye West Radio Mix, and a Spanish-language version featuring Arturo Sandoval appear on the bonus CD of select international pressings of The Diary of Alicia Keys. The song is featured in the 2004 PlayStation 2 karaoke game Karaoke Revolution Volume 3.

The single cover depicts Keys similarly to the subject of Man Ray's 1924 painting Le Violon d'Ingres.[1]

Background

Keys said that the idea of the song was inspired by Aaliyah's death: "The song idea came together right after Aaliyah passed away. It was such a sad time and no one wanted to believe it. It just made everything crystal clear to me—what matters, and what doesn't."[2]

Commercial performance

"If I Ain't Got You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty-four on the issue dated March 6, 2004,[3] peaking at number four, four months later, on July 3, 2004.[4] The song topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs on May 1, 2004 and spent six non-consecutive weeks atop the chart. It was also successful on Billboard component charts, reaching number five on the Rhythmic Top 40 and number nine on the Mainstream Top 40.[5] The single was ultimately placed at number three on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 chart of 2004.[6]

In the United Kingdom, "If I Ain't Got You" debuted and peaked at number eighteen on the UK Singles Chart for the week ending April 10, 2004.[7] In late September 2009, the single returned to the chart at number fifty-four.[8]

Music video

The music video, directed by Diane Martel, is set in a wintry New York City and features a cameo by rapper and actor Method Man as Keys' on-screen boyfriend. It was actually filmed in Alaska, not New York, as widely rumored.

Awards

Track listings

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of The Diary of Alicia Keys.[15]

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[33] Silver 200,000^
United States (RIAA)[35] Gold 1,483,003[34]*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Le Violon d'Ingres (Ingres's Violin)". J. Paul Getty Museum. J. Paul Getty Trust. Retrieved January 1, 2009. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  2. ^ Osei, Anthony (June 9, 2011). "Alicia Keys Says "If I Ain't Got You" Was Inspired By Aaliyah's Death". Complex. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
  3. ^ "The Hot 100 : Mar 06, 2004". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 8, 2010.
  4. ^ "The Hot 100 : Jul 03, 2004". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  5. ^ "The Diary of Alicia Keys – Alicia Keys | Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  6. ^ a b "2004 Year End Charts – The Billboard Hot 100 Singles & Tracks". Billboard.biz. Prometheus Global Media. December 25, 2004. Archived from the original on December 31, 2009. Retrieved November 8, 2010.
  7. ^ "2004 Top 40 Official Singles Chart UK Archive". Official Charts Company. April 10, 2004. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  8. ^ a b "Alicia Keys: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  9. ^ a b "Alicia Keys – If I Ain't Got You" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  10. ^ http://www.amazon.com/If-I-Aint-Got-You/dp/B0001N1RWQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1308985917&sr=1-2
  11. ^ "iTunes – Music – If I Ain't Got You (Black Eyed Peas Remix) – Single by Alicia Keys". iTunes Store.
  12. ^ http://www.amazon.com/If-I-Aint-Got-You/dp/B0001IW2R0/ref=sr_1_5?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1308985917&sr=1-5
  13. ^ http://www.discogs.com/Alicia-Keys-If-I-Aint-Got-You/release/2192014
  14. ^ "iTunes – Music – If I Ain't Got You – EP by Alicia Keys". iTunes Store.
  15. ^ The Diary of Alicia Keys (CD liner notes). Alicia Keys. J Records. 2003. 82876 57017 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  16. ^ "Alicia Keys – If I Ain't Got You" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  17. ^ "Alicia Keys – If I Ain't Got You" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  18. ^ "Chart Track: Week 14, 2004". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  19. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 17, 2004" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
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  21. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
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  23. ^ "Alicia Keys Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  24. ^ "Alicia Keys Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  25. ^ "Alicia Keys Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  26. ^ "Alicia Keys Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  27. ^ "Alicia Keys Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  28. ^ "Gaon Digital Chart – 2012.02.19~2012.02.25". Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  29. ^ "Jaargang 40, 2004" (in Dutch). Top 40. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  30. ^ "2004 Year End Charts – Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks". Billboard.biz. Prometheus Global Media. December 25, 2004. Archived from the original on September 29, 2012. Retrieved November 8, 2010.
  31. ^ "Decade End Charts – Hot 100 Songs". Billboard.biz. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on March 26, 2011. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  32. ^ "Decade End Charts – R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard.biz. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on November 29, 2012. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  33. ^ "British single certifications – Alicia Keys – If I Ain't Got You". British Phonographic Industry. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type If I Ain't Got You in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  34. ^ "Hip Hop Single Sales: Lil Wayne, D.R.A.M. & The Weeknd". Hip Hop DX. October 2, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  35. ^ "American single certifications – Alicia Keys – If I Ain't Got You". Recording Industry Association of America. November 18, 2004. Retrieved 29 December 2013.

External links

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