Are U Still Down
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Single by Jon B. featuring 2Pac | |
from the album Cool Relax | |
Released | January 13, 1998 (1998-01-13)[1] |
Recorded | 1996–1997;[2] 1996 (2Pac’s vocals) |
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Length | 4:27 |
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"Are U Still Down" on YouTube | |
"Are U Still Down" is a song co-written[3] and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Jon B, issued as a single from his second studio album Cool Relax. It was commissioned as a double single with "They Don't Know" in some markets, including the United States.[5][1] The song features a rap by American hip hop musician 2Pac; and it was the final rap verse that 2Pac recorded before his death.[6]
"Are U Still Down" was produced by Johnny J.[7] In 2004, as a way of honoring Tupac, Jon B. recorded "Are U Still Down, Part 2" with the original producer. Johnny J also had plans to release unreleased Tupac records. In the song, Tupac's lyrics are sampled from his song "Happy Home" [8] which was a part of his fourth posthumous album (seventh studio album overall) Until the End of Time, released on March 27, 2001.
"Are U Still Down" peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the R&B chart in 1998.[9][10]
Music video
A music video was commissioned for the song, directed by Tim Story.[11]
Chart positions
Chart (1998)[9] | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 29 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard) | 2 |
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard) | 18 |
Year-end charts
Chart (1995) | Position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 32 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] | 18 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[14] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ a b "Jon B, 2pac - Are U Still Down - Amazon.com Music". Amazon.com. 1998. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ Buck, Jonathan. "Jon B's Bio". Jonbworld.com. Archived from the original on July 16, 2015. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ a b "Are U Still Down - Jon B. | Listen, Appearances, Song Review | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ "Jon B - Are U Still Down (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
- ^ "Jon B - Are U Still Down at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ "Unsung: Jon B". Unsung. January 18, 2017. TV One. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
- ^ "Q&A: Jon B Recalls Working with Tupac, 1990s R&B & Today's Music Game". 18 April 2013.
- ^ "2Pac (Ft. Yusef Sharid) – Happy Home".
- ^ a b "Jon B. | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ a b "Billboard Hot 100 Singles". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 20. BPI Communications. May 16, 1998. p. 100. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
- ^ "Jon B. - "Are you still down?"". MVDBase.com (video). ASG. 1998–2017. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 – 1995". billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ^ "1995 The Year in Music" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 107, no. 51. December 23, 1995. p. YE-38. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Jon B. – Are U Still Down?". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
External links
- "Are U Still Down" at AllMusic
- "Are U Still Down" at Discogs (list of releases)
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