Down with the Clique
Aaliyah
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Well now I guess it's time for me to wreck shop So show your peace while the beat drops And if you're in the house just throw your hands up And let me see my brothers and sisters spread love And if you're not down there's something wrong see 'Cause see my project homies, they got my back G Droppin' a old school with a new school PA's in the house and it's a good thing Well if you down with the clique Let me hear you say (I'm down wit it) Well if you down with the clique Let me hear you say (I'm down wit it) Well if you down with the clique Let me hear you say (I'm down wit it) Well if you down with the clique Let me hear you say (I'm down wit it) Now it's a phone checker, I musn't do this And if you didn't know I thought you knew this It took a little time but now it's on see You been waiting for so long to beep me So check check check it out, all the dogs in the house (woof woof woof) So pump your fist in the air and say R. Kelly's on the track and it's a good thing Well if you down with the clique Let me hear you say (I'm down wit it) Well if you down with the clique Let me hear you say (I'm down wit it) Well if you down with the clique Let me hear you say (I'm down wit it) Well if you down with the clique Let me hear you say (I'm down wit it) (break it down) Tonight is the night that I I take you boy and I put you in my good thing all night First we have the Black ground posse in her clique Then we have the funky second chapter in her clique PA's in the house and yes you know they're in her clique And all the project homies are down with the clique Well now we have the double extra large in her clique Plus we have the DA to the Smahd in her clique Then we have the down town posse in her clique Peace to the hood cause ya down with her clique
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Written by: Robert S. Kelly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Down With The Clique" was released as Aaliyah's second single from her debut studio album "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number" on October 21, 1994.
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AlbumThe song is part of her debut album "Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number" which was released by Blackground and Jive records.
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Commercial PerformanceThe song was ranked number 33 on US Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, indicating moderate success.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Down With The Clique" was directed by Millicent Shelton, who was one of the few female music video directors at the time.
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ProducerThe song was produced by R. Kelly, who also produced the entirety of "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number".
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Genre"Down With the Clique" falls under the genre of R&B, fitting in with Aaliyah's overall music catalogue.
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SongwriterThe song was written by R. Kelly.
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InspirationIn an interview, Aaliyah mentioned that "Down With the Clique" was based on R. Kelly's observation of her personality, which he described as loyal and clique-minded.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised Aaliyah's distinctive vocal style in the song, though some commented on its adult themes given Aaliyah's young age at the time of recording (she was just 15).
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Dance ChoreographyThe choreography for "Down With The Clique’s" video was done by Fatima Robinson, who is famous for her work with artists like Michael Jackson and Mary J. Blige.
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LegacyDespite its moderate chart performance, "Down With The Clique" is often cited as one of Aaliyah’s best tracks and was integral in solidifying her status as an R&B icon.
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