Are You That Somebody
Aaliyah
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Dirty South, can y'all really feel me East coast feel me West coast feel me Dirty South, can y'all really feel me East coast feel me West coast feel me Boy, I been watching you like a hawk in the sky That flies, cause you were my prey (my prey) Boy, I promise you if we keep bumpin' heads I know that one of these days (days) We goin' hook it up while we talk on the phone But see, I don't know if that's good I been holding back this secret from you I probably shouldn't tell it but If I, if I let you know You can't tell nobody I'm talking bout nobody Are you responsible Boy I gotta watch my back 'Cause I'm not just anybody Is it my goal, is it your goal Sometimes I'm goody-goody Right now I'm naughty naughty Say yes or say no Cause I really need somebody Tell me your that somebody Boy, won't you pick me up at the park right now Up the block, while everyone sleeps (sleeps, sleeps) I'll be waiting there with my lugs, my loads, my hat Just so I'm low key If you tell the world (don't sleep, you know that we'll be weak) Oh boy, see I'm trusting you with my heart, my soul I probably shouldn't let ya but if I If I, if I let this go You can't tell nobody I'm talking bout nobody Are you responsible Boy I gotta watch my back cause im not just anybody Is it my go, is it your go Sometimes I'm goody-goody Right now I'm naughty naughty Say yes or say no Cause I really need somebody Tell me your that somebody Baby girl I'm the man from the big VA Don't you come play round my way And listen to what I gotta say Timbaland Don't you know I am the man Rock shows here to Japan Have people shaking-shaking my hand Baby girl, better known as Aaliyah Give me hives, corns, and high fevers Make the playa haters believe us Don't cha know Gotta tell somebody 'Cause 'Cause I really need somebody Tell me you're that somebody If I, if I let this go You can't tell nobody I'm talking bout nobody Are you responsible Boy I gotta watch my back 'Cause I'm not just anybody Is it my goal, is it your goal Sometimes I'm goody-goody Right now I'm naughty naughty Say yes or say no Cause I really need somebody Tell me your that somebody You can't tell nobody, I'm talking about nobody I hope you're responsible Boy I gotta watch my back 'Cause I'm not just anybody Is it my goal, is it your goal Sometimes I'm goody-goody Right now I'm naughty naughty Say yes or say no Cause I really need somebody Tell me you that somebody Is it my goal, is it your goal Sometimes I'm goody-goody Right now I'm naughty naughty 'Cause I really need somebody Tell me your that somebody
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Written by: Stephen Garrett, Timothy Mosley
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8 facts about this song
Are You That Somebody?" was a commercial success.Peak Position: The song peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
- Platinum Certification: The single was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over a million copies.
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The Song's Recording and ReleaseProducer: It was produced by Timbaland and it features his signature futuristic sounds.
- Release Date: The song was released in June 1998 as part of the "Dr. Dolittle" film soundtrack.
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Critical Acclaim & AwardsGrammy Nomination: "Are You That Somebody?" was nominated for the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
- Ranked by Rolling Stone: The song was ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
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Sound and InfluenceUnique Sound: What makes the song unique is the baby cooing sound throughout the track, which was sampled from Perrey and Kingsley's song "Countdown at 6."
- Influence on Artists: It has influenced many artists like The Weeknd and SZA. Today, "Are You That Somebody?" is considered a classic hip hop/R&B track and is still regularly played on various radio stations.
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Creation ProcessOne Take: Aaliyah reportedly recorded the song in one take which is notable and exhibits her professional expertise.
- High Expectations: Apparently Aaliyah was nervous to record the song due to its complex rhythm, but she ultimately delivered a performance that exceeded expectations.
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Its Effect on Aaliyah's CareerBoost in Career: Despite already being a successful artist, the song helped solidify Aaliyah's status as an R&B icon and established her as a creative and groundbreaking artist.
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Music VideoCreative Dance Sequence: The song has a famous dance sequence that is still emulated today. The choreograph was done by Fatima Robinson.
- MTV Video Music Awards: The music video was also successful, being nominated for Best Female Video and Best Video from a Film at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Not on AlbumThe track is notable because it didn't appear on any of Aaliyah's studio albums due to it being part of a movie soundtrack. Yet, despite this, it's recognized as one of her most popular songs.
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