"Are U Still Down" | |
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Single by Jon B. featuring 2Pac | |
from the album Cool Relax | |
Released | January 13, 1998[1] |
Recorded | 1996–1997 [2] |
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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] As a tribute to Tupac, in 2004, 8 years after the rappers death, Jon B. recorded "Are U Still Down, Part. 2" with the original producer. Johnny J also had plans to release unreleased Tupac records. In part 2, Tupac's lyrics are sampled from his song Happy Home [8] which was a part of his Until The End Of Time Album, released on March 27, 2001 [9] 4.5 years after his death.
"Are U Still Down" peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the R&B chart in 1998. [10] [11]
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A music video was commissioned for the song, directed by Tim Story. [12]
Chart (1998) [10] | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 [11] | 29 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks ( Billboard) | 2 |
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard) | 18 |
Chart (1995) | Position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 [13] | 32 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) [14] | 18 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States ( RIAA) [15] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |