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| Single by Men of Vizion featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott | ||||
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| Released | October 8, 1996 [1] | |||
| Recorded | 1996; Future Recording Studios ( Virginia Beach, Virginia) | |||
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"Do Thangz" is a song by American R&B quintet Men of Vizion. It was the second single from the group's debut album Personal (1996) and was released as the "Main Pass Remix" (alternatively titled "A Dark Child remix") [2] featuring guest vocals by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and production by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who coincidentally produced Elliott's breakout featured single, " The Things You Do (Remix)", three months prior.
The single was executive produced by the group's mentor, Michael Jackson; [3] additionally, the remix is noted for its sampling of MC Shan's "The Bridge". [2] [3]
Music video
A music video for the remixed single was directed by Lionel C. Martin and premiered on BET in early October 1996. [4] [5] It opens with Missy Elliott performing her rap while doing her infamous slide-dance move on a pavement outside of a barbershop. The scene then intercuts with Men of Vizion performing their vocals while walking down a street and dancing with Missy.
Track listings
- 12"/CD single [3]
- "Do Thangz" (Main Pass Remix) (featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott) — 4:36
- "Do Thangz" (Main Pass W/O Rap) — 4:32
- "Do Thangz" (LP Version) (featuring Nutta Butta) — 5:01
- "Do Thangz" (Instrumental Remix) — 4:29
- "Do Thangz" (Beat Mix) — 4:36
- "Do Thangz" (Acappella) — 4:32
Charts
In late October 1996, the song debuted on Billboard R&B Singles at #63 and would later peak at #53 the following week. [6] [7]
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot R&B Singles [8] | 53 |
References
- ^ "Do Thangz [3 Tracks] - Men of Vizion > Overview". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
- ^ a b "Images for Men Of Vizion - Do Thangz". Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Men Of Vizion - Do Thangz "The Remix" (CD)". Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
- ^ "Men of Vizion - "Do thangz"". MVDBase.com (video). ASG. 1998–2017. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
- ^ "Music Video Programming > Billboard: Video Monitor." Billboard. October 19, 1996: 97. Print.
- ^ "Billboard > Hot R&B Singles." Billboard. October 26, 1996: 29. Print.
- ^ "Billboard > Hot R&B Singles." Billboard. November 2, 1996: 27. Print.
- ^ "Personal - Men of Vizion > Awards". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
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