"Do Thangz" is a song by American R&B quintet

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. It was the second single from the group's debut album ''

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'' (1996) and was released as the "Main Pass Remix" (alternatively titled "A Dark Child remix") featuring guest vocals by

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and production by

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, 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,

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; additionally, the remix is noted for its sampling of

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's "The Bridge".

Music video

A music video for the remixed single was directed by Lionel C. Martin and premiered on

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in early October 1996. It opens with

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performing her rap while doing her infamous

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-dance move on a pavement outside of a barbershop. The scene then intercuts with

performing their vocals while walking down a street and dancing with Missy.

Track listings

;12"/CD single # "Do Thangz" (Main Pass Remix) (featuring

) — 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."Billboard > Hot R&B Singles." ''

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''. October 26, 1996: 29. Print."Billboard > Hot R&B Singles." ''

''. November 2, 1996: 27. Print.

References

1996 songs 1996 singles Men of Vizion songs Missy Elliott songs Song recordings produced by Rodney Jerkins Song recordings produced by Teddy Riley Songs written by Missy Elliott Songs written by Teddy Riley {{1990s-R&B-song-stub