"Danger" is a song recorded by American singer

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for her third studio album ''

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'' (2003). It was written and produced by Badu,

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, Rashad Smith and R.C. Williams. The song samples and is a sequel to Badu's single "

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" (1997), being set further along in the couple's relationship, after the protagonist's boyfriend has been arrested. It was released as the

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from ''Worldwide Underground'' on August 4, 2003, by

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. A minor commercial success, "Danger" peaked at number 82 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 27 on the

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. Since its release, the song has been performed live on almost all of Badu's concert tours.

Track listings and formats

US 12-inch vinyl # "Danger" (album version) – 6:29 # "Danger" (radio edit) – 4:24 # "Danger" (radio edit instrumental) – 4:24 European CD single # "Danger" (radio edit) – 4:24 # "Danger" (Edroc Remix) – 4:26 European maxi CD single # "Danger" (radio edit) – 4:24 # "Danger" (album version) – 6:29 # "Danger" (Edroc Remix) – 4:26 # "Danger" (Afreex Remix) (featuring Thundastorm) – 4:47

Charts

Release history

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Danger (Erykah Badu Song) 2003 singles Erykah Badu songs Songs written by James Poyser Songs written by Erykah Badu Songs written by Rashad Smith Sequel songs 2002 songs Hip hop soul songs