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"Happy People" is a song by American R&B recording artist
R. Kelly Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and sex offender convicted of racketeering and multiple sex offenses. During his recording career, Kelly sold over 75 million records worldwi ...
. Like Kelly's previous single, " Step in the Name of Love", the song is about the stepping dance. It was released on March 22, 2004, as the lead single from his second double album, '' Happy People/U Saved Me'' (2004). The song went to number 19 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number seven on the ''Billboard''
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chart. In some territories, it was released as a double A-side with " U Saved Me"; this issue peaked at number six in the United Kingdom.


Music video

The music video is directed by
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Charts

All entries charted with " U Saved Me" except where noted.


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Release history


"Christmas, I'll Be Steppin"

"Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'" was recorded by Kelly for the soundtrack of the movie ''
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'', and plays during the end credits. The song resembles "Happy People", but with different lyrics and a more Christmas feel to it. "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'" is the fifth song on the official soundtrack to ''The Best Man Holiday'' and is one of the few songs that is not a cover version of another song.


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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Happy People (R. Kelly Song) 2004 singles 2004 songs Jive Records singles Music videos directed by Director X R. Kelly songs Song recordings produced by R. Kelly Songs written by R. Kelly