"Here We Come" is a song by American producer/rapper

Timbaland Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He has received widespread acclaim for his innovative production work and distinc ...

. It features frequent collaborators

Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the earl ...

and Magoo and serves as the lead single for Timbaland's solo debut album, '' Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment'' (1998). The song also features background vocals by Playa and

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. While the song charted and was released via radio airplay on November 17, 1998, it was not granted a physical release in the United States until March 2, 1999; and on October 5, 1999, for

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. Here We Come interpolates the melody from the theme song of the 1967 ''Spider-Man'' TV series, written by

Paul Francis Webster Paul Francis Webster (December 20, 1907 – March 18, 1984) was an American lyricist who won three Academy Awards for Best Original Song, and was nominated sixteen times for the award. Life and career Webster was born in New York City, United St ...

, with music composed by

J. Robert Harris J. Robert Harris (September 27, 1925 – February 13, 2000) was an American composer, notably of the 1967 '' Spider-Man'' television series theme song " Spider-Man". He is also credited with writing the theme for the film '' Lolita'' in 1962. ...

Music video

The music video premiered on

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in mid-October 1998."Music Video Programming: The Clip List." ''

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''. October 31, 1998: 85. Print. Like the song's concept and interpolation, the video follows a synopsis loosely based on the early ''

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'' comic series. The latter of the video features cameo appearances by

's close friends

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and

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. The video was directed by

Francis Lawrence Francis Lawrence (born March 26, 1971) is an Austrian-born American filmmaker and producer. After establishing himself as a director of music videos and commercials, Lawrence made his feature-length directorial debut with the superhero thrille ...

Track listings and formats

;European CD single # "Here We Come" (featuring Playa, Magoo &

Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the earl ...

) — 4:36 # "Talking Trash" (featuring Bassey) — 4:37 ;UK 12" vinyl # "Here We Come" (featuring Playa, Magoo &

) — 4:36 # "Talking Trash" (featuring Bassey) — 4:37 # "I Get It On" (featuring Bassey & Lil' Man) — 4:45 ;UK CD single # "Here We Come" (featuring Playa, Magoo &

) — 4:36 ;US 12" vinyl # "Here We Come" (Album Version) — 4:38 # "Here We Come" (Instrumental) — 4:38 # "Here We Come" (Acapella) — 4:06 # "DJ Timmy Tim's BC Mix" — 9:46 # "Here We Come" (Radio Version) — 4:37

Charts

Release history

References

{{authority control 1998 debut singles 1998 songs Timbaland songs Song recordings produced by Timbaland Missy Elliott songs Songs written by Missy Elliott Music videos directed by Francis Lawrence Songs written by Melvin Barcliff Songs written by Timbaland Songs with lyrics by Paul Francis Webster