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, released as the first single from their second studio album ''

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'' (1998). It was also their second release working with production/writing duo

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, after ''What About Us?'', although Timbaland this time provided only co-production and instrumentation, with the pair's longtime collaborator

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instead handling main production with Elliott. Elliott was also often given a "featuring" credit (likely to create increased publicity for the track) despite only providing background vocals and spoken word to the song. The track was by far the group's biggest hit, peaking at number seven on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number three on the

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chart. The song was released with the ''

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Remix'' as the main version with regard to the single's cover and track listings. This remix featured a re-arranged version of the original lyrics, heavily sampled

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's " 4, 3, 2, 1" and DMX (who also appeared on the sampled track) provided rap vocals. Both the original version (listed as "PD Mix") and another main remix (a similar, stripped-down version: the "Missy Mix") were also featured. Radio stations and the video however, simply censored the album version/PD Mix and a video for the remix was not shot.

Music video

The music video was directed by

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Vocals

Lead Vocals: Pam (First verse, leads 1st singing of the chorus), Keisha (Second verse), Kima (Bridge) Background Vocals: Pam, Keisha, Kima, Missy Elliott

Track listing

CD Single # Remix (Featuring DMX) # PD Mix # Missy Mix # Remix Instrumental
12" Vinyl Single
Side 1 ''Remix (Featuring DMX)'' # Club Mix # Radio Mix # Acappella Side 2 # PD Mix # Missy Mix # PD Mix: Acappella

Charts

References

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