"Ya Di Ya" is a song by American
R&B singer,
Gina Thompson
Gina Thompson (born Lugenia Thompson in Vineland, New Jersey, on November 10, 1976) is an American R&B singer. Born to Edward L. Thompson, Sr. and Eugenia Thompson, Gina Thompson began singing at an early age and was signed to her first recordi ...
. It features guest vocals by
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 ...
and was released as the lead single from Thompson's unreleased album, ''
If You Only Knew'' (1999).
The song became a minor hit, where it peaked at #38 on
''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and scored Thompson her second top 40 R&B hit and Elliott's fifteenth overall top 40 R&B hit.
Because of its strong radio airplay and charting outside the United States, a "Rufftime" remix was issued via international pressings of "Ya Di Ya".
To date, "Ya Di Ya" is Thompson's only single as a leading artist to chart outside the United States.
Music video
The music video for the song premiered in early July 1999 on
The Box. It begins with
Gina Thompson
Gina Thompson (born Lugenia Thompson in Vineland, New Jersey, on November 10, 1976) is an American R&B singer. Born to Edward L. Thompson, Sr. and Eugenia Thompson, Gina Thompson began singing at an early age and was signed to her first recordi ...
, alongside background dancers dressed in white, dancing and lip-syncing to the song. Thompson is then seen arguing with the song's antagonist over the phone before throwing the phone in a fish-tank.
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 ...
is later shown in a silver attire performing her part.
Track listings and formats
; German 12" vinyl
# "Ya Di Ya" (Album Version) – 4:20
# "Ya Di Ya" (Rufftime Remix) – 3:53
# "Ya Di Ya" (Album Instrumental) – 4:20
# "Ya Di Ya" (Rufftime Remix) – 3:53
# "Take My Number Down" (Album Version) – 3:57
; German CD single
# "Ya Di Ya" (Rufftime Remix) – 3:53
# "Ya Di Ya" (Original Radio Edit) – 3:50
# "Take My Number Down" (Album Version) – 3:57
; US CD Maxi/12" vinyl
# "Ya Di Ya" (LP Version) (featuring
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 ...
) – 4:22
# "Ya Di Ya" (Radio Version) (featuring
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 ...
) – 3:51
# "Ya Di Ya (Instrumental) – 4:22
# "Take My Number Down (LP Version) – 4:02
# "Take My Number Down (Instrumental) – 4:00
# "Ya Di Ya" (Acappella) (featuring
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 ...
) – 4:19
; US CD single
# "Ya Di Ya" (Original Radio Edit) (featuring
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 ...
) – 3:50
# "Take My Number Down" (Album Version) – 3:57
Chart performance
References
{{Missy Elliott singles
1999 singles
1999 songs
Missy Elliott songs
Hip hop soul songs