"You Don't Have to Worry" is a song by American R&B singer

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. It was written by

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and Edward "DJ Eddie F" Ferrell for the soundtrack of the film ''

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'' (1993), while production was helmed by Ferrell, with co-production from Kenny "K-Smoove" Kornegay and Darin "Piano Man" Whittington. It contains a sample of "

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. Released as a single, it charted on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 63, while reaching number 11 on the ''

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'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. A remix version featuring rapper Craig Mack was produced by

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and Tony Dofat and later included on Blige's remix album, '' What's the 411? Remix'' (1993).

Critical reception

In 2013, the original version of "You Don't Have to Worry" placed 20th on '' Complex'' magazine's "50 Best R&B Songs That Flipped Rap Beats", while its remix version with Craig Mack ranked 33rd on the list.

Music video

The accompanying music video for "You Don't Have to Worry" was directed by American film director, film producer, and music video director

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and filmed at various locations in New York City in the summer of 1993. It depicts Blige performing in a jersey with a New York Yankees cap,

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and Timberland boots, also wearing an all denim suit by Daniel Poole performing on top of a car in front of a large crowd (a still from the video appears on the cover of 'What's the 411 Remix' Album). The song's original version, which appears in the video, has a slightly alternate difference towards the one on the soundtrack: Blige's vocals throughout the song is multitracked, and the backing vocals are omitted.

Tracklisting

* US Cassette single # "You Don't Have to Worry" (Album Radio Mix) – 4:05 # "You Don't Have to Worry" (Remix Main with Rap) – 5:18 * US 12" single # "You Don't Have to Worry" (Album Radio Mix) – 4:05 # "You Don't Have to Worry" (Radio Mix with Clean Rap) – 4:35 # "You Don't Have to Worry" (Remix Main with Rap) – 5:18 * UK CD single # "You Don't Have to Worry" (Album Radio Remix) – 4:05 # "You Don't Have to Worry" (Radio Remix with Clean Rap) – 4:35 # "You Don't Have to Worry" (Remix Main with Rap) – 5:18 # "You Don't Have to Worry" (Album Radio Remix Instrumental) – 4:05 * UK 12" single # "You Don't Have to Worry" (Remix Main with Rap) – 5:18 # "You Don't Have to Worry" (Album Radio Remix) – 4:05 # "You Don't Have to Worry" (Radio Remix with Clean Rap) – 4:35 # "You Don't Have to Worry" (Album Radio Remix Instrumental) – 4:05

Charts

Release history

References

Mary J. Blige songs 1993 singles 1993 songs MCA Records singles Music videos directed by F. Gary Gray Songs written by Kenny Greene Uptown Records singles {{1990s-R&B-song-stub