Down With the Clique

Aaliyah

About Down With the Clique

"Down with the Clique" is a song by American singer Aaliyah from her debut studio album "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number". The song was written and produced by R. Kelly and on the Hip-Hop inspired song Aaliyah displays a "silky cooing with her voice. The song was met with mixed reviews by critics with a few praising Aaliyah's delivery on the record. Blackground and Jive records released "Down with the Clique" as the albums fourth single in Europe on May 1, 1995. During this time it was Aaliyah's first single to not be released in the US. In the UK the song performed moderately well peaking within the top 40 at number 33 on the Official chart. Elsewhere in the UK the song performed even better on the Dance and R&B charts peaking within the top 40 at number 25 and 5 respectively. 


Year:
1995
3:29
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Well now I guess it's time for me to wreck shop
So show your peace while the beat drops
And if you're in the house just throw your hands up
And let me see my brothers and sisters spread love
And if you're not down there's something wrong see
'Cause see my project homies, they got my back G
Droppin' a old school with a new school
PA's in the house and it's a good thing

Well if you down with the clique
Let me hear you say (I'm down wit it)

Well if you down with the clique
Let me hear you say (I'm down wit it)

Well if you down with the clique
Let me hear you say (I'm down wit it)

Well if you down with the clique
Let me hear you say (I'm down wit it)

Now it's a phone checker, I musn't do this
And if you didn't know I thought you knew this
It took a little time but now it's on see
You been waiting for so long to beep me
So check check check it out, all the dogs in the house (woof woof woof)
So pump your fist in the air and say
R. Kelly's on the track and it's a good thing

Well if you down with the clique
Let me hear you say (I'm down wit it)

Well if you down with the clique
Let me hear you say (I'm down wit it)

Well if you down with the clique
Let me hear you say (I'm down wit it)

Well if you down with the clique
Let me hear you say (I'm down wit it)

(break it down)
Tonight is the night that I
I take you boy and I put you in my good thing all night

First we have the Black ground posse in her clique
Then we have the funky second chapter in her clique
PA's in the house and yes you know they're in her clique
And all the project homies are down with the clique
Well now we have the double extra large in her clique
Plus we have the DA to the Smahd in her clique
Then we have the down town posse in her clique
Peace to the hood cause ya down with her clique

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Aaliyah

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), who performed under the mononym Aaliyah ( /ɑːˈliːə/), was an American recording artist, dancer, actress and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 10, she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At age 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson's Blackground Records. Hankerson introduced her to R. Kelly, who became her mentor, as well as lead songwriter and producer of her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. The album sold three million copies in the United States and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After f… more »

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Written by: Robert S. Kelly

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Down With The Clique" was released as Aaliyah's second single from her debut studio album "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number" on October 21, 1994.
Album
The song is part of her debut album "Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number" which was released by Blackground and Jive records.
Commercial Performance
The song was ranked number 33 on US Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, indicating moderate success.
Music Video
The music video for "Down With The Clique" was directed by Millicent Shelton, who was one of the few female music video directors at the time.
Producer
The song was produced by R. Kelly, who also produced the entirety of "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number".
Genre
"Down With the Clique" falls under the genre of R&B, fitting in with Aaliyah's overall music catalogue.
Songwriter
The song was written by R. Kelly.
Inspiration
In an interview, Aaliyah mentioned that "Down With the Clique" was based on R. Kelly's observation of her personality, which he described as loyal and clique-minded.
Critical Reception
Critics praised Aaliyah's distinctive vocal style in the song, though some commented on its adult themes given Aaliyah's young age at the time of recording (she was just 15).
Dance Choreography
The choreography for "Down With The Clique’s" video was done by Fatima Robinson, who is famous for her work with artists like Michael Jackson and Mary J. Blige.
Legacy
Despite its moderate chart performance, "Down With The Clique" is often cited as one of Aaliyah’s best tracks and was integral in solidifying her status as an R&B icon.

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