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"Oops (Oh My)" is a song by American singer Tweet from her debut studio album, Southern Hummingbird (2002). It features vocals from American rapper Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, who co-wrote the song with Tweet, while production was handled by Timbaland. The song was released on January 11, 2002, as the album's lead single. "Oops (Oh My)" was a commercial success in the United States, peaking at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Additionally, it reached number five on the UK Singles Chart. English electropop band Ladytron covered the song on their 2003 compilation album Softcore Jukebox. 


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Tweet (born Charlene Keys, March 4, 1971) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter. more »

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Release Date
"Oops (Oh My)" was released on February 26, 2002, as the first single from Tweet’s debut studio album, "Southern Hummingbird."
Genre
This song is classified under the R&B and neo soul genre.
Production Team
"Oops (Oh My)" was written by Tweet herself alongside its producers, Missy Elliott and Timbaland.
Performance on Charts
The song was a major success, reaching Number 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and Number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Meaning
"Oops (Oh My)" is said to celebrate self-love and female empowerment as Tweet has clarified in many interviews that the song is about loving oneself and feeling good about your own body.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Chris Robinson, a well-known director in the music industry. It features cameo appearances by Timbaland, Missy Elliott, and Ginuwine.
Collaboration
"Oops (Oh My)" marked the first time Missy Elliott collaborated with Tweet outside of their group, Sugah. Their chemistry led to a partnership that has lasted over two decades.
Certified Gold
The recording was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on April 30, 2002.
Cover Performances
Artists like Zara Larsson and Sabrina Claudio have covered "Oops (Oh My)" during their live shows, acknowledging the song's influence on their own music.
Retrospective Acclaim
Nearly twenty years after its release, "Oops (Oh My)" is still celebrated for its contributions to early 2000s R&B, earning spots on numerous 'Best of' lists including Rolling Stone's '100 Greatest Songs of the Century So Far'.

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