I Care 4 U

Aaliyah

About I Care 4 U

"I Care 4 U" is a song by American R&B recording artist Aaliyah. It is a romantic R&B ballad written by Missy Elliott and Timbaland. The song was originally recorded for Aaliyah's 1996 album One in a Million, but the recording was withdrawn after its completion and re-recorded in 2000 for her 2001 self-titled third album. "I Care 4 U" charted for 20 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2002, peaking at number 16. It was released as a radio single in 2003 in promotion of Aaliyah's posthumuous compilation album I Care 4 U (2002).  


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2001
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Hmm yeah
Hmm yeah
Oh

Hey my baby
Why you lookin' so down?
Seems like you need some lovin'
Baby you need a girl like me
(Don't frown) Hey my baby
Tell me why you cry
Here take my hand (yeah)
Wipe those tears from your eyes

Can I talk to you? (Can I talk to you)
Comfort you
Let you know (just want to let you know baby)
I care for you (ooh)

Can I talk to you (I wanna talk)
Comfort you (got to let you know baby)
Let you know
I care 4 you

Hey sexy baby
Why'd your girl leave you in pain?
To let a fine man like you go
She must be insane
Hey sexy baby
There's no need to worry oh
Oh boy if you call on me
I'll come, I'll come in a hurry

Can I talk to you? (Come on)
Comfort you (I love you)
Let you know (oh baby)
I care for you (I love you, yes I do)

Can I talk to you (I wanna talk)
Comfort you (give me a chance)
Let you know
Wanna let you know, gotta let you know

That I care for you (that I love you yeah)

Hold on (hold on)
Stay strong (stay strong)
Press on (for me baby)
I care for you (I care for you)

Hold on (hold on)
Stay strong (stay strong)
Press on (press on for me)
I care for you (I care for you baby)

Can I talk to you (I wanna talk)
Comfort you (I wanna hold you tight baby)
Let you know
I wanna let you know
That I care for you

Can I talk to you

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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: Timothy Mosley, Homer Banks, Carl Mitchell Hampton, Missy Elliott

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"I Care 4 U" by Aaliyah was released posthumously on December 10, 2002.
Album
This is the lead single from Aaliyah's posthumous compilation album also titled "I Care 4 U."
Genre
The song is an R&B (Rhythm and Blues) track with elements of pop and soul.
Chart Performance
"I Care 4 U" peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart.
Sales
The "I Care 4 U" album was certified triple Platinum by the RIAA in the United States, indicating sales of over three million copies.
Awards
The album won the award for Best R&B/Soul Album, Female at the 2003 Soul Train Music Awards.
Writing Credit
"I Care 4 U" song was written by Missy Elliot and Timbaland, who were long-time collaborators with Aaliyah.
Vocals
Aaliyah's vocals in "I Care 4 U" have been praised for their sultry and emotional depth.
Video
Although a music video was never officially made for the song, a video using past footage of Aaliyah was released for the song's single version.
Posthumous Success
Despite her untimely death, Aaliyah continued to impact the music scene with "I Care 4 U". The album outperformed many releases by living artists of the time.
Unreleased Material
The "I Care 4 U" album featured several previously unreleased tracks alongside some of Aaliyah's biggest hits.
Timbaland Production
Renowned producer Timbaland, who produced multiple tracks for Aaliyah, handled the production duties for this song.
Tribute
"I Care 4 U" and the accompanying album of the same name serves as a tribute to Aaliyah's life and career. It solidified her legacy as an influential figure in R&B music.
Influence
The song's mix of R&B and pop has since influenced numerous artists in the genre.
Critical Acclaim
Most music critics praised Aaliyah's vocal performance in the song, her song-writing, and production value.

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