Contagious

The Isley Brothers

About Contagious

"Contagious" is a song by The Isley Brothers. It was released as a single from their 2001 album Eternal. The song was written and produced by R. Kelly, who was also featured on the song, and also features vocals by R&B singer Chanté Moore. The video plays as a mini soap opera depicting a man who goes home and finds out his woman has been cheating on him with another man. The song is taken to another level during the breakdown of the song, where the two men, Mr. Biggs and Kelly, meet once again after their previous collaboration on Kelly's 1995 single "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" (although they also collaborated on Kelly Price's 1998 single "Friend of Mine"). In the middle of the second verse, Ron Isley goes down memory lane after saying "The down low happened to me all over again"; additionally, the third verse starts with Mr. Biggs asking R. Kelly "What the hell is going on between the sheets in my own home?", reprising their meeting in the Kelly Price song as well as the title of his own hit "Between the Sheets", and R. Kelly accuses Mr. Biggs (who recalls seeing him before) of mistaken identity.  


Year:
2001
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Its two A.M. I'm just gettin' in about to check my message,
No one has called but my homies and some bill collectors.
Cellular brings somebody wants to borrow money
I two-way her she don't hit me back something is funny.
So I called her mother's house and asked has she seen my baby.
Roll my six around lookin' for that missing lady.
Got back in turned the TV on and caught the news
Then I put my hand on my head cause I'm so confused.
And then I turned the TV down
Cause I thought I heard a squicky sound,
Somethings going on upstairs
And I know nobody else lives here
"bump bump bump" as I get closer to the stairways all I hear
Then I hear my babies voice in my ear screamin out

Your contagious, touch me baby give me what you got
(and I heard an other man said) sexy lady drive me crazy, drive me wild
(And I just can't believe this shit)

I ran downstairs looked in the closet lookin' for that ooo,
Said a prayer cause only God knows what I'm gonna do
What I saw was enough to drive a Preacher wild
I'm in the hall contemplatin' "not in my own damn house".
Who would have thought she was creepin' wit another man?
The down low happenin' to me all over again
And then I turned the TV down
Cause I know I heard a squicky sound,
Something going on upstairs cause I know no one else lives here
"bump bump bump" as I get closer to the stairways all I hear,
Then I hear my babies voice in my ear screamin'

Your contagious, touch me baby give me what you got
(and I heard an other man said) sexy lady drive me crazy, drive me wild
(And I just can't believe this shit)

What the hell is goin' on between the sheets in my home?
Baby wait let me explain before you start to point your cain.
Girl I'm bout to have a fit
"oh its bout to be some shit!"
How did I get in to this? Should have never came home with this bitch!
Low down dirty woman, back to where you come from
"but baby wait" but wait my ass
Hit the streets your ass is grass!
Now Mista Biggs before you done
"Wait how you know my name son?"
"Honey wait I was gonna tell ya"
" Move this cat looks real familiar"
Hmmm?!?! Now don't I know you from somewhere a long time ago?
No no I don't think so.
Yea yea, I feel I know you brother very well.
No No you mistaken me for somebody else.
"Frank" "SHUT UP!" Can't you see two men are talkin'?
"But" Thought I told yo ass to get to walkin'!
Now I think ya'll better leave this place,
Cause I'm about to catch a case.

Your contagious, touch me baby give me what you got
(and I heard an other man said) sexy lady drive me crazy, drive me wild
(And I just can't believe this shit)

Your contagious, touch me baby give me what you got
Your contagious, touch me baby give me what you got
Your contagious, touch me baby give me what you got
Your contagious, touch me baby give me what you got

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The Isley Brothers

The Isley Brothers ( /ˈaɪzliː/ YZ-lee) are an American musical group consisting of brothers Ron and Ernie Isley. The founding members of the band were Ronald Isley, older brothers Rudy and Kelly and younger brother Vernon. Originally formed as a gospel quartet, following the death of brother Vernon, the remaining trio launched a career into doo-wop scoring with their first million-selling hit single, "Shout", in 1959. Follow-up successes came with the 1962 single, "Twist and Shout" and the 1966 Motown single, "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)". more »

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Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Contagious" is from The Isley Brothers' 23rd album "Eternal," released in 2001.
Collaboration
The song features R&B singer R. Kelly and the female R&B group Chanté Moore.
Chart Success
It peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks Chart in 2001.
Songwriter
"Contagious" was written and produced by R. Kelly, who also provides a guest verse as well as plays the protagonist in the song's storyline.
Music Video
The music video of "Contagious" was very popular at the time of its release and features a dramatic narrative arc, with R. Kelly and actor Ron Isley playing characters named Sylvester and Mr. Biggs, respectively.
Legacy
The song is considered a classic in the R&B genre and has been praised for its catchy hook, engaging narrative, and the performances of its singers.
Award Nomination
In 2002, "Contagious" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, showcasing the widespread acclaim the song received.
Pop Culture Impact
"Contagious" became well-known for its dramatic dialogue-filled music video, contributing significantly to its pop culture impact.
Continuing Storyline
The song continues an ongoing narrative for The Isley Brothers and R. Kelly, which began with 1996’s hit R. Kelly song “Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)” and continued later in "Busted."
Rivalry Theme
The storyline throughout these songs features a rivalry between the character of Sylvester (R.Kelly) and Mr. Biggs (Ron Isley) over a woman, played by different actresses in each video.

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