Down 4 U
Irv Gotti, Ja Rule, Charli Baltimore, Vita, Ashanti
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12 facts about this song
Song Production"Down 4 U" was produced by Irv Gotti, a music supervisor for Murder Inc. records, an imprint under Def Jam Recordings. Crooked I also produced the beats for the song.
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CollaborationThis song is not just by Irv Gotti, it includes performances by multiple artists such as Ja Rule, Ashanti, Vita, and Charli Baltimore. The song features a mixture of rap and R&B, each artist lending their distinctive vibe.
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Release Date"Down 4 U" was released on July 1, 2002. It was the lead single for Irv Gotti's album "The Inc."
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Chart Success"Down 4 U" reached its peak position at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at number four on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Down 4 U" carries a prison-themed storyline involving the artists, depicting loyalty among close friends and romantic partners.
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Sampled TracksThe song samples two tracks: Roger Troutman's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and Mary Jane Girls' "All Night Long." The imprints from these classics add a certain nostalgic layer to the song.
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Classic LyricsJa Rule's line in "Down 4 U," "But mind to mind, we can see the unseen," became popular among fans for its deep lyrical resonance.
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Musical StyleMusically, "Down 4 U" incorporates Hip Hop, R&B, and gangsta rap elements, thus creating an effective blend of these genres.
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Award Nominations"Down 4 U" was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards in 2003. Although it didn't win, this nomination stamps the song's importance and recognition in the music industry.
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Commercial Success"Down 4 U" was one of the major releases from Murder Inc. in 2002, playing a big part in the commercial success of Irv Gotti's album.
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Song InterpretationThe song portrays the theme of loyalty and fidelity among friends and lovers, stating that they are "down for each other" regardless of the circumstances.
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Lasting ImpactDespite being released over 15 years ago, "Down 4 U" still enjoys popularity and recurrent airplay on R&B and Hip-Hop radio stations.
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