Lady (D'Angelo song)
"Lady" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Single by D'Angelo featuring AZ (remix version only) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
from the album Brown Sugar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Released | March 5, 1996[1][2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Recorded | 1995[3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre | Neo soul | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Length | 4:05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Label | EMI | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Certification | Gold (US)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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"Lady" is a song co-written,[4] co-produced[5] and performed by American neo soul singer D'Angelo, issued as the third single from his debut studio album Brown Sugar. A remixed version of the song (titled the Clean Street Version)[6] was also released, featuring vocals from American hip hop musician AZ. Separate music videos were created for both versions of the song.[7][8]
"Lady" is D'Angelo's biggest hit single to date in the United States, peaking at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1996.[9] It was certified gold by the RIAA on June 4, 1996.[2] The song was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 1997, but lost to "Your Secret Love" by Luther Vandross.[10]
The Game's 2013 single "All That (Lady)" uses a clear vocal sample of "Lady".
Music videos
The official music video for the original version of the song was directed by Hype Williams.[7] The video for the remix version was directed by Brett Ratner.[8] In addition to AZ, the remix video features appearances from singers Faith Evans and Joi; as well as Erykah Badu in her first music video appearance.[11]
Chart positions
Weekly charts
Chart (1996)[9] | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 | 10 |
US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard) | 7 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard) | 2 |
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard) | 10 |
Year-end charts
Chart (1996) | Position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100[12] | 70 |
References
- ↑ "Lady [US Single] - D'Angelo | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - June 30, 2015". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
- ↑ "D'Angelo - Lady at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- 1 2 "Lady - D'Angelo | Listen, Appearances, Song Review | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- 1 2 "D'Angelo - Lady (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ↑ "D'Angelo - Lady (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
- 1 2 Garcia, Alex S. "mvdbase.com - D'Angelo - "Lady [version 1]"". Music Video DataBase. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
- 1 2 Garcia, Alex S. "mvdbase.com - D'Angelo - "Lady [version 2: remix]"". Music Video DataBase. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
- 1 2 "D'Angelo | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
- ↑ "Rock On The Net: Grammy Awards: Best R&B Vocal Performance - Male". Rock on the Net. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
- ↑ Badu, Erykah (March 7, 2015). "ErykahBadoula on Twitter: "My first video appearance... before Baduizm with bestie @JoiGilliam, AZ, my bae Faith Evans and my brother D'angelo < LADY remix via 1996ish"". Twitter. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
- ↑ Pedro. "Longbored Surfer - 1996". LongboredSurfer.com. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
External links
- "Lady" at AllMusic
- "Lady" at Discogs (list of releases)
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics