Down with the Clique
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"Down with the Clique" is a song written and produced by R. Kelly
for R&B
singer Aaliyah
's debut album Age Ain't Nothing but a Number
. It is the fourth official single in the United Kingdom
from the album. Released in 1995
, the single, which also features Kelly, peaked at number thirty-three on the UK Singles Chart
. The song was the fourth UK Top 40 single for Aaliyah.
. In the song's context,"down" means in favor of, playing off the contemporary phrase, "You down (to play ball, go to the movies, etc.)?" The song was originally titled "Who's In Her Clique" which replacing "Who's in her clique?" with "If you down with the clique let me hear you say..I'm down with it".
Due to the controversy surrounding Aaliyah & R. Kelly's relationship at the time, no further singles were released from Age Ain't Nothing But A Number
In the United States
.
UK 12-inch single
R. Kelly
Robert Sylvester Kelly , better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play...
for R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
singer Aaliyah
Aaliyah
Aaliyah Dana Haughton , who performed under the mononym Aaliyah , was an American R&B recording artist, 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...
's debut album Age Ain't Nothing but a Number
Age Ain't Nothing but a Number
Age Ain't Nothing But a Number received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Some writers noted that Aaliyah's "silky vocals" and "sultry voice" blended with Kelly's new jack swing helped define R&B in the 1990s. Her sound was also compared to that of female quartet En Vogue...
. It is the fourth official single in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
from the album. Released in 1995
1995 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1995.- January–February :*January 18 – Jerry Garcia crashes his rented BMW into a guard rail near Mill Valley, California, USA, but is not injured in the accident....
, the single, which also features Kelly, peaked at number thirty-three on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. The song was the fourth UK Top 40 single for Aaliyah.
Song information
In "Down with the Clique", Aaliyah and R. Kelly address those who are part of or who admire their cliqueClique
A clique is an exclusive group of people who share common interests, views, purposes, patterns of behavior, or ethnicity. A clique as a reference group can be either normative or comparative. Membership in a clique is typically exclusive, and qualifications for membership may be social or...
. In the song's context,"down" means in favor of, playing off the contemporary phrase, "You down (to play ball, go to the movies, etc.)?" The song was originally titled "Who's In Her Clique" which replacing "Who's in her clique?" with "If you down with the clique let me hear you say..I'm down with it".
Due to the controversy surrounding Aaliyah & R. Kelly's relationship at the time, no further singles were released from Age Ain't Nothing But A Number
Age Ain't Nothing but a Number
Age Ain't Nothing But a Number received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Some writers noted that Aaliyah's "silky vocals" and "sultry voice" blended with Kelly's new jack swing helped define R&B in the 1990s. Her sound was also compared to that of female quartet En Vogue...
In the United States
United States
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.
Track listings
UK CD single- Madhouse Mix (Radio edit I)
- LP version
- Dancehall Mix
- Madhouse Mix (Radio edit II)
- Madhouse Mix (Instrumental)
UK 12-inch single
- Madhouse Mix (Radio edit I)
- Madhouse Mix (Instrumental)
- Dancehall Mix
- Madhouse Mix (Radio edit II)
Charts
| Chart (1994) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| UK Top 75 Singles UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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