Money (Jamelia song)
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"Money" is the third single from British
R&B
artist Jamelia
and the second single from her debut album Drama
. Originally "Thinking 'Bout You" was to be the second single from the album; a video was filmed and promotional copies of the single were sent to radio stations across the UK. That single was cancelled and the video was never released to the public. "Money" was chosen to replace "Thinking 'Bout You" as the second single from Drama.
"Money" is considered by many to be Jamelia's breakthrough hit as the song made the UK top 5 upon its release in February 2000, spending nine weeks inside the UK top 75. The song features reggae star Beenie Man
and was co-written by former UK X Factor finalist Daniel DeBourg
.
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...
R&B
Rhythm and blues
Rhythm and blues, often abbreviated to R&B, is a genre of popular African American music that originated in the 1940s. The term was originally used by record companies to describe recordings marketed predominantly to urban African Americans, at a time when "urbane, rocking, jazz based music with a...
artist Jamelia
Jamelia
Jamelia Niela Davis , best known mononymously as Jamelia, is an English singer-songwriter, model, entertainer, television presenter and actress. She is most famous for her use of a cappella and prolific work in the R&B genre...
and the second single from her debut album Drama
Drama (Jamelia album)
Drama is the debut album from British R&B star Jamelia. The album, a mix ofR&B, hip hop, and soul was released on June 26, 2000.-Background:...
. Originally "Thinking 'Bout You" was to be the second single from the album; a video was filmed and promotional copies of the single were sent to radio stations across the UK. That single was cancelled and the video was never released to the public. "Money" was chosen to replace "Thinking 'Bout You" as the second single from Drama.
"Money" is considered by many to be Jamelia's breakthrough hit as the song made the UK top 5 upon its release in February 2000, spending nine weeks inside the UK top 75. The song features reggae star Beenie Man
Beenie Man
Anthony Moses Davis , better known by his stage name Beenie Man, is a Grammy award winning Jamaican reggae artist. He is the self-proclaimed "King of the Dancehall".-Biography:...
and was co-written by former UK X Factor finalist Daniel DeBourg
Daniel DeBourg
Daniel DeBourg is an English pop singer, songwriter, former dancer and model. In 2007, he was a finalist on the fourth UK series of the TV talent show, The X Factor.-Early life:...
.
Track listing
- "Money" (featuring Beenie ManBeenie ManAnthony Moses Davis , better known by his stage name Beenie Man, is a Grammy award winning Jamaican reggae artist. He is the self-proclaimed "King of the Dancehall".-Biography:...
) (radio edit) - "Money" (featuring Beenie Man) (Old Skool mix)
- "Money" (featuring Beenie Man) (Smokin' Beats mix - edit)
- "Money" (featuring Beenie Man) (Capital T club mix - edit)
- "Money" (featuring Beenie Man) (Emmanuel remix]
- "Money" (Enhanced section - video)
Charts
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| French Singles Chart | 5 |
| German Singles Chart | 9 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 18 |
| UK Singles Chart | 5 |