Da Goodness
"Da Goodness" is a song by American rapper Redman with a verse by fellow rapper Busta Rhymes. It was released on January 12, 1999, via Def Jam Recordings as the second single from Redman's fourth solo studio album, Doc's da Name 2000. Production was handled by Redman himself, who used an interpolation of "Caravan" written by Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol, and Irving Mills. The song did not reach the US Billboard Hot 100, however, it made it to number 50 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, number 38 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, and number 9 on the Hot Rap Songs in the United States. In the UK, the song was more successful, peaking at number 52 on the UK Singles Chart and number 5 on both the UK Dance and UK Hip Hop/R&B charts. A music video was directed by Steve Carr; the video and a radio edit omitted Busta Rhymes's verse.
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| Single by Redman | ||||
| from the album Doc's da Name 2000 | ||||
| B-side | "I Don't Kare" | |||
| Released | January 12, 1999 | |||
| Genre | Hip-hop | |||
| Length | 4:09 | |||
| Label | Def Jam | |||
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| Producer | Redman | |||
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| Busta Rhymes singles chronology | ||||
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| "Da Goodness" on YouTube | ||||
"Da Goodness" is a song by American rapper Redman with a verse by fellow rapper Busta Rhymes. It was released on January 12, 1999, via Def Jam Recordings as the second single from Redman's fourth solo studio album, Doc's da Name 2000. Production was handled by Redman himself, who used an interpolation of "Caravan" written by Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol, and Irving Mills.
The song did not reach the US Billboard Hot 100, however, it made it to number 50 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, number 38 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, and number 9 on the Hot Rap Songs in the United States. In the UK, the song was more successful, peaking at number 52 on the UK Singles Chart and number 5 on both the UK Dance and UK Hip Hop/R&B charts. A music video was directed by Steve Carr; the video and a radio edit omitted Busta Rhymes's verse.
Composition
[edit]"Da Goodness" was composed in 4
4 time and the key of F♯ major, with a tempo of 67 beats per minute. It has a duration time of four minutes and nine seconds.[1]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Da Goodness" (Radio Edit) | Redman | ||
| 2. | "Da Goodness (LP Version)" (with Busta Rhymes) |
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| 3. | "Da Goodness" (Instrumental) |
| Redman | |
| 4. | "I Don't Kare" (Radio Edit) |
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| 5. | "I Don't Kare" (LP Version) |
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| 6. | "I Don't Kare" (Instrumental) |
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Charts
[edit]| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles (OCC)[2] | 52 |
| UK Dance (OCC)[3] | 5 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[4] | 5 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 50 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 38 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[7] | 9 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Key & BPM for Da Goodness". Tunebat. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart on 6/6/1999 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart on 6/6/1999 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart on 6/6/1999 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Redman Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Redman Chart History (R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Redman Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Redman – Da Goodness at Discogs (list of releases)