Didn't Cha Know
2000 single by Erykah Badu
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::summary 2000 single by Erykah Badu ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox song"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Didn't Cha Know |
| cover | didnt_cha_know_erykah_badu.jpg |
| border | yes |
| type | single |
| artist | Erykah Badu |
| album | Mama's Gun |
| released | November 28, 2000 |
| recorded | 2000 |
| genre | |
| length | 3:58 |
| label | Motown |
| writer | |
| producer | J Dilla |
| prev_title | Bag Lady |
| prev_year | 2000 |
| next_title | Cleva |
| next_year | 2001 |
| misc | |
| :: |
| name = Didn't Cha Know | cover = didnt_cha_know_erykah_badu.jpg | alt = | border = yes | type = single | artist = Erykah Badu | album = Mama's Gun | released = November 28, 2000 | recorded = 2000 | studio = | venue = | genre = | length = 3:58 | label = Motown | writer = | producer = J Dilla | prev_title = Bag Lady | prev_year = 2000 | next_title = Cleva | next_year = 2001 | misc =
"Didn't Cha Know" is a song recorded by American singer Erykah Badu for her second studio album Mama's Gun (2000). It was written by Badu and produced by fellow Soulquarian member J Dilla, and features a sample from Tarika Blue's song "Dreamflower" (1977). The song was released as the second single from Mama's Gun on November 28, 2000, by Motown Records.
"Didn't Cha Know" failed to enter the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 13 on its extension chart Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. It also peaked at number 28 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Despite its lackluster commercial performance, the song was nominated for Best R&B Song at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards (2002).
Controversy
"Didn't Cha Know" features a sample from American jazz and soul ensemble Tarika Blue's song "Dreamflower" (1977). The sample was used without prior permission from the group. However, Badu and Motown Records reached a settlement fee with Tarika Blue outside of court.
Track listings and formats
| headline = European CD single |title1 = Didn't Cha Know |note1 = radio edit |length1= 3:58 |title2 = Tyrone |note2 = live |length2= 3:55
| headline = European maxi CD single |title1 = Didn't Cha Know |note1 = radio edit |length1= 3:58 |title2 = Tyrone |note2 = live |length2= 3:55 |title3 = Hollywood |length3= 5:32 |title4 = Drama |length4= 6:02
Charts
Weekly charts
::data[format=table] | Chart (2001) | Peak position | |---|---| ::
Year-end charts
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| Chart (2001) | Position | US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | ||
| :: |
Certifications
Release history
::data[format=table title="Release dates and formats for "Didn't Cha Know""]
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 28, 2000 | Urban contemporary radio | Motown | |||
| December 5, 2000 | Urban adult contemporary radio | ||||
| :: |
References
References
- Tauss, Lucy. (April 25, 2019). "Tarika Blue: Tarika Blue".
- Badu, Erykah. (2001). "Didn't Cha Know?". [[Universal Music Group]].
- Badu, Erykah. (2001). "Didn't Cha Know?". Universal Music Group.
- "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2001".
- (November 24, 2000). "ADDvance Notice".
- (December 1, 2000). "Urban AC: Going For Adds 12/5/00".
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