What About Us (Jodeci song)

"What About Us" is a song by American R&B group Jodeci recorded for their second album Diary of a Mad Band (1993). The song was released as the third and final single for the album in August 1994.

"What About Us"
Single by Jodeci
from the album Diary of a Mad Band
ReleasedAugust 2, 1994
Recorded1993
GenreR&B, soul
Length5:20 4:32 (7" edit)
LabelUptown/MCA
Songwriter(s)DeVante Swing, Devell Moore, Prince
Producer(s)DeVante Swing
Jodeci singles chronology
"Feenin'"
(1994)
"What About Us"
(1994)
"Freek'n You"
(1995)
Magoo singles chronology
""What About Us
(Swing Mob)"
"
(1994)
"Beep Me 911"
(1998)

A "Swing Mob" remix of the song featured additional production by Timbaland and introduced former Swing Mob member Magoo.

Track listings

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US Promo Vinyl and 12"
  1. "What About Us" (Radio) - 4:25
  2. "What About Us" (Album Extended) - 4:38
  3. "What About Us" (Album Instrumental) - 4:38
  4. "What About Us" (Acapella) - 4:38
  5. "What About Us" (Jeep Mix) - 4:40
US Vinyl and 12"
  1. "What About Us" (Album Version) - 5:20
  2. "What About Us" (Swing Mob) - 4:36
    (feat. Magoo)
  3. "What About Us" (Mr. Dalvin Version) - 4:26
    (feat. Mr. Dalvin)

Personnel

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Information taken from Discogs.[1]

  • production: DeVante Swing
  • remixing: DeVante Swing, Mr. Dalvin, Timbaland
  • Joel "JoJo" Hailey - Lead and Background vocals
  • Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey - Background vocals
  • DeVante Swing - Background vocals
  • Mr. Dalvin - Background vocals

Charts

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Notes

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  1. ^ "Jodeci - What About Us (12") at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved April 20, 2010.
  2. ^ "Jodeci Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  3. ^ "Jodeci Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  4. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1994". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2021.