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"Cleva" is a song recorded by American singer Erykah Badu for her second studio album Mama's Gun (2000). It was written and produced by Badu, J Dilla, and James Poyser, a member of the Soulquarians and Badu's own production team Frequency. The song features Roy Ayers on vibraphone. It was released as the third and final single from Mama's Gun on April 17, 2001, by Motown Records.
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| Single by Erykah Badu | ||||
| from the album Mama's Gun | ||||
| Released | April 17, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2000 | |||
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| Length | 3:55 | |||
| Label | Motown | |||
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Due to its limited, airplay-only release, "Cleva" failed to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 77 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Track listing
editUS promotional 12-inch vinyl[1]
- "Cleva" (radio edit) – 3:55
- "Cleva" (album version) – 4:33
- "Cleva" (instrumental) – 4:32
- "Cleva" (acappella) – 3:41
Charts
edit| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[2] | 20 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] | 77 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | April 17, 2001 | Motown |
References
edit- ^ Badu, Erykah (2001). Cleva (promotional 12-inch vinyl). Motown Records.
- ^ "Erykah Badu Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ "Erykah Badu Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ "ADDvance Notice" (PDF). Radio & Records. April 13, 2001. p. 63. Retrieved October 29, 2022 – via World Radio History.
- ^ "Urban AC: Going For Adds 4/17/01". Radio & Records. April 13, 2001. p. 69.