"Danger" is a song recorded by American singer Erykah Badu for her third studio album Worldwide Underground (2003). It was written and produced by Badu, James Poyser, Rashad Smith and R.C. Williams. The song samples and is a sequel to Badu's single "Otherside of the Game" (1997), being set further along in the couple's relationship, after the protagonist's boyfriend has been arrested. It was released as the lead single from Worldwide Underground on August 4, 2003, by Motown Records.
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| Single by Erykah Badu | ||||
| from the album Worldwide Underground | ||||
| Released | August 4, 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2002 | |||
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| Length | 5:49 | |||
| Label | Motown | |||
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A minor commercial success, "Danger" peaked at number 82 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 27 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Since its release, the song has been performed live on almost all of Badu's concert tours.
Track listings and formats
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US 12-inch vinyl[1]
European CD single[2]
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European maxi CD single[3]
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Charts
edit| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 82 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 27 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | August 4, 2003 | Urban contemporary radio | Motown | |
| August 5, 2003 |
References
edit- ^ Badu, Erykah (2003). Danger (12-inch vinyl). Motown Records. B0001052-11.
- ^ Badu, Erykah (2003). Danger (CD single). Universal Music Group. 981 139-5.
- ^ Badu, Erykah (2003). Danger (CD single). Universal Music Group. 981 139-6.
- ^ "Erykah Badu Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ "Erykah Badu Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ a b "Going For Adds: Week Of 8/4/03" (PDF). Radio & Records. August 1, 2003. p. 27. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ "Danger – Erykah Badu". Motown Records. August 5, 2003. Retrieved October 29, 2022.