(Freak) And U Know It
| "(Freak) And U Know It" | ||||
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| Single by Adina Howard | ||||
| from the album Welcome to Fantasy Island | ||||
| Released | 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1997 | |||
| Genre | R&B, dance-pop, hip hop soul | |||
| Length | 4:02 | |||
| Label | Mecca Don, EastWest Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | David Blake, Adina Howard | |||
| Producer(s) | DJ Quik, Robert "Fonksta" Bacon, G-One | |||
| Adina Howard singles chronology | ||||
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"(Freak) And U Know It" is a song by American singer and songwriter Adina Howard, released as the lead single from her second studio album Welcome to Fantasy Island. Produced by DJ Quik, Robert "Fonksta" Bacon, and G-One,[1] it peaked on the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 70 and the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at number 32.
Critical reception
[edit]Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Howard aims to prove that there's no sophomore slump in her future with this sassy, disco-kissed R&B throw-down. Yeah, she's workin' the "freak" thang yet again. And, yeah, she's capable of far better. But the truth is that the hook here is just too darn infectious to allow for much complaining. Kids are going to love the Cameo-styled keyboard effects that underline the chorus. A fine way to preview the album Welcome to Fantasy Island."[2] British magazine Music Week gave the song three out of five, adding, "Kool & the Gang's "Get Down on It" provides the basis of this slice of R&B on which Howard is at her most sensual."[3]
Track listing
[edit]- CD single[1]
- "(Freak) And U Know It (Radio Edit)" - 4:02
- "(Freak) And U Know It (Vybe Remix - Extended)" - 4:35
- "(Freak) And U Know It (Vybe Remix - Instrumental)" - 4:18
- "(Freak) And U Know It (Gods Of Prophet Slimmi Trip Remix)" - 6:17
- "(Freak) And U Know It (Club Mix)" - 7:17
- "(Freak) And U Know It (Instrumental)" - 4:10
- "(Freak) And U Know It (Acappella)" - 4:08
Personnel
[edit]Credits for (Freak) And U Know It adapted from AllMusic.[4]
- Chris Puram, DJ Quik - Mixed
- DJ Quik, G-One, Rob Bacon - Producer
- Chris Puram - Recording
- Taresha Hudson - Writing
Charts
[edit]| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[5] | 33 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 70 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 32 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Adina Howard – (Freak) and U Know It (1997, CD)".
- ^ Flick, Larry (June 14, 1997). "Reviews & Previews: Singles" (PDF). Billboard. p. 74. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- ^ "Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. February 21, 1998. p. 10. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ Adina Howard | Songs | AllMusic
- ^ "Adina Howard – (Freak) And U Know It". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ "Adina Howard Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ "Adina Howard Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2023.