Happy People (R. Kelly song)

"Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"
"Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"
Song by R. Kelly
Released	November 15, 2013
Length	5:26
Label	RCA
Songwriter(s)	Robert Kelly
Producer(s)	R. Kelly
R. Kelly chronology

"Happy People"
"Happy People"
Single by R. Kelly
from the album Happy People/U Saved Me
Released	March 22, 2004
Length	7:49
Label	Jive
Songwriter(s)	Robert Kelly
Producer(s)	R. Kelly
R. Kelly singles chronology

"Happy People" is a song by American R&B recording artist R. Kelly. Like Kelly's previous single, "Step in the Name of Love", the song is about the stepping dance. It was released on March 22, 2004, as the lead single from his second double album, Happy People/U Saved Me (2004). The song went to number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number seven on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. In some territories, it was released as a double A-side with "U Saved Me"; this issue peaked at number six in the United Kingdom.

Music video

The music video is directed by Little X.^[1]

Charts

All entries charted with "U Saved Me" except where noted.

Weekly charts

Chart (2004)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)^[2]	2
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)^[3]	2
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[4]	17
Germany (GfK)^[5] "Happy People" only	49
Ireland (IRMA)^[6] "Happy People" only	13
Italy (FIMI)^[7]	36
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)^[8]	4
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[9]	40
Scotland (OCC)^[10]	15
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[11]	49
UK Singles (OCC)^[12]	6
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)^[13]	2
US Billboard Hot 100^[14] "Happy People" only	19
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[15] "Happy People" only	7

Year-end charts

Chart (2004)	Position
UK Singles (OCC)^[16]	131
US Billboard Hot 100^[17]	94
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[18]	33

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	March 22, 2004	Urban radio	Jive	^[19]
United Kingdom	October 18, 2004	CD	Jive	^[20]

"Christmas, I'll Be Steppin"

"Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'" was recorded by Kelly for the soundtrack of the movie The Best Man Holiday, and plays during the end credits. The song resembles "Happy People", but with different lyrics and a more Christmas feel to it.^[21]^[22]^[23] "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'" is the fifth song on the official soundtrack to The Best Man Holiday and is one of the few songs that is not a cover version of another song.

Charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)^[24]	26

References

^ "Little X | Videography". Oocities.org. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
^ "R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
^ "R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
^ "Hits of the World – Eurocharts" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 116, no. 45. November 6, 2004. p. 51. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
^ "R. Kelly – Happy People" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Happy People". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
^ "R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People". Top Digital Download. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
^ "Tipparade-lijst van week 35, 2004" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
^ "R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
^ "R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People". Swiss Singles Chart.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
^ "R Kelly Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
^ "R Kelly Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
^ "The Official UK Singles Chart 2004" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
^ "Billboard Top 100 – 2004". billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
^ "R&B Rap Hip-Hop Year-End Charts – 2004 – Soul System". Soulsystem.it. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1547. March 19, 2004. p. 24. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. October 16, 2004. p. 31.
^ "R. Kelly's "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'" Off The Best Man Holiday Soundtrack Available Now | The Official R. Kelly Site". Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
^ iTunes – Music – The Best Man Holiday (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists
^ R. Kelly - Christmas I'll Be Steppin' on YouTube
^ "R Kelly Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2019.

[1] "Little X | Videography". Oocities.org. Retrieved June 4, 2017.

[sc_Flanders_Tip_R._Kelly-2] "R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved December 30, 2019.

[sc_Wallonia_Tip_R._Kelly-3] "R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved December 30, 2019.

[4] "Hits of the World – Eurocharts" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 116, no. 45. November 6, 2004. p. 51. Retrieved March 31, 2020.

[sc_Germany_R._Kelly-5] "R. Kelly – Happy People" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved December 30, 2019.

[sc_Ireland2_-6] "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Happy People". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved December 30, 2019.

[sc_Italy_R._Kelly-7] "R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People". Top Digital Download. Retrieved December 30, 2019.

[8] "Tipparade-lijst van week 35, 2004" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 31, 2023.

[sc_Dutch100_R._Kelly-9] "R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 30, 2019.

[sc_Scotland_-10] "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 30, 2019.

[sc_Switzerland_R._Kelly-11] "R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People". Swiss Singles Chart.

[sc_UK_-12] "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 30, 2019.

[sc_UKrandb_-13] "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 30, 2019.

[sc_Billboardhot100_R_Kelly-14] "R Kelly Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_R_Kelly-15] "R Kelly Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.

[16] "The Official UK Singles Chart 2004" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved December 30, 2019.

[17] "Billboard Top 100 – 2004". billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved May 24, 2020.

[18] "R&B Rap Hip-Hop Year-End Charts – 2004 – Soul System". Soulsystem.it. Retrieved June 4, 2017.

[19] "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1547. March 19, 2004. p. 24. Retrieved June 15, 2021.

[20] "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. October 16, 2004. p. 31.

[21] "R. Kelly's "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'" Off The Best Man Holiday Soundtrack Available Now | The Official R. Kelly Site". Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 17, 2013.

[22] Tunes – Music – The Best Man Holiday (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists

[23] R. Kelly - Christmas I'll Be Steppin' on YouTube

[sc_Billboardadultrandbsongs_R_Kelly-24] "R Kelly Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2019.

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v t e R. Kelly singles
Discography Production discography Videography Awards and nominations
Born into the 90's	"She's Got That Vibe" "Honey Love" "Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ)" "Dedicated" "Hey Love (Can I Have a Word)"
12 Play	"Sex Me (Parts I and II)" "Bump N' Grind" "Your Body's Callin'" "Summer Bunnies" "It Seems Like You're Ready"
R. Kelly	"You Remind Me of Something" "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" "Thank God It's Friday" "I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)"
R.	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Half on a Baby" "Home Alone" "I'm Your Angel" "When a Woman's Fed Up" "Did You Ever Think" "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" "Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy"
TP-2.com	"I Wish" "The Storm Is Over Now" "Fiesta (Remix)" "Feelin' on Yo Booty" "A Woman's Threat"
Chocolate Factory	"The World's Greatest" "Ignition (Remix)" "Snake" "Step in the Name of Love (Remix)"
The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1	"Thoia Thoing"
Happy People/U Saved Me	"Happy People" "U Saved Me"
TP.3 Reloaded	"In the Kitchen" "Trapped in the Closet (Chapter 1)" "Playa's Only" "Slow Wind" "Burn It Up"
Double Up	"I'm a Flirt (Remix)" "Same Girl" "Double Up" "Rock Star"
Untitled	"Supaman High" "Number One" "Religious" "Echo"
Love Letter	"When a Woman Loves"
Write Me Back	"Share My Love" "Feelin' Single" "When a Man Lies"
Black Panties	"My Story"
The Buffet	"Backyard Party" "Switch Up"
Other singles	"Soldier's Heart" "Honey" "Big Chips" "Hair Braider" "I Believe" "Sign of a Victory" "Platinum" "I Look to You" "Bump & Grind 2014" "Ignition (Viceroy Remix)"
Featured singles	"Down with the Clique" "Street Dreams (Remix)" "Be Careful" "Friend of Mine (Remix)" "Satisfy You" "Contagious" "We Thuggin'" "Gigolo" "Hotel" "Gangsta Girl" "Till the World Ends" "So Sexy" "So Sexy Chapter II (Like This)" "Wonderful" "That's That Shit" "Go Getta" "Speedin'" "Out of This Club" "All the Above" "Ms. Chocolate" "We Been On" "Do What U Want" "PYD" "Make The World Go Round" "It's Your World"
Soundtrack singles	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Bad Man" "The World's Greatest" "I Believe" "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"
Other songs	"It Seems Like You're Ready" "Sadie" "G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T." "Heaven I Need a Hug" "I Need an Angel" "Real Talk" "You Are Not Alone" "Shut Up" "Betcha Gon' Know" "To the World" "Marching Band" "Wake Up Everybody" "I Admit"
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