Behind Bars (Slick Rick song)

"Behind Bars"
Single by Slick Rick
from the album Behind Bars
B-side	Behind Bars (Remix)
Released	November 8, 1994
Format	Vinyl, Cassette, CD
Recorded	1994
Genre	Hip hop
Length	3:24
Label	Def Jam Recordings
Writer(s)	Ricky Walters
Producer(s)	Prince Paul
Slick Rick singles chronology
"It's a Boy" (1991) "Behind Bars" (1994) "Sittin' in My Car" (1995)

"Behind Bars" was the first single released from Slick Rick's third album, Behind Bars. It was released on November 8, 1994 and was produced by the legendary producer, Prince Paul. The single was released while Rick was still in jail and featured an entirely animated music video, as well as a remix that was produced and featured a verse from Warren G. "Behind Bars" became Slick Rick's first and only single to reach the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at 87 on the chart, the song also made it to 63 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and 12 on the Hot Rap Singles.^[1][2]

Single track listing

A-Side

1. "Behind Bars" (Dum Ditty Dum Mix) - 3:21
2. "Behind Bars" (Dum Ditty Dum Mix) - 3:21 (Featuring Warren G)

B-Side

1. "Behind Bars" (LP Version) - 3:24
2. "Behind Bars" (Dum Ditty Dum Instrumental) - 3:21

References

1. "Slick Rick Hot 100 Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
2. "Slick Rick Hot R&B/Hip-hop Songs Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 11 November 2014.