Call Me (Tweet song)
| "Call Me" | ||||
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| Single by Tweet | ||||
| from the album Southern Hummingbird | ||||
| Released |
May 28, 2002[1] August 29, 2002 (Vinyl)[2] October 1, 2002 (CD single)[3] | |||
| Format | CD single, 12" single | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 2:57 | |||
| Label | The Goldmind Inc., Elektra | |||
| Writer(s) | Missy Elliott, Tweet | |||
| Producer(s) | Timbaland | |||
| Tweet singles chronology | ||||
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"Call Me" is a song by American R&B-soul singer–songwriter Tweet. It was written by Missy Elliott and produced by Timbaland for Tweet's debut album, Southern Hummingbird (2002). Upon the pending release of Southern Hummingbird, "Call Me" was released to urban radio outlets. Soon as the song began to pick up heavy airplay, it debuted on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at 67.[4] The song would later peak at number 9 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, making it Tweet's second top ten hit on that chart.[5]
Song information
The song was recorded in two varying locations; one being Manhattan Center in New York, NY, the other being Westlake Audio in Los Angeles, California.
Prior to a scheduled CD single release, the song was featured as a B-side to longtime collaborator Missy Elliott's international single, "4 My People", in May 28, 2002.[1] By August 29, 2002 and October 1, 2002, the song was made available via vinyl and CD single pressings.[2][3]
A Chris Robinson-directed music video was released in May 2002, and received consistent rotation on BET and VH1.[6]
Track listings and formats
- CD single[3]
- "Call Me" (C&J Radio Mix)
- "Call Me" (Puffy Remix featuring The Hoodfellaz)
- "Call Me" (LP Version)
- Music Video
- 12"/Vinyl single[7]
- "Call Me" (C&J Radio Mix)
- "Call Me" (LP Version)
- "Call Me" (P. Diddy Remix)
- "Call Me" (P. Diddy Remix Instrumental)
Cultural impact
The song became a popular anthem for Verizon Wireless ads in 2002.[6]
Because of it being a minor hit in the UK, the song was featured on the 2002 international compilation Hits 54.[8]
The song was referenced and sampled in:
- Kiley Dean – "Make Me a Song"
- 50 Cent – "Call Me"
- Kanye West – "Get Em High"
- Method Man & Redman – "Mrs. International"
- Slum Village – "Call Me"
- Mariah Carey – "Boy (I Need You)"
Charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| scope="row" | UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[9] | 35 |
| scope="row" | US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 31 |
| scope="row" | US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 9 |
| US Billboard Rhythmic Top 40[5] | 19 |
References
- 1 2 "Call Me/4 My People - Tweet". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- 1 2 "TWEET / CALL ME (LIMITED ORANGE VINYL) > Tweet". Amazon. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Call Me > Tweet". Amazon. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- ↑ Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. Billboard. April 13, 2002: 35. Print.
- 1 2 "Tweet > Awards". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- 1 2 Edwards, Michele (June 4, 2002). "Verizon Wireless Launches Cutting-Edge Campaign Geared to Young Adult Market". Verizon Wireless. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Tweet - Call Me (Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Hits 54 - Various Artists > Overview". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Archive Chart: 2002-09-07" UK Singles Chart. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Tweet – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Tweet. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Tweet – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Tweet. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
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