It's All About Me
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'It's All About Me' is the debut single by American singer-songwriter
Mýa
and features R&B singer Sisqó
. The track was produced by Darryl Pearson for Harrison debut self-titled studio album
. It's All About Me was written by Mark Andrew
and Darryl Pearson.
The single samples Art of Noise's "Moments in Love". It's All About Me was released February 24, 1998 in the United States as the debut single from Harrison's self-titled debut studio album (see 1998 in music
). The single was a commercial success; it peaked at number six on Billboard
' s Hot 100 chart and number two on Billboard' s Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart and certified gold
in the United States by Recording Industry Association of America
. It's All About Me was a modest success internationally, it reached the Top 20 in New Zealand
and the Top 40 in Canada
.
magazine gave the song a positive review:
chart and peaked at number six. It spent 3 consecutive weeks at number six and 20 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single became Mýa's first consecutive top ten hit (solo) and was certified gold by RIAA selling 800,000 copies. It became a top five hit on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart peaking at number two and Mýa's biggest success on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart to date.
Internationally the single was a modest success; reaching the top twenty in New Zealand
and top forty in Canada
.
European maxi single
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Mýa
Mya
-A person:* Bo Mya , Chief Commander of the Karen National Union* Mýa , American R&B singer-songwriter and actress** Mýa , a 1998 album by Mýa-A code:* Burmese language, ISO 639-3 code is mya* Moruya Airport's IATA code...
and features R&B singer Sisqó
Sisqó
Mark Durrell Andrews , known by his stage name Sisqó, is an American R&B singer and actor. He is best known as the lead singer of R&B group Dru Hill, and also for "Thong Song", a song from his first solo LP, Unleash the Dragon, that became an international hit. - Biography :Sisqó was born Mark...
. The track was produced by Darryl Pearson for Harrison debut self-titled studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
. It's All About Me was written by Mark Andrew
Sisqó
Mark Durrell Andrews , known by his stage name Sisqó, is an American R&B singer and actor. He is best known as the lead singer of R&B group Dru Hill, and also for "Thong Song", a song from his first solo LP, Unleash the Dragon, that became an international hit. - Biography :Sisqó was born Mark...
and Darryl Pearson.
The single samples Art of Noise's "Moments in Love". It's All About Me was released February 24, 1998 in the United States as the debut single from Harrison's self-titled debut studio album (see 1998 in music
1998 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998.-Events:*January 28 – "Weird Al" Yankovic gets LASIK surgery to cure his myopia...
). The single was a commercial success; it peaked at number six on Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
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Gold
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in the United States by Recording Industry Association of America
Recording Industry Association of America
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. It's All About Me was a modest success internationally, it reached the Top 20 in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
and the Top 40 in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Reception
BillboardBillboard (magazine)
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magazine gave the song a positive review:
- Although It's All About Me can be too repetitive and thus unnecessarily tiring at times, it does have an interesting, catchy rhythm that's hard to miss. Undoubtedly, R&B listeners will find this highly appealing. The vocals have a great range, as well as a smooth, angelic tone. It's worth giving it a try.
Chart performance
It's All About Me debuted at number eighty-two on the Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
chart and peaked at number six. It spent 3 consecutive weeks at number six and 20 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single became Mýa's first consecutive top ten hit (solo) and was certified gold by RIAA selling 800,000 copies. It became a top five hit on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart peaking at number two and Mýa's biggest success on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart to date.
Internationally the single was a modest success; reaching the top twenty in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
and top forty in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Tracklisting
U.S. CD single- "It's All About Me" (radio version)
- "It's All About Me" (LP version)
European maxi single
- "It's All About Me" (The Slammin Sam Wesside mix) - 4:40
- "It's All About Me" (Hula radio mix) - 4:14
- "It's All About Me" (radio version) - 4:24
Charts
| Charts (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Singles Chart Canadian Singles Chart The Canadian Singles Chart is currently compiled by the U.S.-based music sales tracking company, Nielsen SoundScan . The chart is compiled every Wednesday, and is published by Jam! Canoe on Thursdays.... |
39 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 76 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 13 |
| Tokio Hot 100 | 91 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
6 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
2 |
| U.S. BIllboard Hot Dance Club Play Hot Dance Club Play The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs... |
29 |
| U.S. BIllboard Rhythmic Top 40 | 9 |
Certifications
| Country (Provider) | Certification |
|---|---|
| United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... (RIAA) |
Gold |
Year-end charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Billboard Hot 100 | 49 |
| Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 11 |
Personnel
- Produced by: Darryl "DAY" Pearson
- Vocal Arrangements: SisqoSisqóMark Durrell Andrews , known by his stage name Sisqó, is an American R&B singer and actor. He is best known as the lead singer of R&B group Dru Hill, and also for "Thong Song", a song from his first solo LP, Unleash the Dragon, that became an international hit. - Biography :Sisqó was born Mark...
- Recording Studio: Silent Sound Studios
- Recording Engineer: Mike Alvord
- Asst. Recording Engineer: Kevin Lively
- Mix Studio: Studio 56
- Mixing Engineer: Tom Kidd