Happy People (R. Kelly song)

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"Happy People"
Single by R. Kelly
from the album Happy People/U Saved Me
ReleasedMarch 22, 2004 (2004-03-22)
Length7:49
LabelJive
Songwriter(s)Robert Kelly
Producer(s)R. Kelly
R. Kelly singles chronology
"So Sexy"
(2004) 		"Happy People"
(2004) 		"U Saved Me"
(2004)

"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

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

Charts

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

Release history

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

"Christmas, I'll Be Steppin"

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"Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"
Song by R. Kelly
ReleasedNovember 15, 2013 (2013-11-15)
Length5:26
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)Robert Kelly
Producer(s)R. Kelly
R. Kelly chronology
My Story
(2013) 		Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'
(2013) 		Do What U Want
(2013)

"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

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

References

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  1. ^ "Little X | Videography". Oocities.org. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  2. ^ "R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  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.
  5. ^ "R. Kelly – Happy People" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  6. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Happy People". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  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.
  9. ^ "R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  10. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  11. ^ "R. Kelly – U Saved Me / Happy People". Swiss Singles Chart.
  12. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  13. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  14. ^ "R Kelly Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  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. ^ iTunes – Music – The Best Man Holiday (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists
  23. ^ R. Kelly - Christmas I'll Be Steppin' on YouTube
  24. ^ "R Kelly Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
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