Fa All Y'all
Encyclopedia
"Fa All Y'all" was the second single released from Da Brat
's debut album Funkdafied
.
" which charted at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100
and reached platinum status during the summer of 1994. The single was released in September of that year, and although it did not match the success of "Funkdafied", the song nevertheless became Da Brat's second top 40 hit, reaching No. 37 on the Billboard 200, where it spent 12 weeks. The song featured backing vocals from Xscape
member Kandi Burruss
, as well as Jermaine Dupri
, Raven-Symone
and Manuel Seal, Jr. and was written and produced by Dupri. The song samples "Heartbreaker" by Zapp
.
Da Brat
Shawntae Harris , better known as Da Brat, is an American rapper and actress. Her debut album, Funkdafied, sold one million copies, making her the first female rapper to have a platinum-selling album.-Early life:...
's debut album Funkdafied
Funkdafied
Funkdafied is the debut album by female rapper Da Brat. It was released in 1994 and sold over one million copies, making her the first solo female rapper to go platinum...
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Background
"Fa All Y'all" was the follow-up to Da Brat's successful debut single "FunkdafiedFunkdafied (song)
"Funkdafied" was the lead single released from Da Brat's debut album, Funkdafied.-Background:The song was both produced and written by Jermaine Dupri and contained a sample of The Isley Brothers 1983 hit "Between the Sheets", for which the brothers and Chris Jasper were given songwriting credits....
" which charted at No. 6 on the 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...
and reached platinum status during the summer of 1994. The single was released in September of that year, and although it did not match the success of "Funkdafied", the song nevertheless became Da Brat's second top 40 hit, reaching No. 37 on the Billboard 200, where it spent 12 weeks. The song featured backing vocals from Xscape
Xscape (band)
Xscape, was a female American R&B group that originally started out as a quintet and then became a quartet. The group had a string of hit songs during the 1990s...
member Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss , better known by her stage names Kandi or Kandi Girl, is an American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer. She is also a former member of the group Xscape from Atlanta.-Early life:...
, as well as Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
, Raven-Symone
Raven-Symoné
Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman , known professionally as Raven-Symoné , or simply Raven, is an American actress, singer, songwriter, comedian, dancer, television producer and model. Symoné launched her successful career in 1989 after appearing in The Cosby Show as Olivia...
and Manuel Seal, Jr. and was written and produced by Dupri. The song samples "Heartbreaker" by Zapp
Zapp
Zapp may refer to:*Zapp , a 1980s funk band based in Ohio, USA*Zapp , the debut album by the funk band*Zapp Brannigan, a fictional character from the television series Futurama...
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G-Rated side
- "Fa All Y'All" (G-Rated Extended Club Mix) 4:55
- "Fa All Y'All" (G-Rated LP Version)- 3:25
- "Fa All Y'All" (G-Rated Remix)- 3:14
R-Rated side
- "Fa All Y'All" (R-Rated Remix)- 2:43
- "Fa All Y'All" (R-Rated LP Version)- 3:20
- "Fa All Y'All" (R-Rated A Cappella)- 3:14
Charts
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 | 37 |
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 18 |
| Billboard Hot Rap Singles | 5 |
| Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 | 16 |
| Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 11 |