Fallen (song)
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"Fallen" is a song by American recording artist Mýa
from her third studio album, Moodring
(2003). The track contains a sample (drum track and melody) from the Pharcyde track, "Runnin'" which, in turn, contains excerpts and elements of Brazilian musician Luiz Bonfá
's 1963 song "Saudade Vem Correndo", penned by Bonfá and Maria Toledo.
Released as the album's second and final single
on November 11, 2003, "Fallen" reached number fifty-one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
and number thirty-five on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
chart. The song was featured in the 2004 film A Cinderella Story
, while the Chingy
-featured Zone 4 Remix made the soundtrack to 2004's Barbershop 2: Back in Business
. The music video itself was shot in Toronto
, and used the TTC
subway
as a backdrop for New York.
and peaked at number fifty-one in its seventh week, spending twelve consecutive weeks on the chart. Although the single is Mýa's highest debut on the Hot 100, it is her third single to miss the top forty on the chart and the shortest-running single of her career to date. It peaked at number thirty-five on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs, becoming Mýa's seventh non-consecutive top forty hit.
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...
from her third studio album, Moodring
Moodring
Moodring is the third studio album by American recording artist Mýa, released July 22, 2003 on A&M and Interscope records. Recorded after the number one success of "Lady Marmalade" and her appearance in the box office hit Chicago, the album featured contributions from noteworthy hitmakers Ron Fair,...
(2003). The track contains a sample (drum track and melody) from the Pharcyde track, "Runnin'" which, in turn, contains excerpts and elements of Brazilian musician Luiz Bonfá
Luiz Bonfá
Luiz Floriano Bonfá was a Brazilian guitarist and composer best known for the compositions he penned for the film Black Orpheus.-Biography:...
's 1963 song "Saudade Vem Correndo", penned by Bonfá and Maria Toledo.
Released as the album's second and final single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
on November 11, 2003, "Fallen" reached number fifty-one on the 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...
and number thirty-five on the 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,...
chart. The song was featured in the 2004 film A Cinderella Story
A Cinderella Story
A Cinderella Story is a 2004 American romantic comedy film. The film stars Hilary Duff, Jennifer Coolidge, Chad Michael Murray and Regina King and was directed by Mark Rosman. The film's plot revolves around two Internet pen pals who meet at a school dance and fall in love but two different worlds...
, while the Chingy
Chingy
Howard Bailey, Jr. , better known by his stage name Chingy, is an American rapper.Chingy grew up in the Walnut Park section of St. Louis and began rapping in earnest in his late teens...
-featured Zone 4 Remix made the soundtrack to 2004's Barbershop 2: Back in Business
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
Barbershop 2: Black in Business is a 2004 American comedy film directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan, produced by State Street Pictures and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on February 6, 2004...
. The music video itself was shot in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, and used the TTC
Toronto Transit Commission
-Island Ferry:The ferry service to the Toronto Islands was operated by the TTC from 1927 until 1962, when it was transferred to the Metro Parks and Culture department. Since 1998, the ferry service is run by Toronto Parks and Recreation.-Gray Coach:...
subway
Toronto subway and RT
The Toronto subway and RT is a rapid transit system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, consisting of both underground and elevated railway lines, operated by the Toronto Transit Commission . It was Canada's first completed subway system, with the first line being built under Yonge Street, which opened in...
as a backdrop for New York.
Chart performance
"Fallen" debuted at number sixty-eight 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...
and peaked at number fifty-one in its seventh week, spending twelve consecutive weeks on the chart. Although the single is Mýa's highest debut on the Hot 100, it is her third single to miss the top forty on the chart and the shortest-running single of her career to date. It peaked at number thirty-five on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs, becoming Mýa's seventh non-consecutive top forty hit.
Tracklisting
U.S. CD single- "Fallen" (Radio Edit) – 3:21
- "Fallen" (The Remix Original featuring TreSlimkid3SLIMKID3 also known as "Slim Kid Tre" and "Tre Hardson", was one of the four original members of Los Angeles innovative hip hop group The Pharcyde.-Two For Two:...
and FatlipFatlipFatlip is a Los Angeles-born hip hop musician. He started his career in the hip hop group The Pharcyde.-The Pharcyde:...
) – 4:00 - "Fallen" (The Remix Plus featuring Tre and Fatlip) – 4:00
- "Fallen" (Video Edit) – 4:05
- "Fallen" (Video)
Charts
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Tokio Hot 100 | 22 |
| 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... |
51 |
| 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,... |
35 |
| U.S. Billboard Pop Songs | 35 |
| U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 | 18 |
Personnel
- Produced by: Rich Shelton, Loren Hill, Kevin Veney, Ron Fair
- Strings arranged and conducted by: Ron Fair
- Strings recorded by: Frank Wolf
- Bass by: Michael Valerio
- Percussion by: Luis Conte
- Pro Tools/Engineering by: Tal Herzberg
- Mixed by: Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado
- Assistant mixed engineer: Ethan Willdughby