Hold You Down
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"Hold You Down" is the second and final single
from Jennifer Lopez
's fourth studio album, Rebirth
(2005). Released in 2005, the single features rapper Fat Joe
, and peaked at number sixty-four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
and at number six in the United Kingdom. The song's Eliel Remix featuring Don Omar
did well on reggaeton
and hip hop
radio stations. The song, which also appears on Fat Joe's sixth album All or Nothing
, heavily samples
Shirley Murdock
's 1986 hit "As We Lay".
The track was produced mainly by Cory Rooney
, who has worked with Lopez in the past. Although "Hold You Down" did not achieve the same success as "Get Right
", it was a modest success in some parts of the world. However, many people blamed "Hold You Down"'s choice as a single for Rebirths average sales.
for the "Hold You Down", directed by Diane Martel
and edited by Paul Martínez, was shot in March 2005 in the Bronx
, New York City
. Lopez is seen singing on top of a building and in a hallway, while Fat Joe is seen roaming the streets.
U.S. 12" single
UK CD 1
UK CD 2
UK 12" 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...
from Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
's fourth studio album, Rebirth
Rebirth (Jennifer Lopez album)
"Rebirth" received an aggregate score of 52/100 from Metacritic, denoting "Mixed or average reviews". Allmusic gave the album four stars and stated that "Since it doesn't deviate from the blueprint she's followed on her first three albums, it's hard to call this record a literal creative rebirth,...
(2005). Released in 2005, the single features rapper Fat Joe
Fat Joe
Joseph Antonio Cartagena , better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper, CEO of Terror Squad Entertainment, and member of musical groups D.I.T.C. and Terror Squad....
, and peaked at number sixty-four 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 at number six in the United Kingdom. The song's Eliel Remix featuring Don Omar
Don Omar
Don Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey (born William Omar Landrón Rivera; February 10, 1978, is a Puerto Rican Reggaetón singer and actor.-Early life:...
did well on reggaeton
Reggaeton
Reggaeton is a form of Puerto Rican and Latin American urban and Caribbean music. After its mainstream exposure in 2004, it spread to North American, European and Asian audiences. Reggaeton originated in Puerto Rico but is also has roots from Reggae en Español from Panama and Puerto Rico and...
and hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
radio stations. The song, which also appears on Fat Joe's sixth album All or Nothing
All or Nothing (Fat Joe album)
All or Nothing is the sixth studio album by Fat Joe, released on June 14, 2005. The album debuted at #6 on the Billboard 200 with 106,500 sold in the first week released and has sold about 293,000 copies to date.-Track listing:-Chart positions:...
, heavily samples
Sampling (music)
In music, sampling is the act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a different sound recording of a song or piece. Sampling was originally developed by experimental musicians working with musique concrète and electroacoustic music, who physically...
Shirley Murdock
Shirley Murdock
Shirley Murdock is an American R&B singer, who is best known for her 1986 R&B hit single "As We Lay" and for her vocals on Zapp and Roger hit single Computer Love.-Career:...
's 1986 hit "As We Lay".
The track was produced mainly by Cory Rooney
Cory Rooney
Cory Rooney is an American songwriter, record producer, and C.E.O. of Cory Rooney Group. He has written, produced, and developed many hits and careers for artists such as Mariah Carey, Mary J...
, who has worked with Lopez in the past. Although "Hold You Down" did not achieve the same success as "Get Right
Get Right
"Get Right" is a song recorded by American recording artist and actress Jennifer Lopez, taken from her fourth studio album, Rebirth...
", it was a modest success in some parts of the world. However, many people blamed "Hold You Down"'s choice as a single for Rebirths average sales.
Music video
The videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for the "Hold You Down", directed by Diane Martel
Diane Martel
Diane Martel is a music video director and choreographer.-Choreographer:1989*Bloodhounds of Broadway 1991*"Shiny Happy People" - R.E.M...
and edited by Paul Martínez, was shot in March 2005 in the Bronx
The Bronx
The Bronx is the northernmost of the five boroughs of New York City. It is also known as Bronx County, the last of the 62 counties of New York State to be incorporated...
, New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. Lopez is seen singing on top of a building and in a hallway, while Fat Joe is seen roaming the streets.
Track listings
U.S. CD maxi single- "Hold You Down" (Radio Edit featuring Fat Joe) – 3:36
- "Hold You Down" (Cory RooneyCory RooneyCory Rooney is an American songwriter, record producer, and C.E.O. of Cory Rooney Group. He has written, produced, and developed many hits and careers for artists such as Mariah Carey, Mary J...
Spring Mix featuring Fat Joe) – 4:51 - "Hold You Down" (Eliel Mix featuring Don OmarDon OmarDon Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey (born William Omar Landrón Rivera; February 10, 1978, is a Puerto Rican Reggaetón singer and actor.-Early life:...
) – 4:02 - "Hold You Down" (SPK and DJ Lobo Remix featuring Don Omar) – 3:59
- "Get RightGet Right"Get Right" is a song recorded by American recording artist and actress Jennifer Lopez, taken from her fourth studio album, Rebirth...
" (Hip Hop Remix featuring FabolousFabolousJohn David Jackson , better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper of African American and Dominican descent. He grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Part of his early popularity arose from his hit single "Can't Deny It" in 2001, from his debut...
) – 3:49 - "Hold You Down" (Video)
U.S. 12" single
- "Hold You Down" (Cory Rooney Spring Mix featuring Fat Joe) – 4:51
- "Hold You Down" (Cory Rooney Spring Instrumental) – 4:51
- "Hold You Down" (Eliel Mix featuring Don Omar) – 4:02
- "Hold You Down" (SPK and DJ Lobo Remix) – 3:59
- "Hold You Down" (Eliel Mix Instrumental) – 4:02
- "Hold You Down" (SPK and DJ Lobo Instrumental Remix) – 3:59
UK CD 1
- "Hold You Down" (Radio Edit featuring Fat Joe) – 3:55
- "Hold You Down" (Cory Rooney Spring Mix featuring Fat Joe) – 4:51
UK CD 2
- "Hold You Down" (Album Version featuring Fat Joe) – 4:36
- "Hold You Down" (Cory Rooney Spring Mix featuring Fat Joe) – 4:51
- "Hold You Down" (Eliel Mix featuring Don Omar) – 4:02
- "Hold You Down" (SPK and DJ Lobo Remix featuring Don Omar) – 3:59
- "Get Right" (Hip Hop Remix featuring FabolousFabolousJohn David Jackson , better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper of African American and Dominican descent. He grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Part of his early popularity arose from his hit single "Can't Deny It" in 2001, from his debut...
) – 3:49 - "Hold You Down" (Video)
UK 12" single
- "Hold You Down" (Cory Rooney Spring Mix featuring Fat Joe) – 4:51
- "Hold You Down" (Cory Rooney Spring Instrumental) – 4:51
- "Hold You Down" (Album Version) – 4:36
- "Hold You Down" (Eliel Mix featuring Don Omar) – 4:02
- "Hold You Down" (SPK and DJ Lobo Remix) – 3:59
- "Hold You Down" (Eliel Mix Instrumental) – 4:02
Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|
Release history
| Country | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| United States | February 15, 2005 | Digital Download + Top 40/Mainstream and Rhythmic radio |
| Canada | March 15, 2005 | Digital Download |
| United Kingdom | April 15, 2005 | Digital Download |
| Ireland | ||
| Worldwide | May 13, 2005 | Digital Download |
| United Kingdom | May 16, 2005 | CD Single |
| Germany | May 30 2005 | |