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"I Care 4 U" is a song by American R&B recording artist Aaliyah. It was written by Missy Elliott and producer Timbaland. The song was originally recorded by Aaliyah for her 1996 album One in a Million, but scrapped after that album's completion.

"I Care 4 U", a romantic R&B ballad, was first featured on Aaliyah's self-titled third album in 2001. As a non-single album track, it charted for 20 weeks and reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2002. The song was released as a radio single in 2003 in promotion of Aaliyah's posthumuous compilation album I Care 4 U (2002).

Background

"I Care 4 U" was written by singer-songwriter Missy Elliott and Timbaland, who also produced the song, and recorded at Magic Mix Studios and Music Grinder Studios in Los Angeles. Aaliyah originally recorded the song for her 1996 album One in a Million, but it was completed after the album had finished post-production, and she chose to scrap it for her next album. The song is a soft romantic R&B ballad whose female narrator, according to Aaliyah, says "don't cry, I'll wipe your tears. I love you, just give me the chance to show you."

Chart performance

"I Care 4 U" debuted at number 75 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs as an "album cut" in the week of June 1, 2002. It charted for 20 weeks on the Hot 100 Airplay (Radio Songs). It charted as an "album cut" at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the week of October 16; it spent 20 total weeks on that chart as well. Along with "More Than a Woman" and "Rock the Boat", the song helped give Aaliyah a strong presence on the radio following her death in 2001.

"I Care 4 U" was released as a promotional recording for the compilation album of the same name in 2003. In April 2003, it was released as a 12-inch single with the B-side "Don't Worry".

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from Aaliyah (2001) liner notes.

• Aaliyah – vocals
• Jimmy Douglass – engineer, mixing
• Missy Elliott – composer
• Bernie Grundman – mastering
• Timbaland – composer, producer

Charts

References

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4. Smith, Graham. "Aaliyah - I Care 4 U (Independiente)". musicOMH. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
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7. Nielsen Business Media, Inc (October 16, 2012). "Hot 100". Billboard. New York: 71. Retrieved December 27, 2012. {{cite journal}}: |author1= has generic name (help)
8. "Picks and Pans Review: I Care 4 U". People. 58 (26). December 23, 2002. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
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10. Strong, Martin C. (November 30, 2004). The Great Rock Discography (7th ed.). Canongate U.S. p. 4. ISBN 1841956155.

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• 2002 songs
• 2003 singles
• Aaliyah songs
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• Rhythm and blues ballads
• Song recordings produced by Timbaland
• Songs written by Missy Elliott
• Songs written by Timbaland