Doin' Just Fine

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"Doin' Just Fine"
Boyz II Men - Doin Just Fine single cover.jpg
Single by Boyz II Men
from the album Evolution
ReleasedJuly 28, 1998 (July 28, 1998)
Recorded1997
Genre
Length
  • 5:30 (album version)
  • 4:14 (single edit)
Label Motown
Songwriter(s) Shawn Stockman [1]
Producer(s) Shawn Stockman
Boyz II Men singles chronology
"Can't Let Her Go"
(1998)
"Doin' Just Fine"
(1998)
"I Will Get There"
(1999)
Music video
"Doin' Just Fine" on YouTube

"Doin' Just Fine" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B group Boyz II Men. It is the opening track on their third studio album Evolution and serves as the album's fourth and final single. Written and produced by group member Shawn Stockman, [1] it peaked at number 33 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. [2]

Contents

Music video

The official music video for "Doin' Just Fine" was directed by Christopher Erskin. The location of the video is Portland Jamaica all locations. [3] The video depicts the various members going through breakups, but ultimately "doing just fine" as the lyrics suggest while they sing reflective lyrics about their relationships.

Certifications

Certifications for "Doin' Just Fine"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [4] Platinum1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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