Got 2 Be Down

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"Got 2 Be Down"
Single by Robin Thicke featuring Faith Evans
from the album The Evolution of Robin Thicke
ReleasedOctober 2, 2007 [1]
Recorded2005
Genre R&B
Length4:35
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Robin Thicke
  • James Gass
  • Faith Evans
Producer(s) Robin Thicke
Robin Thicke singles chronology
"Can U Believe"
(2007)
"Got 2 Be Down"
(2007)
"Magic"
(2008)
Faith Evans singles chronology
"Tru Love"
(2006)
"Got 2 Be Down"
(2007)
"Letter to B.I.G."
(2009)

"Got 2 Be Down" is the fourth and final single from Robin Thicke's second studio album The Evolution of Robin Thicke . It was officially released to radio stations on October 2, 2007. [1] Originally "Got 2 Be Down" was expected to be the 3rd single but due to Faith Evans' pregnancy plans the release for the single were put on hold. In late 2007 "Got 2 Be Down" was getting very little airplay.

Chart performance

Chart (2007-2008)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs [2] 60
US Billboard Adult R&B Songs [3] 24
US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay [4] 60

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