I Miss You (Webbie song)

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"I Miss You"
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Single by Webbie featuring LeToya Luckett
from the album Savage Life 2
ReleasedMarch 10, 2008 (2008-03-10)
Recorded2007
Studio Trill, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Genre
Length3:48
Label Trill/Asylum
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) BJ
Webbie singles chronology
"Independent"
(2007)
"I Miss You"
(2008)
"Better Believe It"
(2008)
LeToya singles chronology
"Almost Made Ya"
(2007)
"I Miss You"
(2008)
"Not Anymore"
(2009)

"I Miss You" is a R&B/hip hop song written by Webbie, Mouse and Mannie Fresh for Webbie's second studio album, Savage Life 2 (2008). The song samples Diana Ross' "Missing You", and features LeToya Luckett. It was originally going to feature singer Kelis, but she was replaced for unknown reasons. While the song is about Webbie being on the road and looking forward to returning home to his woman, it is dedicated to Houston rappers that recently have died, mainly for UGK member Pimp C. The song was leaked to the internet on February 5, 2008, and was officially released (for commercial purposes) on March 10, 2008.

Contents

Music video

The video was shot in Brooklyn, New York, and was directed by Edwin Decena, who also directed videos for artists such as Plies' "Shawty", Jaheim's "Never", Rich Boy's "Let's Get This Paper" and others. [2] Although Luckett is not physically present in the video (due to her being part of JD Lawernce's play Rumors), cameo appearances are made by Rick Ross and Lil Phat among others.

Track listing

CD single
  1. "I Miss You (Radio Version)"
  2. "I Miss You (Remix Version)"

Credits and personnel

Chart performance

The song entered the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at number 65, peaking at number 27 on April 25, 2008. [3]

Chart (2008)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 27

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  3. Billboard.com