"I Want You" | ||||
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Single by Common | ||||
from the album Finding Forever | ||||
Released | October 9, 2007 | |||
Recorded | 2006 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 4:30 | |||
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Producer(s) | will.i.am | |||
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"I Want You" is a song by American rapper Common,released by GOOD Music and Geffen Records on October 9,2007 as the fourth single from his album Finding Forever (2007). It is contains production and a guest appearance from fellow rapper will.i.am,who performs the song's hook. "I Want You" samples Minnie Riperton's song "Baby,This Love I Have",and Bob James' version of "Feel Like Makin' Love",which was written by Eugene McDaniels.
"I Want You" peaked at 12 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
UK CD:
The video was directed by Sanji and actress Kerry Washington,who also co-starred in the video. It features Kanye West (who was the executive producer of the album),Derek Luke,Serena Williams and Alicia Keys.
The music video premiered on the internet on October 23,2007. The video can be watched on Common's official website.
Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles | 12 |
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 32 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks | 21 |