'Halfcrazy' | ||||
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Single by Musiq | ||||
from the album Juslisen | ||||
B-side | 'Caughtup'[1] | |||
Released | January 29, 2002[2] | |||
Recorded | 2001 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 4:14 | |||
Label | Def Soul | |||
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Musiq singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
'Halfcrazy' on YouTube |
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'Halfcrazy' is a song performed by Musiq Soulchild (then credited as Musiq), issued as the lead single from his second studio album Juslisen. The single was released only on vinyl;[4] and it contains a sample of 'Vivre Pour Vivre' by Francis Lai.[5] The song is Musiq's biggest hit to date on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 16 in 2002.[6]
Music video[edit]
Two official music videos were created for the song. The first version, released in April 2002, was directed by Chris Robinson.[7] The second version, released in July 2002, was directed by Jessy Terrero.[8]
Background[edit]
According to the song's producers Carvin & Ivan, the song was originally offered to Dru Hill member Larry 'Jazz' Anthony who was set to record a solo album for Def Jam Recordings. He initially refused on recording the song for his solo debut, rejecting the sample of 'Vivre Pour Vivre' in favor of wanting it played with live instruments. Anthony then dropped the song from his album and 'Halfcrazy' was later rewritten with new verses by Musiq.[9]
Chart positions[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
Chart (2002) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 16 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 2 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12] | 30 |
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Year-end charts[edit]
Chart (2002)[13] | Position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 48 |
References[edit]
- ^ ab'Musiq - Halfcrazy (Vinyl) at Discogs'. Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- ^'Amazon.com: Halfcrazy (Album Version (Edited)): Musiq: MP3 Downloads'. Amazon.com. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- ^'Halfcrazy - Musiq (Soulchild) - Listen, Appearances, Song Review - AllMusic'. AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- ^'Musiq - Halfcrazy at Discogs'. Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- ^'Halfcrazy - Musiq Soulchild - WhoSampled'. WhoSampled. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- ^'Musiq (Soulchild) - Awards - AllMusic'. AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- ^'Musiq - 'Halfcrazy [version 1]''. MVDBase.com (video). ASG. 1998–2017. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- ^'Musiq - 'Halfcrazy [version 2: remix]''. MVDBase.com (video). ASG. 1998–2017. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- ^Musiq Soulchild’s “Halfcrazy” Was Originally Meant For Another Artist
- ^'Musiq Soulchild Chart History (Hot 100)'. Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
- ^'Musiq Soulchild Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)'. Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
- ^'Musiq Soulchild Chart History (Rhythmic)'. Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
- ^Pedro. 'Longbored Surfer - 2003'. LongboredSurfer.com. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
External links[edit]
Halfcrazy Musiq Chords
- 'Halfcrazy' at AllMusic
- 'Halfcrazy' at Discogs (list of releases)
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics
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