Are U Still Down

This article is about the song by Jon B. For the compilation album by Jon B, see Are U Still Down: Jon B. Greatest Hits. For the album by Tupac Shakur, see R U Still Down? (Remember Me).

"Are U Still Down" is a song co-written^[3] and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Jon B, issued as a single from his second studio album Cool Relax. It was commissioned as a double single with "They Don't Know" in some markets, including the United States.^[5][1] The song features a rap by American hip hop musician 2Pac; and it was the final rap verse that 2Pac recorded before his death.^[6]

"Are U Still Down"
Single by Jon B. featuring 2Pac
from the album Cool Relax
Released	January 13, 1998 (1998-01-13)[1]
Recorded	1996–1997;[2] 1996 (2Pac’s vocals)
Genre	R&B hip hop soul
Length	4:27
Label	Yab Yum 550 Music
Songwriter(s)	Jonathan Buck Tupac Shakur Johnny Jackson[3]
Producer(s)	Tupac Shakur Johnny Jackson[4]
Music video
"Are U Still Down" on YouTube

"Are U Still Down" was produced by Johnny J.^[7] In 2004, as a way of honoring Tupac, Jon B. recorded "Are U Still Down, Part 2" with the original producer. Johnny J also had plans to release unreleased Tupac records. In the song, Tupac's lyrics are sampled from his song "Happy Home" ^[8] which was a part of his fourth posthumous album (seventh studio album overall) Until the End of Time, released on March 27, 2001.

"Are U Still Down" peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the R&B chart in 1998.^[9][10]

Music video

A music video was commissioned for the song, directed by Tim Story.^[11]

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Are U Still Down" Chart (1998)[9] Peak position US Billboard Hot 100[12] 29 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] 2 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[14] 18

Year-end charts Year-end Chart performance of "Are U Still Down" Chart (1998) Position US Billboard Hot 100[15] 32 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] 18

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[17]	Platinum	1,000,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.