Danger (Been So Long)

"Danger (Been So Long)" is the second single released by American rapper Mystikal from his fourth album, Let's Get Ready (2000), featuring singer Nivea. The song was released on December 12, 2000, and was produced by the Neptunes. "Danger" was a success commercially, peaking at number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, and number three on the Hot Rap Singles chart. "Danger (Been So Long)" was the second single from the album to reach the top 20 on the US charts, after "Shake Ya Ass".

"Danger (Been So Long)"
Single by Mystikal featuring Nivea
from the album Let's Get Ready
Released	December 12, 2000 (2000-12-12)
Length	3:32
Label	Jive
Songwriter(s)	Michael Tyler Pharrell Williams Chad Hugo
Producer(s)	The Neptunes
Mystikal singles chronology
"Shake Ya Ass" (2000) "Danger (Been So Long)" (2000) "Stutter" (2000)
Nivea singles chronology
"Danger (Been So Long)" (2000) "Don't Mess with the Radio" (2001)

"Danger" was used as part of a running gag on The Daily Show during John Oliver's tenure as interim host in 2013, and again on Oliver's own show Last Week Tonight in 2016, in reference to Anthony Weiner's scandalous mayoral campaign and his online pseudonym, "Carlos Danger".

Track listings

US and UK 12-inch single^[1][2]

A1. "Danger (Been So Long)" (clean) – 3:35

A2. "Danger (Been So Long)" (instrumental) – 3:35

B1. "Danger (Been So Long)" (LP version) – 3:32

B2. "Danger (Been So Long)" ("Breathing" instrumental) – 3:35

UK and Australian CD single^[3]

1. "Danger (Been So Long)" (clean) – 3:35
2. "Danger (Been So Long)" (LP version) – 3:32
3. "Danger (Been So Long)" ("Breathing" instrumental) – 3:35

European CD single^[4]

1. "Danger (Been So Long)" (clean) – 3:35
2. "Danger (Been So Long)" (LP version) – 3:32

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2001) Peak position Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[5] 83 Germany (GfK)[6] 45 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[7] 2 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] 36 Scotland (OCC)[9] 55 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[10] 40 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[11] 60 UK Singles (OCC)[12] 28 UK Dance (OCC)[13] 6 UK Indie (OCC)[14] 3 UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[15] 9 US Billboard Hot 100[16] 14 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] 1 US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[18] 3 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19] 8

Year-end charts Chart (2001) Position UK Urban (Music Week)[20] 18 US Billboard Hot 100[21] 58 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)[22] 21 US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)[23] 30

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	December 12, 2000	Urban contemporary radio	Jive	[24]
United Kingdom	February 19, 2001	CD		[25]
United States	March 13, 2001	Contemporary hit radio		[26]
Australia	May 28, 2001	CD		[27]
New Zealand	June 11, 2001			[28]

References

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3. Danger (Been So Long) (UK & Australian CD single liner notes). Mystikal. Jive Records. 2001. 9251722.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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