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2002 single by Ashanti From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Happy" is a song by American singer Ashanti from her self-titled debut album (2002). The track was written by Ashanti, Chink Santana, and Irv Gotti, with production overseen by the latter two, as well. The song contains a sample of Gap Band's "Outstanding" (1982), written by Raymond Calhoun. "Happy" was released as the album's second single on June 17, 2002, reaching #8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Globally, the single reached the Top 10 in the Netherlands, while reaching the Top 20 in Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
"Happy" | ||||
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Single by Ashanti featuring Ja Rule | ||||
from the album Ashanti | ||||
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Released | June 17, 2002 | |||
Studio | Crackhouse (New York City) | |||
Length | 4:22 | |||
Label | Murder Inc. | |||
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"Happy" on YouTube |
The remix of "Happy", titled "I'm So Happy", was produced by Santana and features rapper Charli Baltimore and further integrates a sample of "Outstanding".[1] This version was later included on the Murder Inc. remix-compilation Irv Gotti Presents: The Remixes.[2]
UK CD single[1]
UK cassette single[3]
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European CD single[4]
Australian CD single[5]
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Credits are adapted from the UK CD single liner notes.[1]
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Weekly charts
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Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | June 17, 2002 | Murder Inc. | [31] | |
Australia | September 30, 2002 | CD | [32] | |
United Kingdom | November 11, 2002 |
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