Get Down (Craig Mack song)

"Get Down" is the second single released from Craig Mack's debut album, Project: Funk da World.

"Get Down"
Single by Craig Mack
from the album Project: Funk da World
ReleasedDecember 12, 1994
Recorded1994
GenreHip hop
Length4:27
Label
Songwriter(s)Craig Mack
Producer(s)Easy Mo Bee, Q-Tip (Remix)
Craig Mack singles chronology
"Flava in Ya Ear"
(1994)		 "Get Down"
(1994)		 "Making Moves With Puff"
(1995)

Background

"Get Down" was released as the follow-up to his platinum-selling single "Flava in Ya Ear", which peaked at 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. While it did not match the success of "Flava in Ya Ear", "Get Down" nevertheless became a top 40 hit on the Hot 100, peaking at No. 38 on the chart. The song was produced by Easy Mo Bee, with an additional remix that was produced by Q-Tip, who also provided a guest verse. "Get Down" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of 500,000 copies on April 5, 1995.[1]

The music video was directed by Hype Williams.

Track listing
  1. "Get Down" (Club Mix) – 3:50
  2. "Flava in Ya Ear" (featuring Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J, The Notorious B.I.G. and Rampage) (Remix) – 5:02
  3. "Get Down" (radio edit) – 3:57
  4. "Get Down" (instrumental) – 3:53

Charts
Chart (1995) Peak
position
Billboard Hot 100 38
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks 17
Billboard Hot Rap Singles 2
Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales 2

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[2] Gold 500,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

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References
  1. "Get Down chart history at Billboard.com". Billboard.com. 2010-11-30.
  2. "American single certifications – Craig Mack – Get Dowm". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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