Behind Bars (Slick Rick song)

"Behind Bars" is the first single released from Slick Rick's third album, Behind Bars. It was released on November 8, 1994. The original version was produced by the legendary producer, Prince Paul, but was scrapped for the album and single in favor of remixes by The Epitome Of Scratch and Warren G.[1][2] The single was released while Rick was still in jail and featured an entirely animated music video for the remix that was produced by Warren G (who also contributed a verse on one of his mixes). "Behind Bars" became Slick Rick's first and only single to reach the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at 87 on the chart, the song also made it to 63 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and 12 on the Hot Rap Singles.[3][4]

"Behind Bars"
Single by Slick Rick
from the album Behind Bars
B-side	"Behind Bars (Remix)"
Released	November 8, 1994
Recorded	1994
Genre	Hip hop
Length	3:24
Label	Def Jam Recordings
Songwriter(s)	Ricky Walters
Producer(s)	Prince Paul
Slick Rick singles chronology
"It's a Boy" (1991) "Behind Bars" (1994) "Sittin' in My Car" (1995)

Single track listing

A-Side

1. "Behind Bars" (Dum Ditty Dum Mix) - 3:21
2. "Behind Bars" (Dum Ditty Dum Mix) - 3:21 (Featuring Warren G)

B-Side

1. "Behind Bars" (LP Version) - 3:24
2. "Behind Bars" (Dum Ditty Dum Instrumental) - 3:21

References

1. BEHIND BARS ( Slick Rick ) Prince Paul unreleased rough mix recorded 92 ?, retrieved 2017-09-01
2. "Slick Rick - Behind Bars". Discogs. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
3. "Slick Rick Hot 100 Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
4. "Slick Rick Hot R&B/Hip-hop Songs Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 11 November 2014.