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Ya Di Ya
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Wikipedia article
"'Ya Di Ya'" is a song by American R&B singer, Gina Thompson. It features guest vocals by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and was released as the lead single from Thompson's unreleased album, 'If You Only Knew' (1999).
The song became a minor hit, where it peaked at #38 on 'Billboard' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and scored Thompson her second top 40 R&B hit and Elliott's fifteenth overall top 40 R&B hit. Because of its strong radio airplay and charting outside the United States, a "Rufftime" remix was issued via international pressings of "Ya Di Ya".
To date, "Ya Di Ya" is Thompson's only single as a leading artist to chart outside the United States.
Music video
The music video for the song premiered in early July 1999 on The Box."Music Video Programming: The Clip List." 'Billboard'. July 24, 1999: 80. Print. It begins with Gina Thompson, alongside background dancers dressed in white, dancing and lip-syncing to the song. Thompson is then seen arguing with the song's antagonist over the phone before throwing the phone in a fish-tank. Missy Elliott is later shown in a silver attire performing her part.
Track listings and formats
; German 12" vinyl
# "Ya Di Ya" (Album Version) 4:20
# "Ya Di Ya" (Rufftime Remix) 3:53
# "Ya Di Ya" (Album Instrumental) 4:20
# "Ya Di Ya" (Rufftime Remix) 3:53
# "Take My Number Down" (Album Version) 3:57
; German CD single
# "Ya Di Ya" (Rufftime Remix) 3:53
# "Ya Di Ya" (Original Radio Edit) 3:50
# "Take My Number Down" (Album Version) 3:57
; US CD Maxi/12" vinyl
# "Ya Di Ya" (LP Version) (featuring Missy Elliott) 4:22
# "Ya Di Ya" (Radio Version) (featuring Missy Elliott) 3:51
# "Ya Di Ya (Instrumental) 4:22
# "Take My Number Down (LP Version) 4:02
# "Take My Number Down (Instrumental) 4:00
# "Ya Di Ya" (Acappella) (featuring Missy Elliott) 4:19
; US CD single
# "Ya Di Ya" (Original Radio Edit) (featuring Missy Elliott) 3:50
# "Take My Number Down" (Album Version) 3:57
Chart performance
References
Category:1999 singles
Category:1999 songs
Category:Missy Elliott songs
Category:Hip hop soul songs
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