You Remind Me of Something
"You Remind Me of Something" is a song by American R&B singer R. Kelly. Released as the lead single from his self-titled album, it became the fourth song from Kelly to reach number one on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, where it stayed for a week, and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. Worldwide, it peaked at number 13 in New Zealand and found moderate success in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
"You Remind Me of Something" | ||||
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Standard artwork (U.S. CD single pictured) | ||||
Single by R. Kelly | ||||
from the album R. Kelly | ||||
Released | October 27, 1995[1] | |||
Recorded | 1995 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 4:10 | |||
Label | Jive | |||
Songwriter(s) | Robert Kelly | |||
Producer(s) |
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R. Kelly singles chronology | ||||
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The song's spoken opening line, "You remind me of something...I just can't think of what it is" would be sampled in 2002 for the original version of Kelly's hit "Ignition". Prior to that, the line is referenced in "We Ride" on 1998's R.
Music video
The music video is directed by David Nelson.[2]
Sampling
"You Remind Me of Something" has been sampled or interpolated in several other songs, such as in "The Body" by Wale and Jeremih, "No Scratches" by Lupe Fiasco, "Weed" by Chris Echols and in "Como Duele" by John Logo, Tommy Omeany and LilFlexs.[3]
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Certifications
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References
- "American single certifications – R. Kelly – You Remind Me of Something". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 21, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
- "R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection (Video 2003)".
- "Samples of You Remind Me of Something by R. Kelly on WhoSampled". WhoSampled.
- "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 03 Mar 1996". Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). Retrieved July 31, 2017. N.B. The HP column displays the highest peak reached.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – R. Kelly – You Remind Me of Something" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "Charts.nz – R. Kelly – You Remind Me of Something". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- "R Kelly Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
- "R Kelly Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
- "R Kelly Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
- "Billboard Top 100 – 1996". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved May 21, 2020.