Gotta Man
1999 single by Eve
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"Gotta Man" is a song by American rapper Eve, released on August 31, 1999 as the second single from her debut studio album Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders' First Lady (1999). The song features American singer Mashonda and was produced by Swizz Beatz.
| "Gotta Man" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Eve | ||||
| from the album Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders' First Lady | ||||
| Released | August 31, 1999 | |||
| Studio | Sony Music Studios | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:24 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Swizz Beatz | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Gotta Man" on YouTube | ||||
Background
Swizz Beatz originally wrote the song for an intended collaboration with singer Aaliyah. However, according to him, their schedules and labels "didn't permit it". Swizz Beatz eventually collaborated with Eve for the song, stating that it "fit the vibe" of Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders' First Lady.[1]
Composition
Charts
| Chart (1999–2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 26 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 10 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[8] | 18 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 8 |