They Don't Know (Jon B. song)
1998 single by Jon B.
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"They Don't Know" is a song produced by American singer Jon B. Co-written by and produced by Tim Kelley and Bob Robinson under their production moniker Tim & Bob for his second studio album Cool Relax (1997), it was issued as the album's third single in 1998. The song became Jon B.'s highest-charting single since "Someone to Love" (1995), reaching number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100.[4]
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| Single by Jon B. | ||||
| from the album Cool Relax | ||||
| B-side | "Are U Still Down"[1] | |||
| Released | March 17, 1998 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 4:34 | |||
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Release
The radio edit version and its remix sampled "Ten Crack Commandments" and "The World is Filled," both performed by The Notorious B.I.G. The song became Jon B.'s biggest hit to date on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number seven in 1998.[4]
Music video
A music video for "They Don't Know" was directed by Christopher Erskin.[5]
Cover versions
Track listings
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "They Don't Know" (Radio Edit) | Tim & Bob | 4:11 | |
| 2. | "They Don't Know" (Club Mix) |
| Tim & Bob | 6:02 |
| 3. | "They Don't Know" (Album Version) |
| Tim & Bob | 4:34 |
| 4. | "Are U Still Down" (featuring 2Pac) |
| 4:27 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "They Don't Know" (Soulshock & Karlin Remix Club Mix) |
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| 6:03 |
| 2. | "They Don't Know" (Bugati Chill Mix) |
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| 4:26 |
| 3. | "They Don't Know" (Album Version) |
| Tim & Bob | 4:33 |
Notes
- ^a denotes additional producer
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[15] | Platinum | 1,000,000[16] |
