Video (song)
2001 single by India Arie
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"Video" is the first single released by American singer-songwriter India Arie, from her debut album, Acoustic Soul. The song also contains a sample of "Fun" by Brick and a sample of "Top Billin'" by Audio Two. Arie wrote the hook for the song in 1999.[1]
| "Video" | ||||
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| Single by India Arie | ||||
| from the album Acoustic Soul | ||||
| Released | February 6, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2000 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 4:09 | |||
| Label | Motown | |||
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| Producer | Carlos "6 July" Broady | |||
| India Arie singles chronology | ||||
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It became her most successful song to date on the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked in the top 50. In 2002, "Video" was nominated for four Grammy Awards: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song.
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2001–2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[2] | 40 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[3] | 69 |
| Scotland Singles (OCC)[4] | 52 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 32 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[6] | 8 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 47 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 14 |
| US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 22 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2001) | Position |
|---|---|
| UK Urban (Music Week)[10] | 16 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 55 |
Other appearances
The song is heard in the third episode of the first season of The Newsroom.
