Happy (Ashanti song)

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"Happy"
Single by Ashanti featuring Ja Rule
from the album Ashanti
B-side
  • "I'm So Happy"
  • "Call"
ReleasedJune 17, 2002 (2002-06-17)
StudioCrackhouse (New York City)
Length4:22
LabelMurder Inc.
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Ashanti singles chronology
"Down 4 U"
(2002) 		"Happy"
(2002) 		"Baby"
(2002)
Music video
"Happy" on YouTube

"Happy" is a song by American singer Ashanti from her self-titled debut album (2002). The track was written by Ashanti, Chink Santana, and Irv Gotti, with production overseen by the latter two, as well. The song contains a sample of Gap Band's "Outstanding" (1982), written by Raymond Calhoun. "Happy" was released as the album's second single on June 17, 2002, reaching #8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Globally, the single reached the Top 10 in the Netherlands, while reaching the Top 20 in Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

Remix[edit]

The remix of "Happy", titled "I'm So Happy", was produced by Santana and features rapper Charli Baltimore and further integrates a sample of "Outstanding".[1] This version was later included on the Murder Inc. remix-compilation Irv Gotti Presents: The Remixes.[2]

Track listings[edit]

Credits and personnel[edit]

Credits are adapted from the UK CD single liner notes.[1]

Studios

  • Recorded at Crackhouse Studios (New York City)
  • Mixed at Sound Castle Studios (Los Angeles)
  • Mastered at Sony Music Studios (London, England)

Personnel

Charts[edit]

Release history[edit]

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States June 17, 2002
Murder Inc. [31]
Australia September 30, 2002 CD [32]
United Kingdom November 11, 2002
  • CD
  • cassette
 [33]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Happy (UK CD single liner notes). Ashanti. Murder Inc. Records. 2002. 063 824-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  2. ^ "Irv Gotti Presents: The Remixes: Irv Gotti". AllMusic. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
  3. ^ Happy (UK cassette single sleeve). Ashanti. Murder Inc. Records. 2002. 063 824-4.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ Happy (European CD single liner notes). Ashanti. Murder Inc. Records. 2002. 063 927-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Happy (Australian CD single liner notes). Ashanti. Murder Inc. Records. 2002. 063 928-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ "Ashanti – Happy". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  7. ^ "Issue 672" ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  8. ^ "Ashanti – Happy" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  9. ^ "Ashanti – Happy" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  10. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 20, no. 49. November 30, 2002. p. 11. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
  11. ^ "Ashanti – Happy" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  12. ^ "Ashanti – Happy" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  13. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Ashanti". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  14. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 42, 2002" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  15. ^ "Ashanti – Happy" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
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  17. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  18. ^ "Ashanti – Happy". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
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  20. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  21. ^ "Ashanti Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  22. ^ "Ashanti Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  23. ^ "Ashanti Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  24. ^ "Ashanti Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  25. ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2002". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  26. ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 2002" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  27. ^ "Billboard Top 100 – 2002". Archived from the original on January 7, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  28. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 2002". Billboard. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  29. ^ "Most-Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs of 2002". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 10, no. 51. December 20, 2002. p. 12.
  30. ^ "Most-Played Rhythmic Top 40 Songs of 2002". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 10, no. 51. December 20, 2002. p. 22.
  31. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1457. June 14, 2002. p. 39. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  32. ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 30th September 2002" (PDF). ARIA. September 30, 2002. p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 1, 2002. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  33. ^ "Reviews – For Records Released on 11 November 2002: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. November 2, 2002. p. 9. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
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