"Money" is the a song by British R&B singer Jamelia, released as the second single from her debut album, Drama (2000), on 21 February 2000. Originally, "Thinking 'Bout You" was to be the second single from the album; a video was filmed and promotional copies of the single were sent to radio stations across the UK. That single was cancelled and the video was never released to the public. "Money" was chosen to replace "Thinking 'Bout You" as the second single from Drama.

"Money"
Single by Jamelia featuring Beenie Man
from the album Drama
Released21 February 2000 (2000-02-21)[1]
Length
  • 6:19 (album version)
  • 4:01 (radio edit)
LabelRhythm Series
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Colin Emmanuel
Jamelia singles chronology
"Thinking 'Bout You"
(1999)
"Money"
(2000)
"Call Me"
(2000)
Beenie Man singles chronology
"Mary's Got a Baby"
(1999)
"Money"
(2000)
"Love Me Now"
(2000)
Music video
"Money" on YouTube

"Money" is considered by many to be Jamelia's breakthrough hit as the song made the UK top five upon its release, spending 11 weeks inside the UK top 100. The song features reggae star Beenie Man and was co-written by Daniel de Bourg.

Track listings edit

All tracks feature Beenie Man.

Charts edit

References edit

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  2. ^ Money (UK CD single liner notes). Jamelia. Rhythm Series. 2000. CDRHYTHM 27, 7243 8 88284 0 6.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ Money (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Jamelia. Rhythm Series. 2000. 12RHYTHM 27.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ Money (UK cassette single sleeve). Jamelia. Rhythm Series. 2000. TCRHYTHM 27, 7243 8 88284 4 4.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Money (European CD single liner notes). Jamelia. Rhythm Series. 2000. 7243 8 88486 2 6.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ Money (European maxi-CD single liner notes). Jamelia. Rhythm Series. 2000. 7243 8 88486 0 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 17, no. 11. 11 March 2000. p. 11. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
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  11. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
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  13. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  14. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  15. ^ "Top 40 Urban Tracks of 2000" (PDF). Music Week. 13 January 2001. p. 20. Retrieved 4 August 2023.