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Happy (Ashanti song)

"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.

"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

Remix

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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

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Credits and personnel

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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

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Release history

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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

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  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.
  16. ^ "Ashanti – Happy". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  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.
  19. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  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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