| Are U Still Down | |
| Cover: | Jon B - Are U Still Down single cover.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Jon B. featuring 2Pac |
| Album: | Cool Relax |
| Released: | [1] |
| Recorded: | 1996–1997;[2] 1996 (2Pac’s vocals) |
"Are U Still Down" is a song co-written and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Jon B, issued as a single from his second studio album Cool Relax. It was commissioned as a double single with "They Don't Know" in some markets, including the United States.[3] [1] The song features a rap by American hip hop musician 2Pac; and it was the final rap verse that 2Pac recorded before his death.[4]
"Are U Still Down" was produced by Johnny J.[5] In 2004, as a way of honoring Tupac, Jon B. recorded "Are U Still Down, Part 2" with the original producer. Johnny J also had plans to release unreleased Tupac records. In the song, Tupac's lyrics are sampled from his song "Happy Home" [6] which was a part of his fourth posthumous album (seventh studio album overall) Until the End of Time, released on March 27, 2001.
"Are U Still Down" peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the R&B chart in 1998.[7] [8]
A music video was commissioned for the song, directed by Tim Story.
| Chart (1998) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 29 | |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard) | 2 | |
| US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard) | 18 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 32 | |
|---|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 18 |