Danger (Erykah Badu song) explained

Danger
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Type:single
Artist:Erykah Badu
Album:Worldwide Underground
Released:August 4, 2003
Recorded:2002
Length:5:49
Label:Motown
Prev Title:Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)
Prev Year:2002
Next Title:Back in the Day (Puff)
Next Year:2003

"Danger" is a song recorded by American singer Erykah Badu for her third studio album Worldwide Underground (2003). It was written and produced by Badu, James Poyser, Rashad Smith and R.C. Williams. The song samples and is a sequel to Badu's single "Otherside of the Game" (1997), being set further along in the couple's relationship, after the protagonist's boyfriend has been arrested. It was released as the lead single from Worldwide Underground on August 4, 2003, by Motown Records.

A minor commercial success, "Danger" peaked at number 82 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 27 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Since its release, the song has been performed live on almost all of Badu's concert tours.

Track listings and formats

US 12-inch vinyl[1]

  1. "Danger" (album version)  - 6:29
  2. "Danger" (radio edit)  - 4:24
  3. "Danger" (radio edit instrumental)  - 4:24

European CD single[2]

  1. "Danger" (radio edit)  - 4:24
  2. "Danger" (Edroc Remix)  - 4:26

European maxi CD single[3]

  1. "Danger" (radio edit)  - 4:24
  2. "Danger" (album version)  - 6:29
  3. "Danger" (Edroc Remix)  - 4:26
  4. "Danger" (Afreex Remix) (featuring Thundastorm)  - 4:47

Release history

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DateFormat(s)Label(s)
United StatesAugust 4, 2003Urban contemporary radioMotown
August 5, 2003

Notes and References

  1. Badu, Erykah. 2003. Danger. Motown Records. 12-inch vinyl. B0001052-11.
  2. Badu, Erykah. 2003. Danger. Universal Music Group. CD single. 981 139-5.
  3. Badu, Erykah. 2003. Danger. Universal Music Group. CD single. 981 139-6.