Do Thangz Explained

Do Thangz
Cover:Men of Vizion - Do Thangz.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Men of Vizion featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott
Album:Personal
Released:October 8, 1996[1]
Recorded:1996;
Future Recording Studios
(Virginia Beach, Virginia)
Chronology:Men of Vizion
Prev Title:House Keeper
Prev Year:1996
Next Title:Do You Feel Me (...Freak You)
Next Year:1999

"Do Thangz" is a song by American R&B quintet Men of Vizion. It was the second single from the group's debut album Personal (1996) and was released as the "Main Pass Remix" (alternatively titled "A Dark Child remix") featuring guest vocals by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and production by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who coincidentally produced Elliott's breakout featured single, "The Things You Do (Remix)", three months prior.

The single was executive produced by the group's mentor, Michael Jackson; additionally, the remix is noted for its sampling of MC Shan's "The Bridge".[2] [3]

Music video

A music video for the remixed single was directed by Lionel C. Martin and premiered on BET in early October 1996.[4] It opens with Missy Elliott performing her rap while doing her infamous slide-dance move on a pavement outside of a barbershop. The scene then intercuts with Men of Vizion performing their vocals while walking down a street and dancing with Missy.

Track listings

12"/CD single[3]
  1. "Do Thangz" (Main Pass Remix) (featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott) - 4:36
  2. "Do Thangz" (Main Pass W/O Rap) - 4:32
  3. "Do Thangz" (LP Version) (featuring Nutta Butta) - 5:01
  4. "Do Thangz" (Instrumental Remix) - 4:29
  5. "Do Thangz" (Beat Mix) - 4:36
  6. "Do Thangz" (Acappella) - 4:32

Charts

In late October 1996, the song debuted on Billboard R&B Singles at #63 and would later peak at #53 the following week.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Do Thangz [3 Tracks] - Men of Vizion > Overview]. AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. April 10, 2013.
  2. Web site: Images for Men Of Vizion - Do Thangz. Discogs. Discogs.com. April 10, 2013.
  3. Web site: Men Of Vizion - Do Thangz "The Remix" (CD). Discogs. Discogs.com. April 10, 2013.
  4. "Music Video Programming > Billboard: Video Monitor." Billboard. October 19, 1996: 97. Print.
  5. "Billboard > Hot R&B Singles." Billboard. October 26, 1996: 29. Print.
  6. "Billboard > Hot R&B Singles." Billboard. November 2, 1996: 27. Print.
  7. Web site: Personal - Men of Vizion > Awards. AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. April 10, 2013.