Video (song)

"Video" is the first single released by American singer-songwriter India Arie, from her debut album, Acoustic Soul. The song also contains a sample of "Fun" by Brick and a sample of "Top Billin'" by Audio Two.

This article is about the song by India.Arie. For the Jeff Lynne song, see Video!
"Video"
Single by India Arie
from the album Acoustic Soul
ReleasedFebruary 6, 2001
Recorded2000
Genre
Length4:09
LabelMotown
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Carlos "6 July" Broady
India Arie singles chronology
"Video"
(2001)		 "Brown Skin"
(2001)

It became her most successful song to date on the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked in the top 50. In 2002, "Video" was nominated for four Grammy Awards: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song. The song also contains samples of "Fun" by Brick and "Top Billin'" by Audio Two.

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (2001) Peak
position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[1] 69
UK Singles (OCC)[2] 32
US Billboard Hot 100[3] 47
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] 14
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[5] 22

Year-end charts
Chart (2001) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 55

Other appearances

The song is heard in the third episode of the first season of The Newsroom. The song is also heard in an episode of The Proud Family ("Makeover"), when Penny is giving a make-over to one of the Gross sisters.

References
  1. "India.Arie – VIDEO". Top 40 Singles.
  2. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  3. "IndiaArie Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  4. "IndiaArie Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  5. "IndiaArie Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  6. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2001". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
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