Stranger in My House (Tamia song)

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"Stranger in My House"
Single by Tamia
from the album A Nu Day
B-side"Uh'n... to You"
ReleasedOctober 9, 2000
Recorded2000
GenreR&B
Length4:47
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Shep Crawford
Tamia singles chronology
"Can't Go for That"
(2000) 		"Stranger in My House"
(2000) 		"Tell Me Who"
(2001)

"Stranger in My House" is a song recorded by Canadian singer

surprise ending of the supernatural thriller film The Sixth Sense (1999), the strings-led, dramatic R&B
ballad is about a woman who is confused with her partner's recent change in behavior and goes into denial about it.

The song was first released to Urban AC radio on October 9, 2000 and then later added to other radio stations on October 23, 2000 as the album's second single and was released on January 29, 2001 to Rhythmic contemporary radio and was lastly added to Contemporary hit radio on February 27, 2001. Upon its release, it received a positive reception from music critics who complimented the singer for her vocal performance, and reached number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Tamia's first top ten hit on the chart. "Stranger in My House" also peaked at number three on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, while reaching the top spot on the Dance Club Songs chart. An accompanying music video, directed by Paul Hunter, features Tamia performing in an indoor pool.

Background

"Stranger in My House" was written by singer

surprise ending which encouraged him to write a song "that has a twist," leading to the lyrics "could it be that the stranger is me / Have I changed so drastically / And you remained the same."[2] However, when the ballad was offered to Braxton for recording, her record company LaFace Records rejected it.[2]

Left unused, "Stranger in My House" was one out of several records Crawford played for Tamia when

Paramount Studios in Hollywood and The Enterprise Studios in Burbank, and was overseen by Anne Catalino, and Jamie Seyberth.[1] Jimmy "Professa" Russell played the guitar, while backing vocals were provided by Jones.[1] Mixing was handled by Kevin Davis.[1] In 2017, Tamia cited "Stranger in My House" as one of her favorite songs within her discography, telling: "‘Stranger in My House’ was a long time ago, but I love performing that song [...] I can’t wait to get to it in a show. So that’s what I compare [any new material] to."[4]

Release and reception

Critics compared the song to the material of Toni Braxton (pictured) for whom the song was initially written for.[1]

"Stranger in My House" received favorable reviews from music critics. In his review for parent album A Nu Day, Chuck Taylor from

Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart for the issue dated March 3, 2001.[11]

Music video

The music video for "Stranger in My House" was filmed by Paul Hunter. It marked his third collaboration with Tamia following their work on "Make Tonight Beautiful" and "Imagination."[12]

Track listings

US CD single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Stranger in My House" (Album Version)
  • Crawford
4:13
US CD maxi single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Stranger in My House" (Album Version)
  • Crawford
  • Jones
Crawford4:48
2."Stranger in My House" (Thunderpuss Club Mix)
  • Crawford
  • Jones
  • Crawford
  • Bryan Michael Cox[B]
4:57
6."Stranger in My House" (Thunderpuss Radio Mix)
  • Crawford
  • Jones
  • Crawford
  • Thunderpuss[A]
3:57
7."Stranger in My House" (HQ2 Club Mix)
  • Crawford
  • Jones
8:09
8."Stranger in My House" (Maurice's Club Anthem)
  • Crawford
  • Jones
  • Crawford
  • Joshua[A]
6:37
9."Stranger in My House" (HQ2 Club Mix Acapella)
  • Crawford
  • Jones
5:00

Notes

  • ^[A] denotes co-producer
  • ^[B] denotes additional producer

Sample credits

  • "Stranger in My House (So So Def Remix)" contains a sample of "The Bridge" performed by MC Shan.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of A Nu Day.[1]

  • Backing vocals – Shae V. Jones
  • Drum programming, keyboards, producer – Anthony "Shep" Crawford
  • Guitar – Professa
  • Mixing – Kevin Davis
  • Recording
    – Anne Catalino
  • Tracking – Anne Catalino, Jamie Seyberth

Charts

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Tamia (Media notes). Tamia. Elektra. 2000.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  2. ^ a b c d e "YouKnowIGotSoul Presents Anatomy of a Hot Song: The Creation of Tamia's "Stranger in my House"". YouKnowIGotSoul.com. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
  3. ^ "Interview: Producer Shep Crawford Talks Making Hit Records". YouKnowIGotSoul.com. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
  4. huffpost.com
    . 10 September 2015. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
  5. ^ "Reviews & Previews". Billboard. October 21, 2000. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
  6. ^ "The Hot 100: Week of January 13, 2001". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  7. ^
    ISSN 0006-2510
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  8. ISSN 0006-2510
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  9. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of April 14, 2001". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  10. ISSN 0006-2510
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  11. ^ "Dance Club Songs: Week of March 3, 2001". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  12. ^ "Artist Videography". mvdbase.com. ASG. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  13. ^ "Singles : Top 50". Jam!. May 31, 2001. Archived from the original on June 6, 2001. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  14. ^ "Chart Log UK: 1994–2010:DJ T – Tzant". zobbel.de. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  15. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  16. ^ "Tamia Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  17. ^ "Tamia Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  18. ^ "Tamia Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  19. ^ "Tamia Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  20. ^ "Tamia Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  21. ^ "Canada's Top 200 Singles of 2001". Jam!. Archived from the original on July 26, 2002. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  22. ISSN 0006-2510
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  23. ISSN 0006-2510
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  24. ISSN 0006-2510
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