Take Away (song)
"Take Away" | ||||
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Single by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott featuring Ginuwine and Tweet | ||||
from the album Miss E... So Addictive | ||||
Released | October 18, 2001 | |||
Studio | Westlake Recording Studios (Los Angeles, California) | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 4:58 (album version) | |||
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Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott singles chronology | ||||
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"Take Away" is a song by American rapper Missy Elliott. It was written by Elliott and Timbaland for her third studio album, Miss E... So Addictive (2001), while production was helmed by the latter, with Elliott and Craig Brockman served as co-producers. The downtempo track features guest vocals from R&B singer Ginuwine. While the album version of "Take Away" credits background vocals by 702 member, Kameelah Williams, the single version replaces Williams's vocals with then-newcomer, Elliott's former protégée Tweet.
Released as the album's third single, it reached the top 20 on the US
Critical reception
Chart performance
"Take Away" was released via
Music video
Directed by Dave Meyers, the video begins with a message from Missy Elliott:
I dedicate this to Aaliyah who brought life to my music...
Elliott is then shown singing her verses in a
The video then ends with a message from Elliott:
There will never be a day that you will be forgotten, my guardian angel, Aaliyah. I love you.
- — Missy[1]
Cover versions
On September 29, 2014, the album version of the song was sampled by Elliott's protégée Sharaya J for her single, "Takin' It No More".[9][10]
Track listings
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Take Away" (album version) (featuring Ginuwine & Tweet) |
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| 4:58 |
2. | "Take Away" (radio edit) (featuring Ginuwine & Tweet) |
| 3:41 | |
3. | "One Minute Man" (original version) (featuring Ludacris & Trina) |
| 4:25 | |
4. | "Get Ur Freak On" (Superchumbo's Superfreakon remix) |
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| 8:53 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Take Away" (radio edit) (featuring Ginuwine & Tweet) |
| 3:41 | |
2. | "Take Away" (album version) (featuring Ginuwine & Tweet) |
| 4:58 | |
3. | "One Minute Man" (original version) (featuring Ludacris & Trina) |
| 4:25 | |
4. | "Get Ur Freak On" (Superchumbo's Superfreakon remix) |
| 8:53 | |
5. | "Get Ur Freak On" (Music video) | 3:55 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Take Away" (radio edit) (featuring Ginuwine & Tweet) |
| 3:43 | |
2. | "Take Away" (instrumental) |
| 4:59 | |
3. | "Take Away" (TV Track) |
| 5:00 | |
4. | "Take Away" (acappella) (featuring Ginuwine & Tweet) |
| 3:48 |
Notes
Credits and personnel
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Charts
Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[14] | 9 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[15] | 14 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[16] | 96 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[17] | 11 |
US Billboard Hot 100[18] | 45 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] | 13 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[20] | 29 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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United States | October 18, 2001 | Airplay | [citation needed] | |
November 5, 2001 | CD single | [7] | ||
United Kingdom | January 29, 2002 | CD single | [8] |
References
- ^ MTV Networks. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
- Rolling Stone. June 8, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ Kilian, Dan (April 30, 2001). "Missy Elliott: Miss E: So Addictive". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ "Elliott, Missy: Take Away". Retrieved March 20, 2023 – via NME.
- ^ Lindsay, Cam. "Miss E... So Addictive". Retrieved March 20, 2023 – via Exclaim!.
- ^ a b "Billboard: Hot R&B/Hip Hop." Billboard. November 3, 2001: 46. Print.
- ^ Rovi Corporation. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ^ Amazon.com. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ^ "THE G-POD: "Takin' It No More/Shut It Down" by Sharaya J [VIDEO]". The G-List Society. 1 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
- ^ Daniels, Sharifa (29 September 2014). "Sharaya J Drops 'Takin' It No More' and 'Shut it Down'". Vibe Vixen. Vibe. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
- ^ "Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott* - Take Away (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
- ^ "Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott* Featuring Ginuwine & Introducing Tweet - Take Away (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
- ^ "Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott* Featuring Ginuwine & Introducing Tweet - Take Away (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. Discogs.com. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
- Ultratip. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- Ultratip. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ^ "Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott feat. Ginuwine & Introducing Tweet – Take Away" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ "Tipparade-lijst van week 28, 2002". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- ^ "Missy Elliott Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ "Missy Elliott Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- ^ "Missy Elliott Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2023.