Take You Down
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"Take You Down" is a song recorded by American singer
"Take You Down" received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics; some noted it as one of the album's highlights while others deemed it of lesser quality of similar R&B songs. "Take You Down" performed moderately in the United States, reaching number 43 on the
Background
"Take You Down" was written by Brown,
Composition
"Take You Down" is an
Promotion
The music video for "Take You Down" was directed by Harvey White. It premiered on
Critical reception
Andy Kellman of
Chart performance
"Take You Down" performed moderately on the Billboard Hot 100. It debuted on the chart at number 99 in the issue dated May 3, 2008.[12] Seven weeks later, in the issue dated June 14, 2008, it peaked at number 43 on the chart.[13] "Take You Down" spent a total of twenty weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.[13] The song also chart on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, peaking at number four.[14] "Take You Down" charted better on the New Zealand Top 40, peaking at number seven in the issue dated August 18, 2008.[15] In the United Kingdom, the song debuted at number 92 in the issue dated January 24, 2009, where it spent just one week.[16]
Credits
- Lead Vocals - Chris Brown
- Harvey Mason, Jr., Damon Thomas, Steve Russell, James Fauntleroyand Lamar Edwards
- The Underdogs, Lamar Edwards
- Recording- Aaron Renner, Riley Mackin, assisted by Dabling "Hobby Boy" Harward and Ruben Rivera
- Mixing - The Underdogs
- Recorded and mixed at The Underlab in Los Angeles, California
Credits adapted from Exclusive liner notes, Jive Records, Zomba Recording.[1]
Charts
Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[15] | 7 |
92 | |
30 | |
US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 43 |
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[18] | 30 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 4 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19] | 29 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2008) | Position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[20] | 13 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[21] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[22] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ a b c d Exclusive (Media notes). Jive Records, Zomba Recording. 2005.
- Radio and Records. Archived from the originalon May 28, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2012.
- ^ a b Levine, Nick (January 7, 2009). "Chris Brown: 'Take You Down' - Music Singles Review". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- ^ a b "Chris Brown - Take You Down Sheet Music (Digital Download)". Musicnotes.com. EMI Music Publishing. July 2008. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- ^ Castillo, Jorge (November 9, 2007). "Sorry girls, self-heralded 'Pretty Boy' now 'Exclusive'". Yale Daily News. Archived from the original on 10 February 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- ^ "Take You Down". iTunes (US). Apple. 7 April 2008. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
- ^ Cinquemani, Sal (November 6, 2007). "Chris Brown: Exclusive". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
- ^ Stewart, Allison (November 6, 2007). "Chris Brown, Seeking an Age-Appropriate Sound". The Washington Post. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
- ISSN 1070-4701. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- ^ "Grammy 2009 Winners List". MTV News. MTV. February 8, 2009. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
- ^ "Hot 100 (May 3, 2008)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
- ^ a b c "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ a b "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ a b "Chris Brown – With You". Top 40 Singles.
- ^ a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- ^ "2008 Year End Chart: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2018-01-22.
- ^ "British single certifications – Chris Brown – Take You Down". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Chris Brown – Take You Down". Recording Industry Association of America.