Addictive (song)

"Addictive" is a song by American R&B singer Truth Hurts. It was released as the lead single from her debut album, Truthfully Speaking (2002), on April 1, 2002. "Addictive" features a verse from hip-hop rapper Rakim and is based on a Hindi music sample, which eventually brought on a $500 million lawsuit against Aftermath. The song was her only one to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number nine. It was also a top-five hit in several European countries, achieving gold status in Belgium, France, and Switzerland. The song instrumental was sampled in the Jamaican dancehall beat "Bollywood Riddim".

"Addictive"
Single by Truth Hurts featuring Rakim
from the album Truthfully Speaking
B-side	"Addictive" remix
Released	April 1, 2002 (2002-04-01)
Studio	Encore (Burbank, California) Larrabee (Los Angeles)
Length	3:46
Label	Aftermath Interscope
Songwriter(s)	Stephen Garrett William Griffin David Blake Billy Nichols
Producer(s)	DJ Quik
Truth Hurts singles chronology
"Addictive" (2002) "The Truth" (2002)
Rakim singles chronology
"When I B on the Mic" (1999) "Addictive" (2002) "Holy Are U" (2009)

Background

Steve "Static Major" Garrett wrote the song's lyrics, and the record was produced by DJ Quik. Quik sampled for its instrumental track a Hindi-song he heard on television early one morning. The sample turned out to be "Thoda Resham Lagta Hai", a 1981 song by Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar for the 1981 movie Jyoti, which Aftermath neglected to clear the rights to. Copyright holders Saregama India, Ltd. issued a cease-and-desist order, which went unheeded. On September 12, 2002, Saregama filed a $500 million lawsuit against Aftermath and parent company Universal Music Group, and filed an injunction to prevent further performances or broadcasts of the "Addictive" song.^[1][2] The song additionally samples "Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)" by B.T. Express,^[3] and the first line of Rakim's rap, "Thinking of a master plan," also serves the opening lyric from his 1987 song "Paid in Full".^[4]

Although DJ Quik was credited as the solo producer, he confirmed the song was produced by Dr. Dre.^[5] In the album's liner notes, Dr. Dre is credited only as a mixer.^[3]

Track listings

UK CD single^[6] "Addictive" (album version) – 3:46 "Addictive" (remix) – 4:55 "Addictive" (instrumental) – 3:46 "Addictive" (video CD-ROM) UK 12-inch single^[7] A1. "Addictive" (album version) – 3:46 A2. "Addictive" (instrumental) – 3:46 B1. "Addictive" (remix) – 4:55

UK cassette single^[8] "Addictive" (album version) – 3:46 "Addictive" (remix) – 4:55 European CD single^[9] "Addictive" (album version) "Addictive" (remix radio edit)

Credits and personnel

Credits are taken from the Truthfully Speaking album booklet.^[3]

Studios

• Recorded at Encore Studios (Burbank, California) and Larrabee (Los Angeles)
• Mixed at Encore Studios (Burbank, California)
• Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering (Hollywood, California)

Personnel

• Static Major – writing (as Stephen Garret)
• Rakim – writing (as Willian Griffin), featured vocals, production
• DJ Quik – writing (as David Blake), percussion
• Billy Nichols – writing ("Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)")
• Truth Hurts – vocals (as Shari Watson)
• Erick Coomes – bass
• Bryan Brock – percussion
• Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri – recording
• Chris Puram – recording
• Farah Fima – recording assistant
• Thomas Rounds – recording assistant
• James "Flea" McCrone – recording assistant
• Francis Forde – recording assistant
• Dr. Dre – mixing, production (uncredited)^[5]
• Kevin "Kirv" Irving – vocal arrangement
• Brian "Big Bass" Gardner – mastering

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2002–2003) Peak position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)^[10] 20 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)^[11] 7 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)^[12] 6 Denmark (Tracklisten)^[13] 7 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[14] 11 France (SNEP)^[15] 5 Germany (Official German Charts)^[16] 9 Greece (IFPI)^[17] 3 Ireland (IRMA)^[18] 30 Italy (FIMI)^[19] 16 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[20] 6 Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[21] 3 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[22] 30 Portugal (AFP)^[23] 7 Romania (Romanian Top 100)^[24] 64 Scotland (OCC)^[25] 12 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[26] 50 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[27] 3 UK Singles (OCC)^[28] 3 UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)^[29] 1 US Billboard Hot 100^[30] 9 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[31] 2 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)^[32] 34 US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[33] 6

Year-end charts Chart (2002) Position Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)^[34] 36 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)^[35] 25 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[36] 47 France (SNEP)^[37] 42 Germany (Official German Charts)^[38] 64 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[39] 43 Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[40] 29 Switzerland (Schweizer Hirparade)^[41] 17 UK Singles (OCC)^[42] 71 US Billboard Hot 100^[43] 40 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[44] 13 Chart (2003) Position France (SNEP)^[45] 76

Certifications and sales

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Belgium (BEA)^[46]	Gold	25,000^*
France (SNEP)^[47]	Gold	250,000^*
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)^[48]	Gold	20,000^^
United Kingdom (BPI)^[49]	Silver	200,000
^* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref(s).
United States	April 1, 2002	Urban radio	Aftermath Interscope	^[50]
	April 9, 2002	12-inch vinyl		^[51]
United Kingdom	August 19, 2002	12-inch vinyl CD cassette		^[52]^[53]
Australia	August 26, 2002	CD		^[54]

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