"Superwoman Pt. II" is a song by American recording artist Lil' Mo from her debut album, Based on a True Story (2001). The song features the debut appearance by then-unknown Fabolous and remixed production by hip-hop producers DJ Clue and Ken "Duro" Ifill. To date, "Superwoman Pt. II" remains as Lil' Mo's most successful single to date as a leading artist.
Originally, the song was released as the Brian Michael Cox–produced "Superwoman, Pt. I" in February 2001 to generally mixed reviews.[2] However, because the "Pt. 1" version failed to attain successful radio airplay, Elektra Records had no other choice but to push Lil' Mo's debut album back to a later release in 2001.[3] Upset, Lil' Mo tried to convince Elektra that "Superwoman" would be a smash hit; to prove it, Mo contacted DJ Clue to remix the "Superwoman" track with a beat that he was holding for rap duo M.O.P.[3] At first Clue was not in support of the idea, but when he loved the results, he premiered it on New York City's Hot 97 radio show.[3] Following its premiere, the song began to circulate on numerous mixtapes and began to chart on Billboard; however because Billboard prohibited remixes from charting, Mo had to convince Elektra to re-release the single in an alternate title, now famously known as "Superwoman, Pt. II."[3]
When interviewed on the song's meaning, Lil' Mo identified the song as being an "anti-chicken head" anthem,[4] and explained that the concept behind it was to inform guys that she was independent, but at the same time, needed "that shoulder to lean on."[5]
Recording and compositionEdit
During a two-hour studio session, Lil' Mo recorded the "Superwoman" vocals at Enterprise Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles.[6][7] Additionally, Mo had to beatbox the infamous stuttering "da-da-da-da-da" beat to her production team since they were not understanding her vision.[7] Since she was in Los Angeles, Mo had a deadline to transfer her vocals via a CD to give to DJ Clue at a New York airline.[7]
Within that deadline, a relative of Mo's requested her to feature "the mixtape rapper who spells his name," unquestionably known as Fabolous.[8] Mo would then contact Clue to see if it was possible to feature the rapper, and within a three-day span, Clue added the rapper to the record. Fabolous at the time was shocked of Lil' Mo's decision to feature him since Mo had worked with other well-known rappers like Jay-Z and Ja Rule.[9]
While the original 'Part 1' version featured a mid-tempo sample of Graham Nash's 1970 record "Chicago,"[2][6] the 'Part 2' version was set in the key of F-sharp minor and featured a "crazy beat" backed up by a heavy bass.[1]
Music videoEdit
A music video for the single was directed by Chris Robinson and premiered in early March 2001.[10] It begins with Lil' Mo dancing to the song's beat in the dark with glowing blue lights, while Fabolous begins rapping his first verse in a diner. The video then cuts to Lil' Mo working as a waitress in the diner where she spots her love interest (portrayed by Jensen Atwood) exiting to attend a county fair. Mo is later seen exiting the diner and saving a civilian from a purse robbery. The latter of the video then shows Mo in her infamous blue braids while playing at a bowling alley to gain the affection of her love interest.
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Superwoman Pt II is a song by American recording artist Lil Mo from her debut album Based on a True Story 2001 The song features the debut appearance by then unknown Fabolous and remixed production by hip hop producers DJ Clue and Ken Duro Ifill To date Superwoman Pt II remains as Lil Mo s most successful single to date as a leading artist Superwoman Pt II Single by Lil Mo featuring Fabolousfrom the album Based on a True StoryReleasedMarch 6 2001 1 RecordedEnterprise Studios North Hollywood CA GenreR amp Bhip hopelectroLength4 26LabelElektra WEASongwriter s C Loving J Jackson E Shaw K IfillProducer s DJ Clue DuroLil Mo singles chronology Put It on Me 2000 Superwoman Pt II 2001 I Cry 2001 Fabolous singles chronology Superwoman Pt II 2001 Can t Deny It 2001 Contents 1 Background and meaning 2 Recording and composition 3 Music video 4 Track listings and formats 5 Charts 5 1 Weekly charts 5 2 Year end charts 6 ReferencesBackground and meaning EditOriginally the song was released as the Brian Michael Cox produced Superwoman Pt I in February 2001 to generally mixed reviews 2 However because the Pt 1 version failed to attain successful radio airplay Elektra Records had no other choice but to push Lil Mo s debut album back to a later release in 2001 3 Upset Lil Mo tried to convince Elektra that Superwoman would be a smash hit to prove it Mo contacted DJ Clue to remix the Superwoman track with a beat that he was holding for rap duo M O P 3 At first Clue was not in support of the idea but when he loved the results he premiered it on New York City s Hot 97 radio show 3 Following its premiere the song began to circulate on numerous mixtapes and began to chart on Billboard however because Billboard prohibited remixes from charting Mo had to convince Elektra to re release the single in an alternate title now famously known as Superwoman Pt II 3 When interviewed on the song s meaning Lil Mo identified the song as being an anti chicken head anthem 4 and explained that the concept behind it was to inform guys that she was independent but at the same time needed that shoulder to lean on 5 Recording and composition EditDuring a two hour studio session Lil Mo recorded the Superwoman vocals at Enterprise Studios in North Hollywood Los Angeles 6 7 Additionally Mo had to beatbox the infamous stuttering da da da da da beat to her production team since they were not understanding her vision 7 Since she was in Los Angeles Mo had a deadline to transfer her vocals via a CD to give to DJ Clue at a New York airline 7 Within that deadline a relative of Mo s requested her to feature the mixtape rapper who spells his name unquestionably known as Fabolous 8 Mo would then contact Clue to see if it was possible to feature the rapper and within a three day span Clue added the rapper to the record Fabolous at the time was shocked of Lil Mo s decision to feature him since Mo had worked with other well known rappers like Jay Z and Ja Rule 9 While the original Part 1 version featured a mid tempo sample of Graham Nash s 1970 record Chicago 2 6 the Part 2 version was set in the key of F sharp minor and featured a crazy beat backed up by a heavy bass 1 Music video EditA music video for the single was directed by Chris Robinson and premiered in early March 2001 10 It begins with Lil Mo dancing to the song s beat in the dark with glowing blue lights while Fabolous begins rapping his first verse in a diner The video then cuts to Lil Mo working as a waitress in the diner where she spots her love interest portrayed by Jensen Atwood exiting to attend a county fair Mo is later seen exiting the diner and saving a civilian from a purse robbery The latter of the video then shows Mo in her infamous blue braids while playing at a bowling alley to gain the affection of her love interest Track listings and formats EditEuropean CD single 6 Superwoman Pt II Soul Society Remix featuring Fabolous 4 02 Superwoman Pt II Amended Version without Rap 3 23 Superwoman Pt II Album Version w Rap featuring Fabolous 4 26 Superwoman Pt II Amended Version 3 54UK CD single 11 Superwoman Amended Version No Rap 3 28 Superwoman Pt II Remix Amended Version with Rap Edit featuring Fabolous 4 00 Superwoman Pt II Remix Instrumental 4 23US 12 vinyl 12 Superwoman Album Version Superwoman Instrumental Superwoman Acapella Superwoman Pt II Remix Album Version w Rap featuring Fabolous Superwoman Pt II Remix Instrumental Superwoman Pt II Remix Acappella US CD single 13 Superwoman Part I Amended Version w Rap 3 58 Superwoman Instrumental 3 55 Superwoman Part II Amended Version w Rap featuring Fabolous 4 29 Superwoman Instrumental 4 23Charts EditWeekly charts Edit Chart 2001 PeakpositionUS Billboard Hot 100 14 11US Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs Billboard 15 4US Mainstream Top 40 Billboard 16 36US Rhythmic Billboard 17 8 Year end charts Edit Chart 2001 PositionUS Billboard Hot 100 18 53US Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs Billboard 19 20References Edit a b Superwoman Superwoman Pt 2 Lil Mo Amazon Retrieved June 12 2013 a b Taylor Chuck Reviews amp Previews Singles gt R amp B Billboard February 17 2001 22 Print a b c d Seymour Craig Shorty Hard Rock Vibe August 2001 127 Print Seymour Craig Revolutions gt Check the Resume Vibe May 2001 168 Print Walker Curtis Lil Mo Moment of Truth gt Page 2 MTV Music MTV com Retrieved June 12 2013 a b c Lil Mo Superwoman PT II CD at Discogs Discogs Discogs com Retrieved June 12 2013 a b c LIL MO DOESNT HAVE A ANSWER WHY FABOLOUS WONT DO A SONG WITH HER Superstar Radio YouTube com April 14 2011 Retrieved June 12 2013 Lil Mo amp Fabolous Sessions at AOL Interview AOL co uk Retrieved June 12 2013 dead link Reid Shaheem February 19 2003 Fabolous Molds New R Kelly Credits Mixtape For Bringing Him Lil Mo Together MTV News MTV com Retrieved June 12 2013 Lil Mo Superwoman mvdbase com Retrieved June 12 2013 Lil Mo Superwoman CD at Discogs Discogs Discogs com Retrieved June 12 2013 Lil Mo Superwoman Vinyl at Discogs Discogs Discogs com Retrieved June 12 2013 Lil Mo Superwoman Part I amp II CD at Discogs Discogs Discogs com Retrieved June 12 2013 Lil Mo Chart History Hot 100 Billboard Retrieved May 17 2021 Lil Mo Chart History Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs Billboard Retrieved May 17 2021 Lil Mo Chart History Pop Songs Billboard Retrieved May 17 2021 Lil Mo Chart History Rhythmic Billboard Retrieved May 17 2021 Billboard Top 100 Songs of 2001 Year End Charts bobborst com Retrieved June 12 2013 2001 The Year in Music Billboard Vol 113 no 52 December 29 2001 p YE 44 Retrieved May 17 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Superwoman Pt II amp oldid 1023550618, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
