"Satisfy You" is a song by American rapper Puff Daddy featuring singer R. Kelly. The song was co-written by both Puff Daddy and Kelly, with additional writing by Kelly Price, who performs backing vocals. The song's beat and bassline is taken from "I Got 5 on It" by Luniz, which itself interpolates Club Nouveau's "Why You Treat Me So Bad", among others.
Released on August 31, 1999, "Satisfy You" spent six weeks at number one on the US Hot R&B Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also successful in Europe, peaking at number two in Germany and entering the top 10 in Belgium, Iceland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It received a nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 42nd Grammy Awards in 2000, losing to "You Got Me" by the Roots.
Music video The music video's main story shows the rapper walking in on his girlfriend cheating on him with another man. The music video then shows R. Kelly and Puff Daddy singing the chorus in a valley and mountain desert area. The video was directed by Hype Williams.
Remixes The song has two official remixes. The first remix features a new beat, two new verses by Puff Daddy, a verse by Lil' Kim, and vocals by Mario Winans. The second remix is the West Coast Remix features the original beat, verses by the Luniz, vocals by R. Kelly, and a new verse, intro, and outro by Puff Daddy.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1999–2000) PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)9Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)8
Year-end charts Chart (1999) PositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)96Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)81Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)68Germany (Media Control)38Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)80Netherlands (Single Top 100)56US Billboard Hot 10095US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)59US Hot Rap Singles (Billboard)11US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)48 Chart (2000) PositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)58Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)100Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)75UK Singles (OCC)115US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)30
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesAugust 31, 1999Urban radioBad Boy EntertainmentUnited KingdomFebruary 28, 2000
See also List of Hot R&B Singles & Tracks number ones of 1999
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