"Thoia Thoing" is a song by American singer R. Kelly. It was written and produced by Kelly for his first compilation album, The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1 (2003). The song was released as the album's lead single in July 2003 and peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100. In the United Kingdom, the song was released on a double A-side with "Step in the Name of Love" and in selected territories with "Snake" (featuring Big Tigger), both lifted from his previous album, Chocolate Factory (2003).
Music video The music video for "Thoia Thoing" was directed by Little X, who directed most of R. Kelly's videos at that time. R. Kelly's wife at that time, Andrea Kelly was the choreographer and main background dancer in the video.
Remixes The official remix features Birdman and Busta Rhymes, and appears on the bonus CD of the DVD album The R. in R&B Video Collection. The remix can also be found on the 2003 mixtape The Diplomats 5 featuring Cam'ron.
Track listing All tracks written by R. Kelly; "Snake" co-written by Darian Morgan.
Notes denotes additional remix producer(s)
Charts
Weekly charts + Chart (2003) Peakposition
Year-end charts + Chart (2003) PositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) 93US Billboard Hot 100 61US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard) 29US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard) 64
Release history + Region Date Format(s) Label(s) United States July 21, 2003 August 18, 2003 Contemporary hit radio Australia October 13, 2003 CD United Kingdom November 3, 2003
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