C U When U Get There

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"C U When U Get There"
C U When U Get There.jpg
Single by Coolio featuring 40 Thevz
from the album My Soul and Nothing to Lose (soundtrack)
B-side"Hit 'Em"
ReleasedJune 17, 1997 (1997-06-17)[1]
Length5:10
LabelTommy Boy
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Dominic Aldridge
Coolio singles chronology
"The Winner"
(1997) 		"C U When U Get There"
(1997) 		"Ooh La La"
(1997)
Music video
"C U When U Get There" on YouTube

"C U When U Get There" is a song by American rapper Coolio featuring 40 Thevz. The song is based on the melody of Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D Major and was released in July 1997 as the first single from Coolio's third studio album, My Soul (1997). The track was also featured on the soundtrack to the 1997 comedy film Nothing to Lose.

Released on June 17, 1997, the single peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number seven on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart; it was Coolio's last top-40 hit in the US. It was also an international success, reaching the top 10 in many countries throughout Europe. The first live performance of this song was before its actual release during the free concert at Paramount Canada's Wonderland put on by MuchMusic's Electric Circus in August 1997.

Critical reception[]

Larry Flick from Billboard called "C U When U Get There" an "inspiring hip-hop anthem". He added, "The song's "keep pushin' on" message is direct and delivered in street-savvy language that will connect with its desired youth audience. The strong verses give way to a choir-belted chorus that adds a proper splash of emotional intensity. Factor in the track's easy-paced electro beat and a rush of stately strings, and you have the makings of a massive hit."[2] Daily Record described it as a "superb R&B ballad".[3]

Track listings[]

Charts and certifications[]

Release history[]

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref(s).
United States June 17, 1997 (1997-06-17)
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 Tommy Boy [1][63]
United Kingdom July 7, 1997 (1997-07-07)
  • CD
  • cassette
 [64]

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