"When I See U" is an R&B song recorded by Fantasia, written by Sam Watters, Louis Biancaniello, Kevin Risto, Waynne Nugent, Janet Sewell and Erika Nuri, and produced by Midi Mafia and Mzmeriq. It is the second single from Fantasia's second album, Fantasia (2006). Image File history File links Current_event_marker. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Fantasia Monique Barrino (born June 30, 1984), or simply Fantasia, is an American pop, R&B, soul singer and Broadway actress who rose to fame as the winner of the third season of the television series American Idol in 2004. ... Fantasia is the follow-up album to Fantasia Barrinos debut, Free Yourself. The album is set to drop Tuesday, December 12, 2006. ... is the 107th day of the year (108th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... For other uses, see United States (disambiguation) and US (disambiguation). ... // A digital download (also known as a digital single or a paid digital download) is an official and legal music single available for purchase through an online store. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Contemporary R&B is a music genre of American popular music, the current iteration of the genre that began in the 1940s as rhythm and blues music. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... J Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG, and is distributed through the RCA Records Group. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... Sam Watters (1) is a songwriter and record producer, previously of the group Color Me Badd, who often works with his partner Louis Biancaniello. ... Louis Biancaniello is a songwriter and record producer who often works with his partner Sam Watters. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... [1] MIDI - A standard for representing musical information in a digital format. ... // A record chart, also known as a music chart, is a method of ranking music according to popularity during a given period of time. ... The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ... Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, formerly known as Top Soul Singles, Top Black Singles, and Top R&B Singles (before the hip-hop term was added in the late 1990s), is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. ... Fantasia Monique Barrino (born June 30, 1984), or simply Fantasia, is an American pop, R&B, soul singer and Broadway actress who rose to fame as the winner of the third season of the television series American Idol in 2004. ... Hood Boy is the first single from Fantasia Barrinos second album, Fantasia, on November 28. ... Only One U is the third single of R&B singer Fantasia’s second album, Fantasia (2007). ... Contemporary R&B is a music genre of American popular music, the current iteration of the genre that began in the 1940s as rhythm and blues music. ... Fantasia Monique Barrino (born June 30, 1984), or simply Fantasia, is an American pop, R&B, soul singer and Broadway actress who rose to fame as the winner of the third season of the television series American Idol in 2004. ... Sam Watters (1) is a songwriter and record producer, previously of the group Color Me Badd, who often works with his partner Louis Biancaniello. ... Louis Biancaniello is a songwriter and record producer who often works with his partner Sam Watters. ... [1] MIDI - A standard for representing musical information in a digital format. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Fantasia is the second studio album by American singer Fantasia Barrino, released by J Records on December 12, 2006. ...

Chart performance

The single debuted at number ninety-nine on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 2007 (see 2007 in music), becoming Fantasia's first charting single since "Free Yourself" in 2005. So far, "When I See U" has peaked at number thirty-two on the Hot 100, becoming more successful than the first single from Fantasia, "Hood Boy", which failed to chart, and becoming her third top forty Hot 100 hit.^[1] The song has reached number one for eight weeks on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, becoming her first single to reach the top ten on the chart since "Free Yourself" in 2005, and her first single to top the chart.^[1] It is also credited with re-energizing sales of Fantasia, causing the album to re-enter the top 100 of the Billboard 200 chart. The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ... See also: 2007 in British music 2007 in hip hop Musical groups established in 2007 Record labels established in 2007 // January George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queens New Year Honours List. ... Free Yourself was the fourth single and is the title track of Fantasias debut album Free Yourself. ... Hood Boy is the first single from Fantasia Barrinos second album, Fantasia, on November 28. ... It has been suggested that Billboard be merged into this article or section. ... Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, formerly known as Top Soul Singles, Top Black Singles, and Top R&B Singles (before the hip-hop term was added in the late 1990s), is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. ... The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ...

Music video and remixes

The video was shot by director Lenny Bass on March 26. It premiered on BET's Access Granted April 25, 2007 and on Yahoo! Music on April 26. The music video debuted on BET's top ten video countdown show 106 & Park on May 9 at number nine; it has peaked at number one. A music video is a short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music, most commonly a song. ... March 26 is the 85th day of the year (86th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Bet may refer to: Look up bet in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Access Granted is a television program on the Black Entertainment Television network (BET) which allows viewers to go behind the scenes of the making of music videos by various artists. ... is the 115th day of the year (116th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... LAUNCHcast is an online radio station that plays music based on user ratings. ... is the 116th day of the year (117th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 106 & Park: BETs Top 10 Live is a top-ten video countdown that has airs weekdays on BET. It is the networks #1 rated show. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

The video begins with Fantasia singing on a rooftop, with scenes of her taking a bath in a tub interceding. After that, she walks to meet her love interest (played by Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson). At the end of the music video, she finally meets him and they embrace and, eventually, kiss. The video fades out on a shot of the stars and moon. Throughout the video, people in love are shown, ranging from from children in their "puppy love" stages to elderly couples who have been married a long time. City Kansas City, Missouri Team colors Red, white and gold Head Coach Herman Edwards Owner The Hunt Family (Clark Hunt, chairman)[1] General manager Carl Peterson Mascot K.C. Wolf (1989-present) Warpaint (1963-1988) League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960-1969) Western Division (1960-1969) National Football League... High school running back A running back, halfback, tailback or wingback is the position of a player on an American and Canadian football team who lines up in the offensive backfield. ... Larry Alphonso Johnson, Jr. ... For other uses, see Puppy love (disambiguation). ...

There are several remixes of "When I See U", three of which feature rappers Remy Ma, Young Jeezy, Lumidee, B.G. and Polow da Don. An official remix that features Polow da Don & Young Jeezy, and is produced by Polow da Don, has become very popular in urban markets. Reminisce Smith (born May 30, 1981 in The Bronx, New York) is a Grammy-nominated rapper and former member of Fat Joes rap crew, Terror Squad. ... Jay Jenkins (born September 28, 1977 in Columbia, South Carolina) formerly known as Lil J currently known as Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Polow Da Don (born Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones) is an Atlanta-based music producer who rose to fame in late 2005, early 2006 for a string of hit singles for artists including Ludacris, Jamie Foxx, Pussycat Dolls, Fergie, and Kelis. ... Jay Jenkins (born September 28, 1977 in Columbia, South Carolina) formerly known as Lil J currently known as Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. ...

Charts

The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ... Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, formerly known as Top Soul Singles, Top Black Singles, and Top R&B Singles (before the hip-hop term was added in the late 1990s), is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. ...

Notes

1. ^ ^{a b c d} "Fantasia Barrino - Artist Chart History - Singles". Billboard.

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References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} "Fantasia Barrino - Artist Chart History - Singles". Billboard.