911 (Wyclef Jean song)


"911" is a duet between rap singer Wyclef Jean and soul music singer Mary J. Blige. It was released in the summer of 2000 off Wyclef's second disc, and was later included on Blige's compilation Reflections . The song had success worldwide, particularly in Scandinavian countries.

Music and video

The song depicted two star-crossed lovers in a web of drama with the male narrator running from police while the female narrator worries forlornly over him. The relationship is apparently under external pressures, as Jean sings, "messing around with you is gonna get life", and later reflecting "it's worth the sacrifice".
It samples Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians' "What I Am", and some excerpts can be found in the mix versions from James Brown's "The Payback".

Chart performances and awards

"911" was a hit for the two singers as it reached No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was very successful in Sweden and in Norway where it reached number-one for almost two months. It earned a Platinum disc in Norway. It was also a top ten hit in Ireland, UK, Switzerland, Denmark, the Netherlands and Finland.
It was nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a duo or group in 2001.

Track listings

These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "911".
; U.S.
  1. "911" — 4:07
  2. *Vocals - MB², Mary J. Blige
  3. "911" — 4:04
  4. *Vocals - MB, Mary J. Blige
  5. "Younger Days" — 5:01
  6. "It Doesn't Matter" — 8:26
  7. *Featuring - Melky Sedeck, The Rock
  1. "911" — 4:06
  2. "Ghetto Love" — 4:01
  3. *Remix - Wyclef Jean
; Australia
  1. "911" — 4:23
  2. "911" — 4:06
  3. "911" — 4:01
  4. "Younger Days" — 5:00
  5. "It Doesn't Matter" — 4:05
  6. *Rap - Hope
; Europe
  1. "911 — 4:06
  2. "911 — 4:01
  3. "Younger Days" — 5:00
  4. "It Doesn't Matter" — 8:26
  1. "911" — 4:06
  2. "911" — 4:01

    Personnel

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Chart Position
Belgium 99
Belgium 57
Europe 28
France 54
Germany 72
Netherlands 99
Netherlands 86
Switzerland 62

Certifications