U Make Me Wanna (Jadakiss song)

"U Make Me Wanna"
Single by Jadakiss featuring Mariah Carey
from the album Kiss of Death
Released October 12, 2004
Format
Recorded 2004
Genre
Length 4:54
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Scott Storch
Jadakiss singles chronology
"Why"
(2004)		 "U Make Me Wanna"
(2004)		 "New York"
(2004)

"Why"
(2004)		 "U Make Me Wanna"
(2004)		 "New York"
(2004)
Mariah Carey singles chronology
"Bringin' On the Heartbreak"
(2003) Bringin' On the Heartbreak2003		 "U Make Me Wanna"
(2004) U Make Me Wanna2004		 "It's Like That"
(2005) It's Like That2005

"U Make Me Wanna" is a song by American rapper Jadakiss, released as the second and final single from his second studio album, Kiss of Death. The song features American singer Mariah Carey and was produced by record producer Scott Storch.

Critical reception

Billboard called this duet a highlight on album.[1] Hip Hop DX editor J-23 wrote: "it had disaster written all over it, but it is actually some really slick shit with a killer flute loop."[2] Jon Caramanica of Rolling Stone wrote: "When he's (Jadakiss) undone, it's by tinkertoy production on tracks such as the insipid Mariah Carey vehicle "U Make Me Wanna."[3] The Situation's Samantha Watson wrote: "Fans of Mariah Carey will like the track ‘U Make Me Wanna’, the distinctive Mariah vocals with Jadakiss laying down lyrics, the track plays on an Egyptian like sound with added synthesised beats, not one of the best singles but it is one you can listen to."[4] USA Today's Steve Jones called this song "thug love anthem."[5] Aqua Boogie of Vibe wrote that love themed "U Make Me Wanna" shows that Jada has more to offer than body counts and gun talk."[6] Rapreviews was favorable: "He even shows love for the ladies on the Mariah Carey-blessed "U Make Me Wanna."[7]

Reception

The song was already available for digital download in June 2004, but only entered the Billboard Hot 100 in November 2004 at number 75. It eventually peaked at number 21. At the second Annual GV Music & Fashion Awards of Groovevolt, "U Make Me Wanna" was nominated in the Best Song Collaboration by Duo or Group - Hip Hop category.

Charts

Chart (2004) Peak
position
France (SNEP)[8] 55
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 21
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 8
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[11] 9
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12] 34

References

  1. ↑ "Kiss of Death". Archived from the original on August 13, 2004. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
  2. ↑ HipHopDX (June 22, 2004). "Jadakiss - Kiss of Death". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Jadakiss: Kiss Of Death : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone". Archived from the original on December 26, 2007. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
  4. ↑ Jadakiss - Kiss Of Death
  5. ↑ "USATODAY.com - Jadakiss' killer 'Kiss'; Wilco's shape-shifting 'Ghost'". usatoday.com. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Vibe". google.com. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  7. ↑ "RapReviews.com Feature for June 22, 2004 - Jadakiss' "Kiss of Death"". rapreviews.com. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Lescharts.com – Jadakiss feat. Mariah Carey – U Make Me Wanna" (in French). Les classement single.
  9. ↑ "Jadakiss Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  10. ↑ "Jadakiss Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  11. ↑ "Jadakiss Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
  12. ↑ "Jadakiss Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
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