(Freak) And U Know It

"(Freak) And U Know It" is a song by American singer and songwriter Adina Howard, released as the first single from the singer's second studio album, Welcome to Fantasy Island. The song is produced by DJ Quik, Robert "Fonksta" Bacon, and G-One.[1] It debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 70 and the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at number 30.

"(Freak) And U Know It"
Single by Adina Howard
from the album Welcome to Fantasy Island
Released1997 (1997)
Recorded1997
GenreR&B, dance-pop, hip hop soul
Length4:02
LabelMecca Don, EastWest Records
Songwriter(s)David Blake, Adina Howard
Producer(s)DJ Quik, Robert "Fonksta" Bacon, G-One
Adina Howard singles chronology
"(Freak) And U Know It"
(1997)		 "Chocolate (Cuties & Condoms)"
(1996)

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Howard aims to prove that there's no sophomore slump in her future with this sassy, disco-kissed R&B throw-down. Yeah, she's workin' the "freak" thang yet again. And, yeah, she's capable of far better. But the truth is that the hook here is just too darn infectious to allow for much complaining. Kids are going to love the Cameo-styled keyboard effects that underline the chorus. A fine way to preview the album Welcome to Fantasy Island."[2] British magazine Music Week gave the song three out of five, adding, "Kool & the Gang's "Get Down on It" provides the basis of this slice of R&B on which Howard is at her most sensual."[3]

Track listing
  1. "(Freak) And U Know It (Radio Edit)" - 4:02
  2. "(Freak) And U Know It (Vybe Remix - Extended)" - 4:35
  3. "(Freak) And U Know It (Vybe Remix - Instrumental)" - 4:18
  4. "(Freak) And U Know It (Gods Of Prophet Slimmi Trip Remix)" - 6:17
  5. "(Freak) And U Know It (Club Mix)" - 7:17
  6. "(Freak) And U Know It (Instrumental)" - 4:10
  7. "(Freak) And U Know It (Acappella)" - 4:08

Personnel

Credits for (Freak) And U Know It adapted from AllMusic.[4]

  • Chris Puram, DJ Quik - Mixed
  • DJ Quik, G-One, Rob Bacon - Producer
  • Chris Puram - Recording
  • Taresha Hudson - Writing

Charts
Chart (1997) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 70
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 32

References
  1. "Adina Howard – (Freak) and U Know It (1997, CD)".
  2. Flick, Larry (June 14, 1997). "Reviews & Previews: Singles" (PDF). Billboard. p. 74. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  3. "Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. February 21, 1998. p. 10. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  4. Adina Howard | Songs | AllMusic
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