"Droppin' Like Flies" is a 1991 song by Sheila E., and the second single released from her album, Sex Cymbal. The song is a mid-tempo house number with Latin and R&B influences.
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| Single by Sheila E. | ||||
| from the album Sex Cymbal | ||||
| Released | 1992 | |||
| Genre | House, latin, R&B | |||
| Length | 5:26 (album version) 4:10 (radio edit) 3:38 (radio mix) | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Sheila E. | |||
| Producer(s) | David Gamson, Peter Michael (album version) Ricky Crespo, Mark Spoon (remixes) | |||
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"Droppin' Like Flies" was a top 25 Dance hit, peaking at #23 on the U.S. Dance charts. It debuted and peaked at #77 on the R&B charts.
Music video
editThe elaborate music video featured Sheila E. and many people in a crime-ridden urban area, and featured police firing their guns, thugs fighting, and people walking out of shady clubs.
Chart positions
edit| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles | 77 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 23 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Single Sales | 15 |
Formats and track listings
edit- U.S. cassette maxi single
- "Droppin' Like Flies" (Black Flag Club Mix) – 7:08
- "Droppin' Like Flies" (Venus Fly Dub) – 5:12
- "Droppin' Like Flies" (Combat Bonus Beats) – 3:37
- "Droppin' Like Flies" (Mental Club Mix) – 5:52)
- "Droppin' Like Flies" (instrumental mix) – 6:48
- U.S. 12" promo
- "Droppin' Like Flies" (Mental Club Mix) – 5:52
- "Droppin' Like Flies" (The Black Flag Club Mix) – 7:05
- "Droppin' Like Flies" (album version) – 5:27
- U.S. CD promo
- "Droppin' Like Flies" (radio edit) – 4:10
- "Droppin' Like Flies" (radio mix) – 3:38
- "Droppin' Like Flies" (The Black Flag Club Mix) – 7:05