"They Don't Know" is a song produced by Tim & Bob and co-written[2] and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Jon B, issued as the third single from his second studio album Cool Relax. The radio edit version and its remix sampled "Ten Crack Commandments" and "The World is Filled", both performed by The Notorious B.I.G. The song is his biggest hit to date on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #7 in 1998.[4]
Music video
The official music video for the song was directed by Christopher Erskin.[5]
Gunna and Chlöe came together to write the song "You & Me" which sampled some lyrics and the guitar from "They Don't Know". During an appearance on the podcast Can We Talk RNB?, Jon B. expressed his distaste towards Gunna for sampling his song without his consent.[6]
Chart positions
Weekly charts
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 32 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 7 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 2 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[10] | 11 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1998) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 39 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 2 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[14] | Platinum | 1,000,000[13] |
References
- ^ "Jon B - They Don't Know at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
- ^ a b "They Don't Know - Jon B. | Listen, Appearances, Song Review | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
- ^ "Jon B - They Don't Know (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
- ^ "Jon B. | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
- ^ Garcia, Alex S. "mvdbase.com - Jon B. - "They don't know"". Music Video DataBase. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
- ^ Holland, Stephanie (2024-08-06). "Why Jon B 'Can't Stand' Gunna and Chlöe's 'Ratchet' Sampling of His Biggest Record". The Root. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
- ^ "Jon B Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
- ^ "Jon B Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
- ^ "Jon B Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
- ^ Pedro. "Longbored Surfer - 1998". Longbored Surfer. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
- ^ "1998 The Year in Music". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 52. December 26, 1998. p. YE-51. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "Best-Selling Records of 1998". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 5. BPI Communications Inc. January 30, 1999. p. 75. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- ^ "American single certifications – Jon B. – Are U Still Down?". Recording Industry Association of America.
External links
- "They Don't Know" at AllMusic
- "They Don't Know" at Discogs (list of releases)