Into You (Fabolous song)

"Into You"
"Into You"
Single by Fabolous featuring Tamia
from the album Street Dreams and More
Released	June 16, 2003
Studio	Right Track Recording (New York City)
Length	4:54
Label	Elektra; Desert Storm;
Songwriter(s)	Fabolous; Tim Kelley; Bob Robinson; Lionel Richie; Ronald LaPread; Tamia;
Producer(s)	DJ Clue; DURO;
Fabolous singles chronology
Tamia singles chronology
Audio
	"Into You" (featuring Ashanti) on YouTube
	"Into You" (featuring Tamia) on YouTube

"Into You" is the a song by American rapper Fabolous, taken from his second album, Street Dreams (2003).

Background

"Into You" was written by Fabolous for his second album Street Dreams (2003), while production on the song was helmed by DJ Clue and DURO.^[1] The song is based on Canadian singer Tamia's 1998 single "So Into You," which in turn samples the Commodores' song "Say Yeah."^[1] Due to this, original writers Tamia and Tim Kelley and Bob Robinson from Tim & Bob as well as Lionel Richie and Ronald LaPread are also credited as songwriters on "Into You."^[1] Singer Ashanti was consulted by Fabolous' team to appear as guest vocalist on the song.^[1] After Irv Gotti of Murder Inc. Records refused to let her film a music video to promote the single, Fabolous reached out to Elektra label mate Tamia to re-record a commercial version.^[2]

Commercial performance

"Into You" was released as the album's second single through Elektra Records and DJ Clue's Desert Storm Records.^[1] Both the song's album version and the single version received heavy radio play, resulting in all three artists being credited on the charts.^[3] It eventually peaked at reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100,^[3] becoming the second single from the album to reach the top 10, after "Can't Let You Go" (2003).^[3] The song stayed on the Hot 100 throughout 2003, finishing at number 23 on the chart's year-end edition.^[4] Into You" also reached number four in Australia, becoming Fabolous highest-charting single by then, and entered the top 40 in Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.^[5]

Music video

A music video for the single version of "Into You" was directed by Erik White.^[6] While Ashanti was expected to film visuals for the song along with Fabolous, Murder Inc. Records head Irv Gotti felt she was becoming "oversaturated" and withdraw her from the song, resulting into Tamia replacing her on the single version and in the video.^[2] Primarily shot on a Malibu beach, the weather conditions on the day of filming were marked by persistent cloudiness and rain.^[6] White later commented on the visuals: "Expecting to shoot a beautiful day on the beach in Malibu and waking up to clouds [and] rain. Made lemonade with my [cinematographer] and I think the look turned out much better than the typical sunny beach video."^[6] K. D. Aubert appears throughout the video as Fabolous's love interest.

Track listings

US 12-inch single^[7]

A1. "Into You" (main mix original)

A2. "Into You" (main mix amended)

B1. "Into You" (instrumental)

B2. "Into You" (acapella)

Australian CD single^[8]

"Into You" (amended version)
"Into You" (explicit version)
"Young'n" (explicit version)
"Keepin' It Gangsta" (explicit version)

European CD single^[9]

"Into You" (main mix radio edit)
"Into You" (main mix explicit version)

UK CD single^[10]

"Into You" (main mix radio edit)
"Into You" (main mix explicit version)
"Young'n" (album version)
"Into You" (video)

UK 12-inch single^[11]

A1. "Into You" (main mix amended version)

A2. "Into You" (main mix explicit version)

B1. "Call Me" (explicit version)

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2003–2004)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[5]	4
Australian Urban (ARIA)^[12]	2
France (SNEP)^[13]	44
Ireland (IRMA)^[14]	39
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[15]	24
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[16]	37
Scotland (OCC)^[17]	41
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[18]	87
UK Singles (OCC)^[19]	18
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)^[20]	8
US Billboard Hot 100^[3]	4
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)^[21]	19
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[22]	6
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)^[23]	4
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)^[24]	15
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[25]	2

Year-end charts

Chart (2003)	Position
Australia (ARIA)^[26]	50
US Billboard Hot 100^[4]	23
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)^[27]	24
US Hot Rap Tracks (Billboard)^[28]	10
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)^[29]	58
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)^[30]	5

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[31]	Gold	35,000^{^}
New Zealand (RMNZ)^[32] featuring Ashanti	Gold	15,000^‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)^[32] featuring Tamia	2× Platinum	60,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)^[33]	Platinum	600,000^‡
^{^} Shipments figures based on certification alone. ^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	June 16, 2003	Rhythmic contemporary urban radio	Elektra Desert Storm	^[34]
United States	July 7, 2003	Contemporary hit radio		^[35]
Australia	September 8, 2003	CD		^[36]
United Kingdom	October 20, 2003	12-inch vinyl CD		^[37]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Street Dreams (booklet). Elektra Records. 2003.
^ ^a ^b "Ashanti Shares The REAL Story On Keyshia Cole, Tamia, Verzuz, Writing For JLO, COVID-19 + New Music!". HOT 97. January 26, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2025 – via YouTube.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Fabolous Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
^ ^a ^b "Billboard Top 100 – 2003". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Fabolous feat. Tamia – Into You". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
^ ^a ^b ^c @directorewhite; (May 11, 2020). "FBF @myfabolouslife @realtamiaworld "So Into You" video" – via Instagram.
^ Into You (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). Elektra Records, Desert Storm Records. 2003. 0-67452.
^ Into You (Australian CD single liner notes). Elektra Records, Desert Storm Records. 2003. 7559674722.
^ Into You (European CD single liner notes). Elektra Records, Desert Storm Records. 2003. 7559-67471-2.
^ Into You (UK CD single liner notes). Elektra Records, Desert Storm Records. 2003. E7470CD, 7559-67470-2.
^ Into You (UK 12-inch single vinyl disc). Elektra Records, Desert Storm Records. 2003. E7470T.
^ "Issue 724" ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
^ "Fabolous feat. Tamia – Into You" (in French). Le classement de singles. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Fabolous". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 43, 2003" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
^ "Fabolous feat. Tamia – Into You" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
^ "Fabolous feat. Tamia – Into You". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
^ "Fabolous Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
^ "Fabolous Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
^ "Fabolous Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
^ "Fabolous Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
^ "Fabolous Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
^ "ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2003". ARIA. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 2003". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
^ "Year in Music: Hot Rap Tracks". Billboard. Vol. 115, no. 52. December 27, 2003. p. YE-65.
^ "The Year in Charts 2003: Most-Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 11, no. 51. December 19, 2003. p. 14.
^ "Year in Music: Hot Rhythmic Top 40 Tracks". Billboard. Vol. 115, no. 52. December 27, 2003. p. YE-81.
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2003 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "New Zealand single certifications – Into You". Radioscope. Retrieved March 28, 2025. Type Into You in the "Search:" field.
^ "British single certifications – Fabolous ft Tamia – Into You". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1508. June 13, 2003. p. 26. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1511. July 4, 2003. p. 26. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 8th September 2003" (PDF). ARIA. September 8, 2003. p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 6, 2003. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. October 18, 2003. p. 37.

[liner_notes-1] Street Dreams (booklet). Elektra Records. 2003.

[HOT_97-2] "Ashanti Shares The REAL Story On Keyshia Cole, Tamia, Verzuz, Writing For JLO, COVID-19 + New Music!". HOT 97. January 26, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2025 – via YouTube.

[hot100-3] "Fabolous Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2012.

[billboardtop100of-4] "Billboard Top 100 – 2003". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.

[Australia-5] "Fabolous feat. Tamia – Into You". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved May 23, 2012.

[directorewhite-6] @directorewhite; (May 11, 2020). "FBF @myfabolouslife @realtamiaworld "So Into You" video" – via Instagram.

[7] Into You (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). Elektra Records, Desert Storm Records. 2003. 0-67452.

[8] Into You (Australian CD single liner notes). Elektra Records, Desert Storm Records. 2003. 7559674722.

[9] Into You (European CD single liner notes). Elektra Records, Desert Storm Records. 2003. 7559-67471-2.

[10] Into You (UK CD single liner notes). Elektra Records, Desert Storm Records. 2003. E7470CD, 7559-67470-2.

[11] Into You (UK 12-inch single vinyl disc). Elektra Records, Desert Storm Records. 2003. E7470T.

[sc_Australiaurban_-12] "Issue 724" ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved May 25, 2022.

[sc_France_Fabolous_feat._Tamia-13] "Fabolous feat. Tamia – Into You" (in French). Le classement de singles. Retrieved May 23, 2012.

[sc_Ireland3_Fabolous-14] "Irish-charts.com – Discography Fabolous". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved January 21, 2020.

[sc_Dutch40_-15] "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 43, 2003" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved May 23, 2012.

[sc_Dutch100_Fabolous_feat._Tamia-16] "Fabolous feat. Tamia – Into You" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 23, 2012.

[sc_Scotland_-17] "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 15, 2021.

[sc_Switzerland_Fabolous_feat._Tamia-18] "Fabolous feat. Tamia – Into You". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 23, 2012.

[sc_UK_-19] "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 23, 2012.

[sc_UKrandb_-20] "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 15, 2021.

[sc_Billboarddanceairplay_Fabolous-21] "Fabolous Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_Fabolous-22] "Fabolous Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2012.

[sc_Billboardrapsongs_Fabolous-23] "Fabolous Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2012.

[sc_Billboardpopsongs_Fabolous-24] "Fabolous Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.

[sc_Billboardrhythmic_Fabolous-25] "Fabolous Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.

[26] "ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2003". ARIA. Retrieved May 15, 2021.

[27] "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 2003". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2023.

[28] "Year in Music: Hot Rap Tracks". Billboard. Vol. 115, no. 52. December 27, 2003. p. YE-65.

[29] "The Year in Charts 2003: Most-Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 11, no. 51. December 19, 2003. p. 14.

[30] "Year in Music: Hot Rhythmic Top 40 Tracks". Billboard. Vol. 115, no. 52. December 27, 2003. p. YE-81.

[AustraliasingleCertRef-31] "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2003 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved January 14, 2021.

[Radioscope-32] "New Zealand single certifications – Into You". Radioscope. Retrieved March 28, 2025. Type Into You in the "Search:" field.

[United_KingdomFabolous_ft_TamiaInto_YousingleCertRef-33] "British single certifications – Fabolous ft Tamia – Into You". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 17, 2024.

[34] "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1508. June 13, 2003. p. 26. Retrieved May 15, 2021.

[35] "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1511. July 4, 2003. p. 26. Retrieved May 15, 2021.

[36] "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 8th September 2003" (PDF). ARIA. September 8, 2003. p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 6, 2003. Retrieved May 15, 2021.

[37] "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. October 18, 2003. p. 37.

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