"Why?" is the debut single by British girl group Mis-Teeq. It was written by Alan Glass, David Brant, Ronald St. Louis, and Maryann Morgan and produced by Brant for Vybrant Music. Originally a midtempo R&B track, it was remixed into an uptempo UK garage remix by Matt "Jam" Lamont and DJ Face. It was released as a single in September 2000, later being re-released in January 2001, when it reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart. "Why?" is the only single to feature original member Zena McNally, who left the group to pursue a solo career soon after the single was released.
Track listing
Notes denotes additional producer
Personnel Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of Lickin' on Both Sides.
David Brant – production, writing Alesha Dixon – vocals DJ Face – remixing Alan Glass – writing Matt "Jam" Lamont – remixing Zena McNally – vocals Maryanne Morgan – writing Su-Elise Nash – vocals Ronald St. Louis – writing Sabrina Washington – vocals
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2001)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)40UK Airplay (Music Week) 20
Year-end charts Chart (2001)PositionUK Singles (OCC)152
Release history + "Why?" release history Region Date Format Label Ref United Kingdom18 September 2000 8 January 2001 CD single The song is not listed under the New Releases section but appears in the index for 8 January.
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