"They Don't Know" is a song produced by American singer Jon B. Co-written by and produced by Tim Kelley and Bob Robinson under their production moniker Tim & Bob for his second studio album Cool Relax (1997), it was issued as the album's third single in 1998. The song became Jon B.'s highest-charting single since "Someone to Love" (1995), reaching number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Release 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 became Jon B.'s biggest hit to date on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number seven in 1998.
Music video A music video for "They Don't Know" was directed by Christopher Erskin.
Cover versions 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.
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Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "They Don't Know"Chart (1998)Peakposition
Year-end charts + Year-end Chart performance of "They Don't Know"Chart (1998)Position US Billboard Hot 10039 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)2
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