"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.
"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 The 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 Chart (1991)PeakpositionU.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles77U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play23U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Single Sales15
Formats and track listings 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
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