"Happy People" is a song by American R&B recording artist R. Kelly. Like Kelly's previous single, "Step in the Name of Love", the song is about the stepping dance. It was released on March 22, 2004, as the lead single from his second double album, Happy People/U Saved Me (2004). The song went to number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number seven on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. In some territories, it was released as a double A-side with "U Saved Me"; this issue peaked at number six in the United Kingdom.
Music video
The music video is directed by Little X.
Charts All entries charted with "U Saved Me" except where noted.
Weekly charts Chart (2004)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)17Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)4
Year-end charts Chart (2004)PositionUK Singles (OCC)131US Billboard Hot 10094US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)33
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesMarch 22, 2004Urban radioJiveUnited KingdomOctober 18, 2004CD
"Christmas, I'll Be Steppin"
"Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'" was recorded by Kelly for the soundtrack of the movie The Best Man Holiday, and plays during the end credits. The song resembles "Happy People", but with different lyrics and a more Christmas feel to it.iTunes – Music – The Best Man Holiday (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'" is the fifth song on the official soundtrack to The Best Man Holiday and is one of the few songs that is not a cover version of another song.
Charts Chart (2013)Peakposition
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