"Here We Come" is a song by American producer and rapper Timbaland. It features frequent collaborators Missy Elliott and Magoo and serves as the lead single for Timbaland's solo debut album, Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment (1998). The song also features background vocals by Playa and Darryl Pearson. While the song charted and was released via radio airplay on November 17, 1998, it was not granted a physical release in the United States until March 2, 1999; and on October 5, 1999, for Germany.
Here We Come interpolates the melody from the theme song of the 1967 Spider-Man TV series, written by Paul Francis Webster, with music composed by J. Robert Harris.
Music video The music video premiered on MTV2 in mid-October 1998."Music Video Programming: The Clip List." Billboard. October 31, 1998: 85. Print. Like the song's concept and interpolation, the video follows a synopsis loosely based on the early Spider-Man comic series. The latter of the video features cameo appearances by Missy Elliott's close friends Ginuwine and Aaliyah. The video was directed by Francis Lawrence.
Track listings and formats European CD single "Here We Come" (featuring Playa, Magoo & Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott) — 4:36 "Talking Trash" (featuring Bassey) — 4:37
UK 12" vinyl "Here We Come" (featuring Playa, Magoo & Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott) — 4:36 "Talking Trash" (featuring Bassey) — 4:37 "I Get It On" (featuring Bassey & Lil' Man) — 4:45
UK CD single "Here We Come" (featuring Playa, Magoo & Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott) — 4:36
US 12" vinyl "Here We Come" (Album Version) — 4:38 "Here We Come" (Instrumental) — 4:38 "Here We Come" (Acapella) — 4:06 "DJ Timmy Tim's BC Mix" — 9:46 "Here We Come" (Radio Version) — 4:37
Charts Chart (1998)PeakpositionNetherlands (Mega Single Top 100)33UK Singles Chart43US Billboard Hot 10092US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks54US Billboard Rhythmic Top 4032
Release history RegionDateFormat United StatesNovember 17, 1998"Billboard: Hot 100 Airplay." Billboard. November 21, 1998: 89. Print. Radio airplay United KingdomFebruary 15, 1999 CD single United StatesMarch 2, 1999 GermanyOctober 5, 1999
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