Didn't Cha Know

"Didn't Cha Know"
Single by Erykah Badu
from the album Mama's Gun
ReleasedNovember 28, 2000
Recorded2000
Genre
Length3:58
LabelMotown
Songwriter
ProducerJ Dilla
Erykah Badu singles chronology
"Bag Lady"
(2000)		 "Didn't Cha Know"
(2000)		 "Cleva"
(2001)
Music video
"Didn't Cha Know?" on YouTube

"Didn't Cha Know" is a song recorded by American singer Erykah Badu for her second studio album Mama's Gun (2000). It was written by Badu and produced by fellow Soulquarian member J Dilla, and features a sample from Tarika Blue's song "Dreamflower" (1977). The song was released as the second single from Mama's Gun on November 28, 2000, by Motown Records.

"Didn't Cha Know" failed to enter the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 13 on its extension chart Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. It also peaked at number 28 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Despite its lackluster commercial performance, the song was nominated for Best R&B Song at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards (2002).

Controversy

"Didn't Cha Know" features a sample from American jazz and soul ensemble Tarika Blue's song "Dreamflower" (1977). The sample was used without prior permission from the group. However, Badu and Motown Records reached a settlement fee with Tarika Blue outside of court.[1]

Track listings and formats

European CD single[2]
No.TitleLength
1."Didn't Cha Know" (radio edit)3:58
2."Tyrone" (live)3:55
European maxi CD single[3]
No.TitleLength
1."Didn't Cha Know" (radio edit)3:58
2."Tyrone" (live)3:55
3."Hollywood"5:32
4."Drama"6:02

Charts

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[9] Platinum 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[10] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Didn't Cha Know"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States November 28, 2000 Urban contemporary radio Motown
December 5, 2000 Urban adult contemporary radio

References

  1. ↑ Tauss, Lucy (April 25, 2019). "Tarika Blue: Tarika Blue". JazzTimes. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  2. ↑ Badu, Erykah (2001). Didn't Cha Know? (CD single). Universal Music Group. 158 753-2.
  3. ↑ Badu, Erykah (2001). Didn't Cha Know? (CD single). Universal Music Group. 158 754-2.
  4. ↑ "Erykah Badu – Didn't Cha Know" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Erykah Badu Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Erykah Badu Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Erykah Badu Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2001". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  9. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Erykah Badu – Didn't Cha Know". Radioscope. Retrieved January 23, 2026. Type Didn't Cha Know in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
  10. ↑ "British single certifications – Erykah Badu – Didn't Cha Know". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved August 15, 2025. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Didn't Cha Know Erykah Badu in the "Search:" field.
  11. ↑ "ADDvance Notice" (PDF). Radio & Records. November 24, 2000. p. 50. Retrieved October 29, 2022 – via World Radio History.
  12. ↑ "Urban AC: Going For Adds 12/5/00" (PDF). Radio & Records. December 1, 2000. p. 64. Retrieved October 29, 2022 – via World Radio History.
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