Hold You Down

"Hold You Down" is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Lopez, with collaboration by American rapper Fat Joe for Lopez fourth studio album, Rebirth (2005). It was written by Gregory "Nyce Boy" Christopher, Gregory Bruno, Makeba Riddick, Joseph Cartagena, Cory Rooney, Larry Troutman and Billy Beck and produced by Christopher, Bruno and Rooney.

"Hold You Down"
Single by Jennifer Lopez featuring Fat Joe
from the album Rebirth
A-side	"Get Right"
Released	February 15, 2005
Recorded	2004
Studio	Cove City Sound (Glen Cove) The Poolhouse (Long Island) Sony Music (New York City)
Genre	Hip hop hip hop soul R&B
Length	4:36 (album version) 3:55 (radio edit)
Label	Epic
Songwriter(s)	Gregory Christopher Gregory Bruno Makeba Riddick Joe Cartagena Cory Rooney Larry Troutman Billy Beck
Producer(s)	Nyce Boy Gregory Bruno Cory Rooney
Jennifer Lopez singles chronology
"Get Right" (2005) "Hold You Down" (2005) "Control Myself" (2006)
Fat Joe singles chronology
"New York" (2004) "Hold You Down" (2005) "So Much More" (2005)

Hold You Down marks as Lopez and Fat Joe's third collaboration. The first was on "Feelin' So Good" (1999) with Big Pun followed by "Love Don't Cost a Thing (RJ Schoolyard Mix)" (2002). Both Lopez and Fat Joe collaborated once again on Fat Joe's song "Stressin'" (2014).

Background

After the moderate success of Rebirth's lead single "Get Right", "Hold You Down" was chosen as its second single. Critics and fans alike criticized this move, considering the general lukewarm reception of the song.[1] "Hold You Down" was also included on Fat Joe's album All or Nothing (2005).[2] A remix with Don Omar is included on his compilation album Da Hitman Presents Reggaetón Latino (2005).[3]

Composition

"Hold You Down" is a song with a length of four minutes and thirty-two seconds (4:32). The song samples Shirley Murdock's "As We Lay".[4] According to Lopez, the track was a "last minute" add to Rebirth. While listening to the song, she knew that "there's nobody" that she can do the song with "except Fat Joe". Lopez called Fat Joe up immediately and the next day, the song was recorded after he created his own rap verses.

Speaking of the lyrics for "Hold You Down", Fat Joe said, "It's more like a friendship record, you know what I mean? Growing up in the Bronx and how we became who we are, but we still keep it real with each other. We don't talk every day, but we got mad love for each other whenever we see each other. It's always crazy love."[5] According to Entertainment Weekly, the song is about "how true she's [Lopez] been to her hood."[6] "Hold You Down" consists of a flat beat and "some tinkling" chimes in the background, which according to Sam Shepherd from musicOMH, "wouldn't be out of place on a Christmas single."[7]

Critical response

The song received most mixed reviews from music critics. musicOMH's Sam Shepherd wrote, "The lyrics are sweet but not sickly so, and Fat Joe's appearance doesn't sound like he's co-opted the track - instead he allows Lopez's voice room to breathe; and who would have guessed it, she may have an asset that is more impressive than her booty."[7]

Mike Schiller from PopMatters called it "ill-fated" and "milquetoast".[1] David Browne of Entertainment Weekly commented that "even with Fat Joe pitching in, the song is as colorless as Lopez's voice."[6]

Music video

Prior to the video's release, Lopez told MTV News that "I'll be very real".[5] The music video for "Hold You Down" was directed by Diane Martel and edited by Paul Martínez.[8] It was released on March 7, 2005.[8] In The Bronx, New York City, Lopez is seen singing on top of a building and in a hallway, while Fat Joe is seen roaming the streets.

Track listings

Australian CD maxi single "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Radio Edit) — 3:55 "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Cory Rooney Spring Mix) — 4:51 "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (The Eliel Mix) — 4:02 "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (SPK and DJ Lobo Remix) — 3:59 European CD single "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Radio Edit) — 3:55 "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Cory Rooney Spring Clean Mix) — 4:51 European CD maxi single "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Album Version) — 4:36 "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (The Eliel Mix) — 4:02 "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (SPK and DJ Lobo Remix) — 3:59 "Get Right" featuring Fabolous (Hip Hop Remix) — 3:47 "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Video)

European 12" vinyl "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Cory Rooney Spring Clean Edit Mix) — 4:22 "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Cory Rooney Spring Instrumental Mix) — 4:51 "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Album Version) — 4:36 "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (The Eliel Mix) — 4:02 "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (SPK and DJ Lobo Remix) — 3:59 "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (The Eliel Instrumental Mix) — 4:02 US 12-inch vinyl "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Album Version) — 4:36 "Hold You Down" (Instrumental) — 4:36 12-inch vinyl (Remixes) "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Cory Rooney Spring Edit Mix) — 4:22 "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Cory Rooney Spring Instrumental Mix) — 4:51 "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (SPK and DJ Lobo Remix) — 3:59 "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (The Eliel Mix) — 4:02

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2005) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[9] 17 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[10] 44 Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders)[11] 7 Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[12] 2 Belgium Dance (Ultratop Wallonia)[13] 7 European Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[14] 24 Germany (Official German Charts)[15] 44 Greece (IFPI)[16] 9 Ireland (IRMA)[17] 15 Italy (FIMI)[18] 22 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[19] 26 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[20] 14 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[21] 12 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[22] 44 UK Singles (OCC)[23] 6 US Billboard Hot 100[24] 64 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[25] 27 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[25] Spring Mix 39 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[26] 34 US Tropical Airplay (Billboard)[27] 20

Year-end charts Chart (2005) Position Romania (Romanian Top 100)[28] 47 UK Singles (OCC)[29] 120

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label
United States[30]	February 15, 2005	Digital download (1-track)	Epic
Canada[31]	March 15, 2005		Sony
Ireland[32]	April 15, 2005
United Kingdom[33]			RCA
Norway[34]	May 10, 2005	Digital download (4-track)	Sony
Belgium[35]	May 13, 2005
Germany[36]
Ireland[37]
Luxembourg[38]
Netherlands[39]
Portugal[40]
Switzerland[41]
Spain[42]	May 16, 2005
United Kingdom[43]			RCA
United Kingdom[44][45]		CD single
Canada[46]	May 24, 2005	Digital download (4-track)	Sony
Sweden[47]	May 25, 2005	Digital download (2-track)
Germany[48]	May 30, 2005	CD single
Belgium[49]		Digital download (2-track)
Luxembourg[50]
Netherlands[51]
Norway[52]
Switzerland[53]

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External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics