Hold You Down

For other uses, see Hold You Down (disambiguation).

"Hold You Down"
Single by Jennifer Lopez featuring Fat Joe
from the album Rebirth
A-side	"Get Right"
Released	February 15, 2005 (2005-02-15)
Format	CD single digital download 12"
Recorded	2004; Cove City Sound Studios (Glen Cove) The Poolhouse (Long Island) Sony Music Studios (New York City)
Length	4:36 (album version) 3:55 (radio edit)
Label	Epic
Writer(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" is a song recorded by American entertainer Jennifer Lopez for her 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.

Background

After the 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. "Hold You Down" was also included on Fat Joe's album All or Nothing (2005). A remix with Don Omar is included on his compilation album Da Hitman Presents Reggaetón Latino (2005).

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". 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." According to Entertainment Weekly, the song is about "how true she's [Lopez] been to her hood." "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."

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."

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

Music video

Prior to the video's release, Lopez told MTV News that "I'll be very real". The music video for "Hold You Down" was directed by Diane Martel and edited by Paul Martínez. It was released on March 7, 2005. 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 listing

• Australian CD maxi single

1. "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Radio Edit) — 3:55
2. "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Cory Rooney Spring Mix) — 4:51
3. "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (The Eliel Mix) — 4:02
4. "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (SPK and DJ Lobo Remix) — 3:59

• European CD single

1. "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Radio Edit) — 3:55
2. "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Cory Rooney Spring Clean Mix) — 4:51

• European CD maxi single

1. "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Album Version) — 4:36
2. "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (The Eliel Mix) — 4:02
3. "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (SPK and DJ Lobo Remix) — 3:59
4. "Get Right" featuring Fabolous (Hip Hop Remix) — 3:47
5. "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Video)

• European 12" vinyl

1. "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Cory Rooney Spring Clean Edit Mix) — 4:22
2. "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Cory Rooney Spring Instrumental Mix) — 4:51
3. "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Album Version) — 4:36
4. "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (The Eliel Mix) — 4:02
5. "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (SPK and DJ Lobo Remix) — 3:59
6. "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (The Eliel Instrumental Mix) — 4:02

• US 12" vinyl

1. "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Album Version) — 4:36
2. "Hold You Down" (Instrumental) — 4:36

• 12" vinyl (Remixes)

1. "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Cory Rooney Spring Edit Mix) — 4:22
2. "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe (Cory Rooney Spring Instrumental Mix) — 4:51
3. "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (SPK and DJ Lobo Remix) — 3:59
4. "Hold You Down" featuring Don Omar (The Eliel Mix) — 4:02

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2005)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	17
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)	44
Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders)	7
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)	2
Belgium Dance (Ultratop Wallonia)	7
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)	24
Germany (Official German Charts)	44
Ireland (IRMA)	15
Italy (FIMI)	22
Netherlands (Single Top 100)	26
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)	14
Spain (PROMUSICAE)	12
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)	44
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)	6
US Billboard Hot 100	64
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)	27
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard) Spring Mix	39
US Rhythmic (Billboard)	34
US Tropical Airplay (Billboard)	20

Year-end charts

Chart (2005)	Position
Italy (FIMI)	98
UK Singles Chart	120

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label
United States	February 15, 2005	Digital download (1-track)	Epic
Canada	March 15, 2005		Sony
Ireland	April 15, 2005
United Kingdom			RCA
Norway	May 10, 2005	Digital download (4-track)	Sony
Belgium	May 13, 2005
Germany
Ireland
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Portugal
Switzerland
Spain	May 16, 2005
United Kingdom			RCA
United Kingdom		CD single
Canada	May 24, 2005	Digital download (4-track)	Sony
Sweden	May 25, 2005	Digital download (2-track)
Germany	May 30, 2005	CD single
Belgium		Digital download (2-track)
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Switzerland

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics