Caramel (City High song)

"Caramel" is a song by American hip hop trio City High, released as the second single from their self-titled debut album (2001). The single, released on September 11, 2001, features American rapper Eve. Produced by Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis, "Caramel" is the group's second-highest charting single, peaking at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart in January 2002. The track interpolates the song "Silent Treatment" by the Roots.

Music video

A music video was produced for "Caramel" that begins with the original version and transitions into the Trackmasters remix version. It begins with a shot of Ryan Toby and Robbie Pardlo on a computer that shows the words "Dream Girl 2001". It then cuts to a shot of Claudette Ortiz singing the first verse, and then the trio is dancing at a party as Ortiz sings. The video continues switching from Ortiz singing on a couch, the trio at the party, and Ortiz boxing Zab Judah. As the third verse, the first not sung by Ortiz, begins, it features the guys in a car. The video switches to Eve on a motorcycle and starting her rap. The video ends with Toby and Pardlo still in front of the computer, watching the video.

Track listings

US 12-inch single

A1. "Caramel" (LP version featuring Eve) – 3:47

A2. "Caramel" (LP version featuring Eve acappella) – 3:22

A3. "Caramel" (LP version instrumental) – 3:55

B1. "Caramel" (Trackmasters Joint) – 3:46

B2. "Caramel" (Trackmasters Joint instrumental) – 3:46

B3. "Caramel" (LP version) – 3:55

UK CD single

1. "Caramel" (video version)
2. "Caramel" (Trackmasters Joint)
3. "Caramel" (LP version)
4. "Caramel" (Saqib remix)
5. "Caramel" (CD-ROM video featuring Eve)

UK 12-inch single

A1. "Caramel" (video version) – 3:33

A2. "Caramel" (Trackmasters Joint) – 3:40

B1. "Caramel" (LP version) – 3:30

B2. "Caramel" (Saqib remix) – 4:31

European CD single

1. "Caramel" (LP version) – 3:34
2. Excerpts from City High – 8:49

Australian CD single

1. "Caramel" (LP version featuring Eve) – 3:34
2. "Caramel" (Trackmasters Joint) – 3:41
3. "Caramel" (Saqib remix) – 4:32
4. Excerpts from City High – 8:49
5. "Caramel" (video)

Credits and personnel

Credits are taken from the City High liner notes and the UK CD single.

Studios

• Recorded at Trackhouse Recording Studios and Booga Basement Studio (New Jersey, US)
• Single version recorded at The Hit Factory (New York City)
• Mixed and mastered at The Hit Factory (New York City)

Personnel

• Ryan Toby – writing, production, vocal arrangement and production
• Giscard Xavier – writing
• Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis – writing (as Jerry Duplessis), production
• Robby Pardlo – writing, production (single version)
• Tarik Collins – writing (single version)
• Leonard Hubbard – writing (single version)
• Scott Storch – writing (single version)
• Ahmir Thompson – writing (single version)
• Eve – featured vocals
• Jee Eye Zee – production
• Andy Grassi – mixing, engineering
• Joe Yannece – mastering

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Release history

References