I Refuse

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“I Refuse”
Single by Aaliyah from the album Aaliyah
Released	September 2001
Format	CD Single
Recorded	2000 - 2001
Genre	Soul, R&B
Length	5:56
Label	Blackground/Virgin Records
Writer(s)	Static, R. Stewart, E. Seats
Producer	-
Aaliyah singles chronology
" More Than A Woman" (2002) "I Refuse" (2001) " Miss You" (2002)

"I Refuse" was released as a double A-side single along with " More Than a Woman" in France only. France is the only country where this song was used for radio airplay. "I Refuse", along with "More Than A Woman", were moderate hits peaking in the Top 30 in France at #25.

Contents 1 Additional Information 2 Music video 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Additional Information

"I Refuse" is a strong dramatic ballad where Aaliyah refuses to let her lover break her heart again and feel the pain once more. Among the writers was Steve "Static" Garrett who also provided background vocals. Sound effects are used to create the sound of thunder and rain in the beginning.

[edit] Music video

No video was released for this song. This is possibly because it was released in one country only. A fan video was made for Youtube by user "Spally87". It combines clips from her music videos, performances, funeral service, and Romeo Must Die. The video was added November 25, 2006.

[edit] See also

• 2001 in music
• Romeo Must Die
• Thunder
• Rain
• Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique (France's official musical chart)

[edit] External links

• Aaliyah's Official Website
• Fanmade video for "I Refuse"

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