I Refuse

"I Refuse"
Single by Aaliyah
from the album Aaliyah
A-side "More Than a Woman"
Released September 2001 (France)
Format CD single, airplay
Recorded 2000–2001
Genre Soul, R&B
Length 5:56
Label Blackground, Virgin Records
Writer(s) Steve Garrett, Jeffrey 'J-Dub' Walker
Producer Jeffrey 'J-Dub' Walker
Aaliyah singles chronology
"More Than a Woman"
(2002)		 "I Refuse"
(2001)		 "I Care 4 U"
(2002)
Aaliyah France singles chronology
"More Than a Woman"
(2002)		 "I Refuse"
(2001)		 "Miss You"
(2002)

"I Refuse" is a song by Aaliyah, which 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. The single charted because of heavy airplay by the famous radio station Skyrock. Aaliyah was a guest on this station short before her death in 2001. She sang an a cappella version of "I Refuse" on the station.

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.

See also

External links

Aaliyah
Studio albums
Compilation albums
Singles
Other songs
Filmography
Related topics
  • Book:Aaliyah
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