"No No No" is an R&B song performed by American group Destiny's Child for their debut studio album Destiny's Child (1998). The song was produced by Vincent Herbert, Rob Fusari and Wyclef Jean and received a positive reception from music critics. The original version (Part 1) and its remix featuring Wyclef Jean (Part 2) was released as the group's debut single in the fourth quarter of 1997 and reached the top in the United States, where it was certified platinum. It was the first single for the group, worldwide, but the second single for the group in the UK, after With Me.

Music video

There were two videos to promote the song. One was for "Part 1", another was for "Part 2 (featuring Wyclef Jean)".

Part 1

This video takes place at a nightclub. The clip begins with Wyclef Jean on the dance floor, announcing to give a big round of applause for Destiny's Child. Followed by the announcement, he returnes to his seat, and the group comes on and begins a choreographed dance.

Part 2 (featuring Wyclef Jean)

This video begins with Wyclef Jean playing the guitar as Destiny's Child sings along. When he stops, he says to the group, "All we need to do is record a fat beat for the clubs." The group begins a choreographed dance in a large room. Wyclef Jean also makes an appearance watching a slide show of the group.

Commercial and chart success

"No, No, No" debuted at #64 on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 29, 1997 and climbed to number three during its eighteenth week on the chart. It also peaked at number one on the Hot 100 Singles Sales chart and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart for 2 weeks. The single entered the UK Singles Chart at #5 on 28 March, 1998 and spent 8 weeks in the Top 75.

In the U.K. it was a massive top 5 hit and sold over 146,000 copies. "No, No, No" sold over 4 million copies worldwide and remains the group's best-selling single to date.

In 1998, the song won two Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards for "Best R&B/Soul Single by a Group, Band or Duo" and "Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist".

The song contains elements of the Barry White song "Strange Games & Things"

Track listings

US Single

12" Single Side A

1. "No No No" (Part 2) (featuring Wyclef Jean)
2. "No No No" (Part 1)
3. "No No No" (Part 2 Without Rap)

Side B

1. "No No No" (Part 2 Acapella) (featuring Wyclef Jean)
2. "No No No" (Part 2 Instrumental)
3. "No No No" (Part 1 Instrumental)

UK Single

12" Promo Side A

1. "No No No" (Part 2) (featuring Wyclef Jean) - 3:30
2. "No No No" (Part 1) - 4:08

Side B

1. "No No No" (Funki Dred Mix) (featuring MCD) - 3:59
2. "No No No" (Funki Dred Mix) - 4:1912" Camdino Soul Remix Promo

Side A

1. "No No No" (Camdino Soul Remix)

Side B

1. "No No No" (Camdino Soul Remix Instrumental)12" Single

Side A

1. "No No No" (Part 2) (featuring Wyclef Jean) - 3:27
2. "No No No" (Part 1) - 4:08
3. "No No No" (Part 2 Without Rap) - 3:05

Side B

1. "No No No" (Funki Dred Remix) (featuring Wyclef Jean) - 3:59
2. "No No No" (Funki Dred Remix) (featuring MCD) - 3:59
3. "No No No" (Camdino Soul Extended Remix) - 6:31CD Single
4. "No No No" (Part 2) (featuring Wyclef Jean) - 3:27
5. "No No No" (Part 1) - 4:08CD Maxi-Single
6. "No No No" (Part 2) (featuring Wyclef Jean) - 3:27
7. "No No No" (Part 1) - 4:08
8. "No No No" (Funky Dred Remix 1) (featuring Wyclef Jean) - 3:59
9. "No No No" (Funky Dred Remix 2) (featuring MCD) - 3:59
10. "No No No" (Camdino Soul Extended Remix) - 6:31

Formats and remixes

"No, No, No" (Camdino Soul Extended Remix)

"No, No, No" (Camdino Soul Remix)

"No, No, No" (Camdino Soul Remix - Edit)

"No, No, No" (Funki Dread Remix) (feat Jermaine Dupri)

"No, No, No" (Funki Dread Remix) (feat MCD)

"No, No, No" (Funki Dread Remix) (feat Wyclef Jean)

"No, No, No Part 1" (Acapella)

"No, No, No Part 1" (Instrumental)

"No, No, No Part 2" (No Rap)

"No, No, No Part 2" (Acapella) (feat Wyclef Jean)

"No, No, No Part 2" (Instrumental)

"No, No, No Part 2" (#1's Edit) (feat. Wyclef Jean)

Charts

Chart (1998)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	3
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs	1
UK Top 40 R&B Chart	1
UK Singles Chart	5
U.S. Billboard Dance Maxi Singles	1
Canadian Singles Chart	4
Japanese Tokio Hot 100	6
Eurochart Hot 100 Singles	12
Swedish Singles Chart	12
German Singles Chart	14
Australian ARIA Singles Chart	28

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