Here We Come (song)

"Here We Come" is a song by American producer and rapper Timbaland. It features frequent collaborators Missy Elliott and Magoo and serves as the lead single for Timbaland's solo debut album, Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment (1998). The song also features background vocals by Playa and Darryl Pearson. While the song charted and was released via radio airplay on November 17, 1998, it was not granted a physical release in the United States until March 2, 1999;^[1] and on October 5, 1999, for Germany.^[2]

"Here We Come"
Single by Timbaland featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and Magoo
from the album Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment
Released	November 17, 1998
Genre	Hip-hop
Length	4:21 (album version)
Label	Blackground Atlantic Virgin
Songwriter(s)	Timothy Mosley Melvin Barcliff Melissa Elliott Robert Harris Paul Francis Webster
Producer(s)	Timbaland
Timbaland singles chronology
"Get on the Bus" (1998) "Here We Come" (1998) "Lobster & Scrimp" (1999)
Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott singles chronology
"I Want You Back" (1998) "Here We Come" (1998) "I Like Control" (1999)
Magoo singles chronology
"Beep Me 911" (1998) "Here We Come" (1998)
Licensed audio
"Here We Come (feat. Magoo & Missy Elliott)" on YouTube

Here We Come interpolates the melody from the theme song of the 1967 Spider-Man TV series, written by Paul Francis Webster, with music composed by J. Robert Harris.

Music video

The music video premiered on MTV2 in mid-October 1998.^[3] Like the song's concept and interpolation, the video follows a synopsis loosely based on the early Spider-Man comic series. The latter of the video features cameo appearances by Missy Elliott's close friends Ginuwine and Aaliyah. The video was directed by Francis Lawrence.

Track listings and formats

European CD single^[4]

1. "Here We Come" (featuring Playa, Magoo & Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott) — 4:36
2. "Talking Trash" (featuring Bassey) — 4:37

UK 12" vinyl^[5]

1. "Here We Come" (featuring Playa, Magoo & Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott) — 4:36
2. "Talking Trash" (featuring Bassey) — 4:37
3. "I Get It On" (featuring Bassey & Lil' Man) — 4:45

UK CD single^[6]

1. "Here We Come" (featuring Playa, Magoo & Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott) — 4:36

US 12" vinyl^[7]

1. "Here We Come" (Album Version) — 4:38
2. "Here We Come" (Instrumental) — 4:38
3. "Here We Come" (Acapella) — 4:06
4. "DJ Timmy Tim's BC Mix" — 9:46
5. "Here We Come" (Radio Version) — 4:37

Charts

Chart (1998)	Peak position
Netherlands (Mega Single Top 100)[8]	33
UK Singles Chart[9]	43
US Billboard Hot 100[10]	92
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks[10]	54
US Billboard Rhythmic Top 40[10]	32

Release history

Region	Date	Format
United States	November 17, 1998[11]	Radio airplay
United Kingdom	February 15, 1999[12]	CD single
United States	March 2, 1999[1]
Germany	October 5, 1999[2]