R U Ready

This article is about the Salt-N-Pepa song. For other uses, see Are You Ready.

"R U Ready" is a song by American hip hop girl group Salt-N-Pepa from their fifth studio album, Brand New (1997). It was released as the album's lead single. The song contains excerpts from "Watch Out" by Brass Construction.

"R U Ready"
Single by Salt-N-Pepa
from the album Brand New
Released	August 29, 1997
Length	3:58
Label	London
Songwriter(s)	Cheryl James Sandra Denton Chad Elliott Rufus Moore Al West Randy Muller
Producer(s)	Cheryl "Salt" James Chad "Dr. Ceuss" Elliott West
Salt-N-Pepa singles chronology
"Champagne" (1996) "R U Ready" (1997) "Gitty Up" (1997)

Track listings

• CD single^[1]

1. "R U Ready" (Album Version) – 3:50
2. "R U Ready" (Party Mix) – 3:59
3. "R U Ready" (Album Instrumental Version) – 3:50
4. "R U Ready" (Party Instrumental Mix) – 3:59

• 12-inch single^[1]

A1. "R U Ready" (Album Version)

A2. "R U Ready" (Album Instrumental Version)

B1. "R U Ready" (Party Mix)

B2. "R U Ready" (Party Instrumental Mix)

B3. "R U Ready" (Acappella)

Charts

Chart (1997)	Peak position
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[2]	10
Germany (GfK)[3]	35
Scotland (OCC)[4]	46
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[5]	26
UK Singles (OCC)[6]	24
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[7]	5
US Radio Songs (Billboard)[8]	61
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[9]	21