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"Are You That Somebody?" is a song recorded by American singer Aaliyah for the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack (1998). It was co-written and composed by Static Major–who also sang backing vocals–and Timbaland, who, in addition to writing the song, produced it and performed a guest rap. The song was sent to urban contemporary radio stations in the United States on May 26, 1998. "Are You That Somebody?" was a commercial success, reaching number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 11 in the United Kingdom, number three in the Netherlands, and number one in New Zealand. Critically acclaimed, the song earned Aaliyah a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Recording and production According to a Static Major in an interview for Vibe, when Timbaland first presented the song to Aaliyah, she initially showed disdain for it. However, she eventually agreed to record it. In a behind-the-scenes video featuring Timbaland, he reveals that the song was recorded in a couple of hours after a show and that it was almost scrapped. "Are You That Somebody?" was recorded at the Capitol Studios in Los Angeles and, according to engineer Jimmy Douglass, the recording session for the s…
