"It Doesn't Matter" is the first single released from Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean's second studio album, The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book (2000). Written by Jean and Jerry Duplessis, the track features additional vocals from Melky Sedeck and wrestler The Rock, whose famous catchphrase inspired the song title. The song includes samples of "Mona Lisa" by Slick Rick, "This Is Ska" by Longsy D, "Livin' la Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin, and "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver, so all songwriters are given credits.
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| Single by Wyclef Jean featuring The Rock and Melky Sedeck | ||||
| from the album The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book | ||||
| B-side | "However You Want It" | |||
| Released | 26 June 2000 | |||
| Studio | The Hit Factory (New York City) | |||
| Length | 3:57 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| "It Doesn't Matter" on YouTube | ||||
Upon its release on 26 June 2000, the song reached number 80 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. In September 2000, the song entered the UK Singles Chart at number three and spent 11 weeks in the top 100. "It Doesn't Matter" was also released in French under the title "Ça ne me fait rien" for Quebec and French radio stations, with Jacky and Ben-J providing additional vocals. Some lyrics were changed for this version.
Track listings
editUS 12-inch single (44 79448)[1]
- A1. "It Doesn't Matter" (LP version featuring The Rock and Melky Sedeck) – 4:02
- A2. "It Doesn't Matter" (instrumental) – 3:56
- A3. "It Doesn't Matter" (a cappella featuring The Rock and Melky Sedeck) – 3:50
- B1. "It Doesn't Matter" (remix featuring Hope) – 4:05
- B2. "It Doesn't Matter" (remix instrumental) – 4:05
- B3. "It Doesn't Matter" (remix a cappella featuring Hope) – 3:20
- B4. "However You Want It" (LP version) – 3:03
UK CD1 (669778 2)[2]
- "It Doesn't Matter" (LP version featuring The Rock and Melky Sedeck) – 3:57
- "It Doesn't Matter" (remix featuring Hope) – 4:05
- "Thug Angels" (LP version featuring Small World) – 6:35
UK CD2 (669778 5)[3]
- "It Doesn't Matter" (LP version featuring The Rock and Melky Sedeck) – 3:57
- "We Trying to Stay Alive" (LP version) – 3:09
- "Younger Days" – 5:00
UK cassette single and European CD single (669778 4; COL 669530 1)[4][5]
- "It Doesn't Matter" (LP version featuring The Rock and Melky Sedeck) – 3:57
- "It Doesn't Matter" (remix featuring Hope) – 4:05
European maxi-CD single (COL 669530 2)[6]
- "It Doesn't Matter" (LP version featuring The Rock and Melky Sedeck) – 4:02
- "It Doesn't Matter" (remix featuring Hope) – 4:05
- "It Doesn't Matter" (instrumental) – 3:56
- "However You Want It" (LP version) – 3:03
French CD single (669530 9)[7]
- "It Doesn't Matter" (LP version featuring the Rock and Melky Sedeck) – 4:02
- "It Doesn't Matter" (remix featuring Hope) – 4:05
- "Ça ne me fait rien" – 3:59
Credits and personnel
editCredits and personnel are taken from The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book album booklet.[8]
Studios
- Recorded and mixed at The Hit Factory (New York City)
- Mastered at Sterling Sound (New York City)
Personnel
- Wyclef Jean – writing, vocals, production
- Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis – writing (as Jerry Duplessis), production
- Ricky Walters – writing ("Mona Lisa")
- Andrew Long – writing ("This Is Ska")
- Desmond Child – writing ("Livin' la Vida Loca")
- Robi Rosa – writing ("Livin' la Vida Loca")
- Taffy Danoff – writing ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")
- William Danoff – writing ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")
- John Denver – writing ("Take Me Home, Country Roads")
- The Rock – featured vocals
- Melky Sedeck – featured vocals
- Blandinna Melky Jean – vocals
- Farel Sedeck Guerschom Jean – co-production
- Robert Aaron – horns
- Andy Grassi – mixing, recording engineer, mastering
- Glen Marchese – recording engineer
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
- Serge "Sergical" Tsai – mastering
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | 26 June 2000 | Urban radio | Columbia | [23] |
| 27 June 2000 | [24] | |||
| United Kingdom | 4 September 2000 |
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References
edit- ^ It Doesn't Matter (US 12-inch single sleeve). Wyclef Jean. Columbia Records. 2000. 44 79448.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ It Doesn't Matter (UK CD1 liner notes). Wyclef Jean. Columbia Records. 2000. 669778 2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ It Doesn't Matter (UK CD2 liner notes). Wyclef Jean. Columbia Records. 2000. 669778 5.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ It Doesn't Matter (UK cassette single sleeve). Wyclef Jean. Columbia Records. 2000. 669778 4.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ It Doesn't Matter (European CD single liner notes). Wyclef Jean. Columbia Records. 2000. COL 669530 1.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ It Doesn't Matter (European maxi-CD single liner notes). Wyclef Jean. Columbia Records. 2000. COL 669530 2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ It Doesn't Matter (French CD single liner notes). Wyclef Jean. Columbia Records. 2000. 669530 9.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book (US CD album booklet). Wyclef Jean. Columbia Records. 2000. CK 62180.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Wyclef Jean Chart History (Canadian Digital Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 17, no. 39. 23 September 2000. p. 15. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean feat. The Rock & Melky Sedeck – It Doesn't Matter" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean feat. The Rock & Melky Sedeck – It Doesn't Matter" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – It Doesn't Matter". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 30, 2000" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean feat. The Rock & Melky Sedeck – It Doesn't Matter" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean feat. The Rock & Melky Sedeck – It Doesn't Matter". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Top 100 of 2000". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. Archived from the original on 2 June 2004. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ "AddVance Notice" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1356. 23 June 2000. p. 61. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Gavin Top 40/Rhythm Crossover: Impact Dates". Gavin Report. No. 2309. 16 June 2000. p. 10.
- ^ "New Releases – For Week Starting September 4, 2000: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 2 September 2000. p. 29. Retrieved 4 August 2021.