"Get Gone" is a song by American R&B quartet

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, released on July 13, 1999 through

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as the

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from the group's eponymous debut studio album ''

''. It was written by

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Bryan-Michael Cox Bryan-Michael Paul Cox (born December 1, 1977) is an American record producer and songwriter, known for his work with artists such as Usher, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and Toni Braxton. His most notable productions are " Be Without You" fo ...

and Kevin Hicks, and produced by the latter two. The single reached number 13 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number 35 on the Radio Songs, and number two on both the

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and the

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charts in the United States. It also made it to number 76 on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the UK Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart. It was certified Gold by the

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on November 12, 1999 for selling 500,000 copies in the United States. Music video was directed by

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Track listing

Charts

Certifications

References

External links

* {{Ideal 1999 songs 1999 singles Virgin Records singles Songs written by Johntá Austin Music videos directed by Tim Story Songs written by Bryan-Michael Cox Song recordings produced by Bryan-Michael Cox American contemporary R&B songs