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from his fourth album, '' Let's Get Ready'' (2000), featuring singer

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. The song was released on December 12, 2000, and was produced by

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. "Danger" was a success commercially, peaking at number 14 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number one on the

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chart, and number three on the

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chart. "Danger (Been So Long)" was the second single from the album to reach the top 20 on the US charts, after " Shake Ya Ass". "Danger" was used as part of a running gag on ''

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Track listings

US and UK 12-inch single :A1. "Danger (Been So Long)" (clean) – 3:35 :A2. "Danger (Been So Long)" (instrumental) – 3:35 :B1. "Danger (Been So Long)" (LP version) – 3:32 :B2. "Danger (Been So Long)" ("Breathing" instrumental) – 3:35 UK and Australian CD single # "Danger (Been So Long)" (clean) – 3:35 # "Danger (Been So Long)" (LP version) – 3:32 # "Danger (Been So Long)" ("Breathing" instrumental) – 3:35 European CD single # "Danger (Been So Long)" (clean) – 3:35 # "Danger (Been So Long)" (LP version) – 3:32

Charts

Weekly charts

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Release history

References

2000 songs 2000 singles Jive Records singles Music videos directed by Director X Mystikal songs Nivea (singer) songs Song recordings produced by the Neptunes Songs written by Chad Hugo Songs written by Mystikal Songs written by Pharrell Williams {{2000s-R&B-song-stub