"Happy" is a song by American singer Ashanti from her self-titled debut album (2002). The track was written by Ashanti, Chink Santana, and Irv Gotti, with production overseen by the latter two, as well. The song contains a sample of Gap Band's "Outstanding" (1982), written by Raymond Calhoun. "Happy" was released as the album's second single on June 17, 2002, reaching #8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Globally, the single reached the Top 10 in the Netherlands, while reaching the Top 20 in Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

Remix

The remix of "Happy", titled "I'm So Happy", was produced by Santana and features rapper Charli Baltimore and further integrates a sample of "Outstanding". This version was later included on the Murder Inc. remix-compilation Irv Gotti Presents: The Remixes.

Track listings

UK CD single UK cassette single European CD single Australian CD single

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from the UK CD single liner notes. Studios Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Release history