Paid My Dues

by Anastacia

Paid My Dues cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 12 November 2001
  • Label: Epic
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 3:20
  • Community rating: 2.9/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The lead single from 'Freak of Nature', produced by Ric Wake, sets Anastacia's contralto over a defiant R&B and pop soul arrangement. Built around layered harmonies over a smooth rhythm section, the recording keeps a playful character within a rhythmic frame.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, melodic, soulful, vocal, harmonies

Tracklist

  1. Paid My Dues (3:20)
  2. Sexy Mother Fucker
  3. Underdog
  4. Play That Funky Music

Credits

  • Anastacia - primary artist, backing vocals, written-by
  • LaMenga Kafi - backing vocals, written-by
  • Eric Kupper - keyboards, guitar
  • Ric Wake - arranged by, producer
  • Dan Hetzel - mixed by, mixed by [engineer]
  • Vlado Meller - mastered by, mastering
  • David Massey - a&r
  • Jim Annunziato - mixed by [engineer assistant]
  • "Young" Dave Scheuer - recorded by
  • Thomas R. Yezzi - recorded by [lead vocals]
  • Damon Sharpe - written-by
  • Greg Lawson - written-by
  • Bob Cadway - mixed by

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