Are U Still Down

"Are U Still Down" is a song co-written and performed by American contemporary R&B singer Jon B, issued as a single from his second studio album Cool Relax. It was commissioned as a double single with "They Don't Know" in some markets, including the United States. The song features a rap by American hip hop musician 2Pac; and it was the final rap verse that 2Pac recorded before his death.

This article is about the song by Jon B. For the compilation album by Jon B, see Are U Still Down: Jon B. Greatest Hits. For the album by Tupac Shakur, see R U Still Down? (Remember Me).
"Are U Still Down"
Single by Jon B. featuring 2Pac
from the album Cool Relax
ReleasedJanuary 13, 1998 (1998-01-13)
Recorded1996–1997
Genre
Length4:27
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Tupac Shakur
  • Johnny Jackson
Music video
"Are U Still Down" on YouTube

"Are U Still Down" was produced by Johnny J. As a tribute to Tupac, in 2004, 8 years after the rappers death, Jon B. recorded "Are U Still Down, Part. 2" with the original producer. Johnny J also had plans to release unreleased Tupac records. In part 2, Tupac's lyrics are sampled from his song Happy Home which was a part of his Until The End Of Time Album, released on March 27, 2001 4.5 years after his death.

"Are U Still Down" peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the R&B chart in 1998.

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