Caramel (City High song)

"Caramel" is a song American hip hop trio City High, released as the second single from their self-titled debut album (2001). The single, released on September 11, 2001, features American rapper Eve. "Caramel" is the group's second-most-successful single, peaking at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart in January 2002. The track interpolates the song "Silent Treatment" by the Roots.

Music video
A music video was produced for the song that begins with the original version and transitions into the Trackmasters remix version. It begins with a shot of Ryan Toby and Robbie Pardlo on a computer that shows the words "Dream Girl 2001". It then cuts to a shot of Ortiz singing the first verse, and then the trio is dancing at a party as Ortiz sings. The video continues switching from Ortiz singing on a couch, the trio at the party, and Ortiz boxing Zab Judah. As the third verse, the first not sung by Ortiz, begins, it features the guys in a car. The video switches to Eve on a motorcycle and starting her rap. The video ends with Toby and Pardlo still in front of the computer, watching the video.

Track listings
US 12-inch single
 * A1. "Caramel" (LP version featuring Eve) – 3:47
 * A2. "Caramel" (LP version featuring Eve acappella) – 3:22
 * A3. "Caramel" (LP version instrumental) – 3:55
 * B1. "Caramel" (Trackmasters Joint) – 3:46
 * B2. "Caramel" (Trackmasters Joint instrumental) – 3:46
 * B3. "Caramel" (LP version) – 3:55

UK CD single
 * 1) "Caramel" (video version)
 * 2) "Caramel" (Trackmasters Joint)
 * 3) "Caramel" (LP version)
 * 4) "Caramel" (Saqib remix)
 * 5) "Caramel" (CD-ROM video featuring Eve)

UK 12-inch single
 * A1. "Caramel" (video version) – 3:33
 * A2. "Caramel" (Trackmasters Joint) – 3:40
 * B1. "Caramel" (LP version) – 3:30
 * B2. "Caramel" (Saqib remix) – 4:31

European CD single
 * 1) "Caramel" (LP version) – 3:34
 * 2) Excerpts from City High – 8:49

Australian CD single
 * 1) "Caramel" (LP version featuring Eve) – 3:34
 * 2) "Caramel" (Trackmasters Joint) – 3:41
 * 3) "Caramel" (Saqib remix) – 4:32
 * 4) Excerpts from City High – 8:49
 * 5) "Caramel" (video)

Credits and personnel
Credits are taken from the City High liner notes and the UK CD single.

Studios
 * Recorded at Trackhouse Recording Studios and Booga Basement Studio (New Jersey, US)
 * Single version recorded at The Hit Factory (New York City)
 * Mixed and mastered at The Hit Factory (New York City)

Personnel


 * Ryan Toby – writing, production, vocal arrangement and production
 * Giscard Xavier – writing
 * Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis – writing (as Jerry Duplessis), production
 * Robby Pardlo – writing, production (single version)
 * Tarik Collins – writing (single version)
 * Leonard Hubbard – writing (single version)
 * Scott Storch – writing (single version)
 * Ahmir Thompson – writing (single version)
 * Eve – featured vocals
 * Jee Eye Zee – production
 * Andy Grassi – mixing, engineering
 * Joe Yannece – mastering