Droppin' Like Flies

"Droppin' Like Flies" is a 1991 song by Sheila E., and the second single released from her album, Sex Cymbal. The song is a mid-tempo house number with Latin and R&B influences.

"Droppin' Like Flies" was a top 25 Dance hit, peaking at #23 on the U.S. Dance charts. It debuted and peaked at #77 on the R&B charts.

Music video
The elaborate music video featured Sheila E. and many people in a crime-ridden urban area, and featured police firing their guns, thugs fighting, and people walking out of shady clubs.

Formats and track listings

 * U.S. cassette maxi single
 * 1) "Droppin' Like Flies" (Black Flag Club Mix) – 7:08
 * 2) "Droppin' Like Flies" (Venus Fly Dub) – 5:12
 * 3) "Droppin' Like Flies" (Combat Bonus Beats) – 3:37
 * 4) "Droppin' Like Flies" (Mental Club Mix) – 5:52)
 * 5) "Droppin' Like Flies" (instrumental mix) – 6:48


 * U.S. 12" promo
 * 1) "Droppin' Like Flies" (Mental Club Mix) – 5:52
 * 2) "Droppin' Like Flies" (The Black Flag Club Mix) – 7:05
 * 3) "Droppin' Like Flies" (album version) – 5:27


 * U.S. CD promo
 * 1) "Droppin' Like Flies" (radio edit) – 4:10
 * 2) "Droppin' Like Flies" (radio mix) – 3:38
 * 3) "Droppin' Like Flies" (The Black Flag Club Mix) – 7:05