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"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.

Chart positions

Chart (1991) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles 77
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play 23
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Single Sales 15

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
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