The remix was serviced to radio on April 8, 2003, and released as a CD single alongside the original version later that month.
In the remix, Jay-Z shifts the focus from a romantic breakup to a collective expression of grief. His verses include specific mentions of those who "miss" Aaliyah: The Jay Z Remix Aaliyah Miss U
Jay-Z expands the tribute in his third verse to other deceased artists, including The Notorious B.I.G. , Tupac Shakur , Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes , Big L , Big Pun , and Jam Master Jay . Cultural Reception The remix was serviced to radio on April
He names her brother Rashad, her parents, her former partner Dame Dash , and collaborators like Timbaland and Missy Elliott . , Tupac Shakur , Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes
Aaliyah originally recorded the song in 1999 for her self-titled third album, but it remained unreleased until it was chosen as the lead single for the posthumous compilation album, I Care 4 U (2002).