Droppin' Like Flies
# 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.

## 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

* "Droppin' Like Flies" (Black Flag Club Mix) – 7:08
* "Droppin' Like Flies" (Venus Fly Dub) – 5:12
* "Droppin' Like Flies" (Combat Bonus Beats) – 3:37
* "Droppin' Like Flies" (Mental Club Mix) – 5:52)
* "Droppin' Like Flies" (instrumental mix) – 6:48

### U.S. 12" promo

* "Droppin' Like Flies" (Mental Club Mix) – 5:52
* "Droppin' Like Flies" (The Black Flag Club Mix) – 7:05
* "Droppin' Like Flies" (album version) – 5:27

### U.S. CD promo

* "Droppin' Like Flies" (radio edit) – 4:10
* "Droppin' Like Flies" (radio mix) – 3:38
* "Droppin' Like Flies" (The Black Flag Club Mix) – 7:05
