What You Got (Abs song)

"What You Got"
"What You Got"
Single by Abs
from the album Abstract Theory
B-side	"Lost for Words"
Released	19 August 2002
Studio	Biffco
Genre	Pop
Length	3:56
Label	RCA; BMG; S;
Songwriter(s)	Richard Breen; Richard "Biff" Stannard; Julian Gallagher; Errol Thompson; Althea Forrest; Joe Gibbs; Donna Reid;
Producer(s)	Richard "Biff" Stannard; Julian Gallagher; Steve Robson (add.);
Abs singles chronology
Music video
	"What You Got" on YouTube

"What You Got" is the debut solo single of English singer and former Five member Abs, written by Abs, Richard "Biff" Stannard, and Julian Gallagher. Produced by the latter two, the track is based on Althea & Donna's 1977 song "Uptown Top Ranking", so Errol Thompson, Joe Gibbs, and Althea & Donna are given writing credits. The female vocals on the song are provided by Dawn Joseph, Shernette May, and Sharon Murphy.

"What You Got" was released as the lead single from Abs' debut album, Abstract Theory (2003), and was the first single released by a solo Five member following their split in November 2001.^[1]^[2] Issued on 19 August 2002, the single reached number four on the UK Singles Chart, entered the top 10 in Ireland and New Zealand, and became a top-40 hit in several other European countries and Australia.

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[2] Jones, Alan (31 August 2002). "Chart Commentary". Music Week. p. 13.

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