Step 2 U

"Step 2 U" is a single by Kuboian television personality and singer Ericka Streets released through Oyea Records on 2nd December 2001. The song features vocals from Kuboian television personality and rapper Chloe Wallace, who co-wrote the song with Streets, Elise Revie and Streets' manager Rodrick Miles. It serves as the second single from Streets' debut studio album Here We Go: The Album! Although not as successful as Streets' previous single "Dizzy", "Step 2 U" reached number two on the Karuboia charts.

Background
"Step 2 U" was written and recorded shortly after Streets' debut single "Dizzy" topped the Kuboian charts in June 2001. Streets' mother explained on Vision News in July that "She [Streets] is absolutely loving the spotlight right now. She says that she wants to release more music, and will likely have an album out next year", though she did show some concern that all of the popularity might be overwhelming for Streets.

"Step 2 U" features a rap verse from co-writer Chloe Wallace. Although Wallace wrote and produced most of the tracks on Here We Go: The Album!, this is the only track she provides vocals on. According to Rodrick Miles, Wallace opted to provide guest vocals on at least one of the album's tracks to include more variety. "Ericka was totally up for it," said Miles in an interview, "Chloe is a big role model for her, so having her feature on the song is a dream come true for her." The song was initially titled "Step to You", though this was changed to "Step 2 U" on Wallace's request to give it more of a "funky" and "cool" vibe.

Composition
"Step 2 U" is a bubblegum pop and dance-pop song. Lyrically, the song has Streets singing about trying to get to know her crush more during a party. The instrumental primarly features a piano and electric guitar. It is in the key of D major and has a tempo of 107 beats per minute.

Critical reception
A Pop Magazine critic gave the song a B rating stating:
 * "The sixteen year-old presenter back with another hit. This time she seems to be taking more of a Britney Spears route. It's not as in-your-face and heart-pumping as her debut, but she still impresses with her charming vocals and personality. Chloe Wallace also did a pretty good job at her piano, though next time she should maybe stick to production; her rap verse was pretty embarrassing. Aside from that however, Ericka proves that she is certainly not going to be a one-hit wonder, and her newest track will keep you coming back wanting more."

Music video
The music video for "Step 2 U" was filmed in October 2001. Streets' then-boyfriend Spy Fandel plays her love interest in the video, which sees her building up the confidence to approach him during a disco.

Kuboian CD single

 * 1) "Step 2 U" (feat. Chloe Wallace)
 * 2) "Step 2 U" (instrumental)
 * 3) "Just a Girl"
 * 4) "Step 2 U" (CD-ROM video)

Kuboian cassette single

 * 1) "Step 2 U" (feat. Chloe Wallace)
 * 2) "Just a Girl"

UK CD1

 * 1) "Step 2 U" (feat. Chloe Wallace)
 * 2) "Just a Girl"
 * 3) "Step 2 U" (CD-ROM video)

UK CD2

 * 1) "Step 2 U"
 * 2) "Step 2 U" (W.I.P. mix)
 * 3) "Step 2 U" (karaoke version)

European CD single

 * 1) "Step 2 U" (feat. Chloe Wallace)
 * 2) "Step 2 U" (W.I.P. mix)
 * 3) "Step 2 U" (karaoke version)
 * 4) "Step 2 U" (CD-ROM video)

European cassette single

 * 1) "Step 2 U"
 * 2) "Step 2 U" (karaoke version)