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.

Formats and track listings

;U.S. cassette maxi single
  1. "Droppin' Like Flies" – 7:08
  2. "Droppin' Like Flies" – 5:12
  3. "Droppin' Like Flies" – 3:37
  4. "Droppin' Like Flies"
  5. "Droppin' Like Flies" – 6:48
;U.S. 12" promo
  1. "Droppin' Like Flies" – 5:52
  2. "Droppin' Like Flies" – 7:05
  3. "Droppin' Like Flies" – 5:27
;U.S. CD promo
  1. "Droppin' Like Flies" – 4:10
  2. "Droppin' Like Flies" – 3:38
  3. "Droppin' Like Flies" – 7:05