“Centipede” was written & produced by Rebbie’s younger brother Michael Jackson (who also provided backing vocals on the track along with sister Latoya Jackson & Martha Wash from the The Weather Girls).

The song peaked at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100, #4 on Billboard’s R&B chart and #29 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music\Club Play chart in 1984.

It was certified Gold and remains Rebbie’s highest charting single to date.