Despite being considered risqué at the time—leading some radio stations to play a clean version titled ""—it reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 .
The song "" by Color Me Badd is not just a 90s staple; it was a accidental breakthrough that almost didn't happen for the group. Originally recorded for the 1991 film New Jack City , the track became a defining anthem of the New Jack Swing era . The Song That Almost Wasn't Despite being considered risqué at the time—leading some
: It also features samples from Doug E. Fresh's "La Di Da Di" and Slick Rick’s vocals. Cultural Impact and Chart Success The Song That Almost Wasn't : It also
: Their label, Giant Records , initially had no plans to release it as a single. It only became a massive hit after radio stations began playing it of their own volition. Sampling and Legal Struggles It only became a massive hit after radio
: Wright sued the producers for using the sample without permission. She ultimately won and was awarded 35% of all royalties from the song.
Interestingly, Color Me Badd wasn't the first choice for this track.
Watch the official music video for this New Jack Swing classic: