Color Me Badd I Wanna Sex You Up (new Jack City Soundtrack) -

: 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

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 .

: It propelled the New Jack City soundtrack to #1 on the R&B charts and helped launch Color Me Badd’s debut album, C.M.B. , which went triple-platinum. : Their label, Giant Records , initially had

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

: The track famously samples Betty Wright’s live performance of " Tonight Is the Night ". : It propelled the New Jack City soundtrack

Watch the official music video for this New Jack Swing classic:

: After hearing tracks prepared by producer Dr. Freeze , a record rep suggested they record "I Wanna Sex You Up" instead. "I'm Dreamin'" eventually became a hit for Christopher Williams . Originally recorded for the 1991 film New Jack

: The group was initially asked to record the song " I'm Dreamin' " for the New Jack City soundtrack.