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: Wright sued the producers for using the sample without permission. She ultimately won and was awarded 35% of all royalties from the song.
Watch the official music video for this New Jack Swing classic:
: 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 : Wright sued the producers for using the
: 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.
Interestingly, Color Me Badd wasn't the first choice for this track. It only became a massive hit after radio
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 Interestingly, Color Me Badd wasn't the first choice
: 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 .