Around the Way Girl
| "Around the Way Girl" | ||||
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| Single by LL Cool J | ||||
| from the album Mama Said Knock You Out | ||||
| Released | November 20, 1990 | |||
| Recorded | March 1989 – August 1990 | |||
| Genre | Golden age hip hop, R&B[1], pop[2] | |||
| Length | 4:02 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | James Smith, Rick James, Marlon Williams | |||
| Producer(s) | Marley Marl, DJ Eddie F (remix) | |||
| LL Cool J singles chronology | ||||
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"Around the Way Girl" is third single by LL Cool J from his 1990 album Mama Said Knock You Out.
The song later appeared on LL Cool J's 1996 greatest hits album, All World: Greatest Hits.
"Around the Way Girl" peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming LL Cool J's first top 10 single. It was also a hit on the R&B and dance music charts, where it peaked at #5 and #7, respectively. The RIAA certified "Around the Way Girl" Gold on January 15, 1991 for sales of over 500,000 copies.
Music video
The video was filmed in what used to be a warehouse on Borden Avenue in Long Island City, Queens.
Single track listing
A-side
- "Around The Way Girl" (LP Version)- 4:05
- "Around The Way Girl" (Untouchables Remix feat. Chad Jones)- 4:32
B-side
- "Around The Way Girl" (Instrumental)- 3:51
- "Murdergram" (LP Version)- 3:52
Official versions
- "Around the Way Girl" (Album Version) / (LP Version) - 4:05
- "Around the Way Girl" (Instrumental) - 3:51
- "Around the Way Girl" (Untouchables Remix feat. Chad Jones) - 4:32
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/song/around-the-way-girl-mt0001567861
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/song/around-the-way-girl-mt0001567861
- ^ "Around the Way Girl - LL Cool J Song Information". billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1991". Archived from the original on 2009-07-07. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
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