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1992 single by Mary J. Blige
"Reminisce " is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige from her debut album, What's the 411? (1992). It was co-written by Kenny Greene and Dave "Jam" Hall , the song's producer. The song contains a sample of "Stop, Look, Listen" (1989) by American rapper MC Lyte . It peaked at number fifty-seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. A more uptempo and hip hop -inspired remix of the song, featuring duo Pete Rock & CL Smooth , later appeared on Blige's 1993 remix album of the same name .[1]
Background
"Reminisce" is a new jack swing song inspired by 1970s soul music .[2] [3] The Observer noted that the song "hinted at the loss and melancholy behind much of hip hop's aggression".[4]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the What's the 411? liner notes.[5]
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
References
^ Bogdanov, Woodstra & Erlewine 2002, p. 109
^ Myrie, Russell (2006-06-21). "Mary J Blige, Wembley Arena, London" . The Independent . Independent News & Media . Retrieved 2009-08-18 .
^ MASSIMO, Rick (2006-05-21). "Geiger, Blige highlights at KISS concert" . The Providence Journal . A. H. Belo . Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2009-08-18 . {{cite web }}
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^ "Mary J Blige, Rose Hall, New York 16 October" . The Observer . Guardian Media Group . 2005-11-20. Retrieved 2009-08-18 .
^ Blige, Mary J. (1992). What's the 411? (Liner Notes) (Compact Disc). Mary J. Blige. Uptown Records.
^ "Mary J Blige: Artist Chart History" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved 2017-03-31.
^ "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Hot 100)" . Billboard . Retrieved 2017-03-31.
^ "Mary J. Blige Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved 2017-03-31.
^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: Year End 1993" . Billboard . Retrieved 2017-03-31 .
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