"Ask of You" is a song by American singer Raphael Saadiq, released as a single from the Higher Learning soundtrack.[1] It was Saadiq's biggest solo hit, peaking at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[2]

"Ask of You"
Single by Raphael Saadiq
from the album Higher Learning (soundtrack)
ReleasedMarch 14, 1995
Recorded1994
GenreR&B
Length6:02
Label550 Music, Epic
Songwriter(s)Takao El, Hachidai Nakamura, Clemon Timothy Riley, Raphael Saadiq
Producer(s)Raphael Saadiq
Raphael Saadiq singles chronology
"Ask of You"
(1995)
"Get Involved"
(1999)

In 2000, the song was sampled by Lucy Pearl in the song "Lucy Pearl's Way" from their self-titled album.[3]

In 2005, R&B singer Mashonda covered the song for her debut album January Joy.

In 2019, the song was sampled by American rapper Wale featuring American R&B singer Jeremih in the song "On Chill" from the album Wow... That's Crazy.

References

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  1. ^ "Raphael Saadiq | Music Videos, News, Photos, Tour Dates, Ringtones, and Lyrics". MTV. Archived from the original on May 28, 2006. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
  2. ^ "Billboard - Google Boeken". 18 May 2002. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
  3. ^ Schroeder, Audra (2000-09-07). "Out & About - Page 1 - Music - Dallas". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 2012-01-14.