"Black Coffee" is a song by American hip hop group Heavy D & the Boyz and the third single from their fifth studio album Nuttin' but Love (1994). Produced by Heavy D, Pete Rock and Easy Mo Bee, it contains a sample of "The Payback" by James Brown.
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| Single by Heavy D & the Boyz | ||||
| from the album Nuttin' but Love | ||||
| Released | 1994 | |||
| Length | 4:27 | |||
| Label | Uptown | |||
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| Heavy D & the Boyz singles chronology | ||||
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| "Black Coffee" on YouTube | ||||
Content
editThe song is considered an ode to black women, whom Heavy D describes as his ideal lover and compares to coffee with no sugar or cream.[1][2]
Charts
edit| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 57 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 15 |
References
edit- ^ Muhammad, Latifah (November 9, 2011). "10 Best Heavy D Videos". The Boombox. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "SoulBounce's Class Of 1994: Heavy D & The Boyz 'Nuttin' But Love'". SoulBounce. January 3, 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Heavy D Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "Heavy D Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
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