"Typical Reasons (Swing My Way)" is a song by American hip hop group Prince Markie Dee and the Soul Convention from their studio album Free (1992), released on September 15, 1993, as the album's second single.[1] It is Prince Markie Dee's most successful song as a solo artist.
| "Typical Reasons (Swing My Way)" | ||||
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| Single by Prince Markie Dee | ||||
| from the album Free | ||||
| Released | September 15, 1993 | |||
| Length | 4:35 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Mark Morales | |||
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| "Typical Reasons (Swing My Way)" on YouTube | ||||
Composition and critical reception
editIn regard to style, the song has been considered similar to that of rapper Heavy D's music.[2] Steve "Flash" Juon of RapReviews wrote of the song, "Listening to the song you can't help but think of Bobby Brown, Teddy Riley and Keith Sweat – it's classic 1990's new jack swing all the way. Given the contentious relationship between Chris Brown and Rihanna, the lyrics from the suave and seductive Markie Dee seem apt even today."[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 64 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 29 |
References
edit- ^ "Typical Reasons (Swing My Way) - Single". Apple Music. September 15, 1993. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ Ornah, BJosephs (May 10, 2018). "Hip-Hop Hits Everyone Forgot About". Complex. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (March 17, 2009). "Prince Markie Dee and the Soul Convention :: Free – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of June 12, 1993". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of May 8, 1993". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
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