: The track famously samples Betty Wright’s live performance of " Tonight Is the Night ".
The song "" by Color Me Badd is not just a 90s staple; it was a accidental breakthrough that almost didn't happen for the group. Originally recorded for the 1991 film New Jack City , the track became a defining anthem of the New Jack Swing era . The Song That Almost Wasn't : The track famously samples Betty Wright’s live
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Interestingly, Color Me Badd wasn't the first choice for this track. , which went triple-platinum
: The group was initially asked to record the song " I'm Dreamin' " for the New Jack City soundtrack.
: It propelled the New Jack City soundtrack to #1 on the R&B charts and helped launch Color Me Badd’s debut album, C.M.B. , which went triple-platinum.
: After hearing tracks prepared by producer Dr. Freeze , a record rep suggested they record "I Wanna Sex You Up" instead. "I'm Dreamin'" eventually became a hit for Christopher Williams .