Booti Call
1994 single by Blackstreet
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"Booti Call" is a song by American R&B group Blackstreet, recorded for the group's self-titled debut album (1994). The song was co-written and produced by Markell Riley, Teddy Riley and Erick Sermon, and released as the second single from the album in July 1994 by Interscope Records.
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| Single by Blackstreet | ||||
| from the album Blackstreet | ||||
| B-side | "I Like the Way You Work" | |||
| Released | July 28, 1994 | |||
| Genre | New jack swing[1] | |||
| Length | 4:26 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
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Background
According to group member Teddy Riley, the song was written about his friend Mike Tyson, whose rape trial resulted in a conviction.[2]
Critical reception
Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote, "Mark the point where Swingbeat Boulevard and Hip Hop Drive cross as Blackstreet. Still streetwise, but with more class—no Rolex imitations and baseball caps—the music is likewise."[3] Ralph Tee from the Record Mirror Dance Update gave the song a score of four out of five, noting that "Teddy Rileys new group are proving to be enormous." He also complimented its "infectiously cheeky Why must I chose the cat chorus hook.[4]
Track listing
- 12", vinyl
- "Booti Call" (K.C. Miami Mix) - 4:42 (feat. T-Pirate)
- "Booti Call" (T.R. Pop Mix) - 4:21 (feat. T-Pirate)
- "Booti Call" (T.R. Doggie Mix) - 7:01 (feat. T-Pirate)
- "Booti Call" (Doggie Dub Mix) - 4:30
- "Booti Call" (No Rap Radio Mix) - 4:21
- "Booti Call" (Gotta Get U Home With Me Mix) - 4:06 (feat. T-Pirate)
- "I Like the Way You Work" (T.R. Blackstreet Mix) - 5:18
- "I Like the Way You Work" (Papa Lee Mix) - 4:53 (feat. Menton Smith)
- "I Like the Way You Work" (T.R. Uptown Mix) - 4:04 (feat. Menton Smith)
- "I Like the Way You Work" (Ballad Mix) - 4:10
- 12", vinyl (Promo)
- "Booti Call" (LP Version) - 4:17 (feat. T-Pirate)
- "I Like the Way You Work" (LP Version) - 4:25 (feat. Nutta Butta)
- "I Like the Way You Work" (LP Version) - 4:25 (feat. Nutta Butta)
- "Booti Call" (LP Version) - 4:17 (feat. T-Pirate)
Personnel
Charts
| Chart (1994)[6] | Peak position |
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| UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 56 |
| UK Dance (OCC) | 19 |
| UK Dance (Music Week)[8] | 19 |
| UK Club Chart (Music Week)[9] | 60 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 34 |
| US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard) | 3 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard) | 14 |
| US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard) | 19 |
| US Cash Box Top 100[10] | 35 |
