Crucial (song)

"Crucial" is New Edition's fourth single from the Heart Break album. The single featured production from Jellybean Johnson, Spencer Bernard, and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. "Crucial" hit No. 4 on the Billboard R&B singles chart. It was featured on the License to Drive soundtrack.

ReleasedJanuary 31, 1989

Recorded1987–1988

GenreNew jack swing^[1]

Length4:33

Quick facts Single by New Edition, from the album Heart Break & License to Drive soundtrack ...

"Crucial"
Single by New Edition
from the album Heart Break & License to Drive soundtrack
Released	January 31, 1989
Recorded	1987–1988
Genre	New jack swing[1]
Length	4:33
Label	MCA
Songwriters	Jellybean Johnson, Lisa Keith
Producers	Jellybean Johnson, Spencer Bernard, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
New Edition singles chronology
"Can You Stand The Rain" (1988) "Crucial" (1989) "N.E. Heart Break" (1989)

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