Keep On Walkin' (song)
1992 single by CeCe Peniston
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"Keep On Walkin'" is a song by American musician CeCe Peniston, recorded for her debut album, Finally (1992), on A&M Records. Written by Steve Hurley, Marc Williams and Kym Sims, it was released in May 1992 as the singer's third single from the album and was her third number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. The single additionally peaked at number three on the US R&B chart, number 15 on the Hot 100, and number 10 in the United Kingdom. Hurley was awarded an ASCAP Writer's Award for the song, with "I'm Not Over You" and "Too Blind to See It" by Kym Sims. The accompanying music video received an nomination at the 1992 Billboard Music Video Award.
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| Single by CeCe Peniston | ||||
| from the album Finally | ||||
| B-side | "Medley" | |||
| Released | May 5, 1992 | |||
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| Length | 4:30 (album version) | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
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| Producer | Steve "Silk" Hurley | |||
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| "Keep On Walkin'" on YouTube | ||||
"Special Extended" remix version of the track was later issued on "I'm in the Mood" single release.
Critical reception
Craig Lytle from AllMusic stated that the song "has a swingin' hip-hop edge with house music flair."[1] J.D. Considine from The Baltimore Sun remarked the "Teena Marie-style delivery" that Peniston lends "Keep On Walkin'".[2] Larry Flick from Billboard magazine wrote, "Though 'We Got a Love Thang' fell somewhat short of A&M's pop expectations, this easy-going jack/funk affair from Peniston's excellent debut album, Finally, proves that the game is far from over." He added, "She delivers an assertive vocal that recalls early Teena Marie, while producer Steve "Silk" Hurley tempers the beats with a memorable melody and a fluid sax solo. Way cool for several formats."[3] Clark and DeVaney from Cashbox felt that the production "is very catchy and sets another pattern for a song that can be classified as pop, dance and R&B. Her vocals are very clear and smooth, matching up with the music perfectly."[4]
Pan-European magazine Music & Media noted that after the "demanding dance beats" of her breakthrough hit, "the pace slows down a bit." They added, "In comparison the composition may be a bit weak, but her tremendous vocals carry it across."[5] Andy Beevers from Music Week commented, "Although not as impressive as 'Finally' or 'Love Thang', this soulful track should still score that all important third hit for Ce Ce."[6] James Hamilton from the Record Mirror Dance Update described it as a "soulfully wailed jaunty jiggler".[7] Bunny Sawyer from Smash Hits wrote, "Though nothing can ever top the complete fabulousness that was 'Finally', there's a funny squibbly noise in this that raises it above your normal house stomper. Summery and well-behaved, it coaxes you into your dancing slippers rather than walloping you round the head with them."[8] Charles Aaron from Spin said that the singer and producer "revived R&B lickety-split with this undeniable strut."[9]
Music awards and nominations
ASCAP Awards
| Year | Nominated artist | Award | Result |
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| 1992 | Steve "Silk" Hurley | ASCAP Writer's Award[10] | Won |
Billboard Music Video Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 1992 | Billboard Music Video Award | Best Female Artist - R&B/Rap[11] | Nominated |
Track listings and formats
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Credits and personnel
Management
- Executive producers – Manny Lehman, Mark Mazzetti
- Recording studios – Tanglewood Studios, Chicago, Illinois; Spike Records and Soundtrack Recording, New York City, New York (remix)
- Publishing – Last Song, Mushroom Music (AU)
- Administration – Third Coast Music (ASCAP)
Production
- Writers – Steve "Silk" Hurley, Kym Sims, Marc Williams, Linque Ayoung (lyrical flavors; remix)
- Producers – Steve "Silk" Hurley; Maurice Joshua, Ike Lee and Aaron Lyles (as "Freedom") (remix)
- Mixing – Hurley
- Remixing – Hurley, Joshua, Lee and Lyles
- Engineering – Larry Sturm; Hurley, Eric Butler and Gregg Mann (remix), Bruce Moore (assistant; remix)
Personnel
- Vocals – Cecilia Peniston
- Backing vocals – Donell Rush (as Darnnel), Chantay Savage (as Chanté)
- Keyboards – Hurley (remix)
- Programming – Lee and Robert Douglas (as Bobby "d") (keyboards; remix)
- Cover art – Simon Fowler
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | May 5, 1992 |
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A&M | [citation needed] |
| United Kingdom | May 11, 1992 |
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Reissues
| "Keep On Flossing" | |
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| Single by L.C and CeCe Peniston | |
| Released | August 9, 2011 |
| Recorded | 2011 |
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| Length | 3:26 (Radio version) |
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| Songwriters | Hurley, Williams, Russell |
| Producer | Remix: Ramos |
"Keep On Flossing"
On August 9, 2011, Peniston released a re-recorded version of the song "Keep On Flossing", as a duet with fellow West Swagg Music Group rapper Lavon Collins self-called as L.C. (The One).[30]
Track listings
MD, US, #(–)
- "Keep On Flossing" (Radio Version) - 3:26
Additional credits
Production
- Producer – Duane Ramos (as DaRock)
- Remix - Mitch Waddell
Personnel
- Lead vocals – Lavon Collins (as L.C) (rapping)
- Backing vocals – Cecilia Peniston