| "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 | ||||
"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. It is Prince Markie Dee's most successful song as a solo artist.
Composition and critical reception
In regard to style, the song has been considered similar to that of rapper Heavy D's music. 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."
Charts
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100 | 64 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 29 |
References
- "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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