Sweet Potatoe Pie
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"Sweet Potatoe Pie" was the second single released from Domino's
self-titled debut album, Domino
. Like his previous single, it was produced and co-written by DJ Battlecat
.
Released as the follow-up to his smash hit, "Getto Jam
", "Sweet Potatoe Pie" also became a top 40 hit, peaking at 27 on the Billboard Hot 100
, his final single to do so. The original song used a sample of Soul II Soul
's 1989 single "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)". The official remix entitled the "Sweet Vibes" remix was produced by the Gang of Four and used a sample of "Mysterious Vibes" by The Blackbyrds
.
The song also appeared on Def Jam's greatest hits compilation Def Jam Music Group Inc.: 10th Year Anniversary in 1995.
Domino (rapper)
Shawn Antione Ivy, known as Domino, is an American rapper born in 1972 in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in Long Beach, California. Being a Crip himself, he auditioned for the Bloods & Crips project in the early 1990s. He is the first rapper, in order of appearance, in the title track Bangin' on...
self-titled debut album, Domino
Domino (Domino album)
Domino is the debut album by rapper, Domino. It was released on December 7, 1993 for Outburst Records, distributed by Columbia Records and was produced by DJ Battlecat. The album found great success, peaking at #39 on Billboard 200 and #10 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums...
. Like his previous single, it was produced and co-written by DJ Battlecat
Battlecat (producer)
Kevin Gilliam, better know by his stage name Battlecat, is an American hip hop producer from Long Beach, California.-Biography:He is well known for producing artists such as Snoop Dogg, The Game, Xzibit and Tha Eastsidaz along with a number of other West Coast rappers...
.
Released as the follow-up to his smash hit, "Getto Jam
Getto Jam
"Getto Jam" was the lead single released from Domino's debut album, Domino. The song was released late in 1993 with DJ Battlecat both co-producing and co-writing the song with Domino....
", "Sweet Potatoe Pie" also became a top 40 hit, peaking at 27 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, his final single to do so. The original song used a sample of Soul II Soul
Soul II Soul
Soul II Soul are a British group that was created in London in 1988. They are best known for their 1989 UK chart-topper and U.S. Top 5 hit, "Back to Life ".-Career:...
's 1989 single "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)". The official remix entitled the "Sweet Vibes" remix was produced by the Gang of Four and used a sample of "Mysterious Vibes" by The Blackbyrds
The Blackbyrds
The Blackbyrds were an American rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group, formed in Washington, D.C. in 1973.-History:The group was inspired by trumpeter Donald Byrd and featured some of his Howard University students: Kevin Toney , Keith Killgo , Joe Hall , Allan C. Barnes , and Barney Perry...
.
The song also appeared on Def Jam's greatest hits compilation Def Jam Music Group Inc.: 10th Year Anniversary in 1995.
B-Side
- "Sweet Potatoe Pie" (LP Instrumental)
- "Sweet Potatoe Pie" (A Cappella)
- "That's Real" (LP Version)
Peak positions
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 | 27 |
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 13 |
| Billboard Hot Rap Singles | 3 |
| Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 | 12 |
| Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 2 |
Year-End charts
| End of year chart (1994) | Position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 95 |
| Billboard Hot Rap Singles | 26 |