Motownphilly
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| “Motownphilly” | |||||
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| Single by Boyz II Men from the album Cooleyhighharmony |
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| Released | June 7, 1991 | ||||
| Recorded | 1990–1991 | ||||
| Genre | R&B/New Jack Swing | ||||
| Length | 3:56 | ||||
| Label | Motown | ||||
| Writer(s) | Dallas Austin, Michael Bivins, Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman | ||||
| Producer | Dallas Austin | ||||
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"Motownphilly" was Boyz II Men's 1991 debut single for their debut album, Cooleyhighharmony. The single was a success peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Bell Biv DeVoe, whose Michael Bivins co-wrote the song, also makes a guest appearance on the song. You can also hear Nathan in the first verse give credit in the line "Boyz II Men ABC-BBD".
The video for the song was filmed in various locations in Philadelphia, the group's home city. It also features Bell Biv DeVoe and Another Bad Creation, both name-dropped in the song. "Motownphilly" was also featured in the Rockstar-created game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in 2004.
A music video appeared on "The New Mickey Mouse Club." The video featured Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Matt Morris, Marc Warden and Dale Godboldon.
[edit] Official versions/remixes
- Motownphilly [Album Version] 3:55
- Motownphilly [Quiet Storm Remix] 4:06
- Motownphilly (Remix Radio Edit) 3:51
- Motownphilly [12" Version] 5:42
- Motownphilly [12" Version][Edit] 4:50
