Just Cruisin'

"Just Cruisin'" is a single by Will Smith that appeared on Men in Black: The Album and the UK release of his debut album, Big Willie Style.

History

Just Cruisin' first appeared on the soundtrack, Men in Black: The Album and was also available on the UK release on Big Willie Style. The song was written by Will Smith and produced by The Trackmasters, then known as Poke & Tone; the vocals were sung by actress Tichina Arnold. The single found some success, making it to #56 on the Billboard Hot 100, #83 on the Canadian Singles Chart and #23 on the UK Singles Chart. An Accompanying music video directed by Robert Caruso was released and got some playing time on the likes of MTV and BET.

Influences

Smith's lyricism on "Just Cruisin'" was very influenced by Smif-n-Wessun, including their debut 1995 album; Dah Shinin'. Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. are name-dropped in the song.

Tracklisting

UK CD1

1. "Just Cruisin'" (Original Version) - 4:00
2. "Just Cruisin'" (Trackmasters Remix) - 4:11
3. "Just Cruisin'" (Instrumental) - 3:59
4. "Big Willie Style" (Snippets) - 2:36

UK CD2

1. "Just Cruisin'" (Original Version) - 4:00
2. "Big Willie Style" (Album Version) - 3:48
3. "It's All Good" (Album Version) - 4:11