Expression (song)

"Expression"
Single by Salt-n-Pepa
from the album Blacks' Magic
B-side	"Clubhouse"
Released	November 13, 1989
Format	12", Cassette, CD
Recorded	1989
Genre	Hip hop
Length	4:04
Label	Next Plateau
Writer(s)	Cheryl "Salt" James
Producer(s)	Cheryl "Salt" James
Salt-n-Pepa chronology
"Twist and Shout" (1988) "Expression" (1989) "Independent" (1990)

"Expression" is the lead single released from Salt-n-Pepa's third album, Blacks' Magic. The song was both written and produced by member Cheryl "Salt" James.

The song became the groups second single to reach the top 40 in the US, peaking at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 while also topping the Hot Rap Singles chart at number one, becoming their first song to do so. The single was certified gold by the RIAA on February 28, 1990 before reaching platinum status less than three months later on May 25.

Single track listing

A-Side

1. "Expression" – 4:04
2. "Expression" (No Shorts mix) – 5:17
3. "Expression" (Acappella) – 1:16

B-Side

1. "Expression" (Instrumental) – 4:04
2. "Expression" (Bonus Beats) – 1:30
3. "Clubhouse" (Vocal) – 5:29
4. "Clubhouse" (Instrumental) – 5:29

Chart history