Got Me Waiting

"Got Me Waiting"
Single by Heavy D & the Boyz
from the album Nuttin' but Love
Released1994
Length4:31
LabelUptown
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Heavy D & the Boyz singles chronology
"Who's the Man"
(1993) 		"Got Me Waiting"
(1994) 		"Nuttin' but Love"
(1994)
Music video
"Got Me Waiting" on YouTube

"Got Me Waiting" is a song by American hip hop group Heavy D & the Boyz and the lead single from their fifth studio album Nuttin' but Love (1994). It features vocals from singer Crystal Johnson. Produced by Heavy D and Pete Rock, the song contains a sample of "Don't You Know That?" by Luther Vandross.

Composition and critical reception

The song's instrumental is built around the sample, while the lyrics find Heavy D trying to determine a woman's intentions and win her affection and attention.[1][2] Crystal Johnson sings the hook.

Paul Barnes of HotNewHipHop gave a positive review of the song, writing "For many listeners, this song is an excellent example of how sampling can blend well without it being the selling point. While not necessarily 'jazz rap,' it's definitely not an aggressive or emotional song, either. Heavy D drops three smooth and easygoing verses that lock in on the atmosphere of the production around him."[2]

Charts

Chart (1994) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[3] 20
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] 3

References

  1. ^ "SoulBounce's Class Of 1994: Heavy D & The Boyz 'Nuttin' But Love'". SoulBounce. January 3, 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b Barnes, Paul (July 14, 2023). "7 Best Luther Vandross Samples In Hip Hop". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Heavy D Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  4. ^ "Heavy D Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
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