Above the Rim (song) explained

Above the Rim
Cover:Bell Biv Devoe - Above the Rim single cover.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Bell Biv DeVoe
Album:Hootie Mack
Released:[1]
Recorded:1992–93
Label:MCA
Producer:Rico Anderson[2]
Prev Title:Gangsta
Prev Year:1993
Next Title:Something in Your Eyes
Next Year:1993

"Above the Rim" is a song co-written and performed by American contemporary R&B group Bell Biv DeVoe, issued as the official lead single from the group's second studio album Hootie Mack (following promotional single "From the Back").[3] The song contains a sample of "South Bronx" by Boogie Down Productions[4] and "Blind Alley" by The Emotions.[5] and it peaked at #81 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1993.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Above the Rim - Bell Biv DeVoe Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards AllMusic. AllMusic. All Media Network. May 23, 2015.
  2. Web site: Bell Biv Devoe - Above The Rim (CD) at Discogs. Discogs. Zink Media. May 23, 2015.
  3. Web site: Bell Biv Devoe - Discography at Discogs. Discogs. Zink Media. May 23, 2015.
  4. Web site: Above the Rim - Bell Biv DeVoe WhoSampled. WhoSampled. May 23, 2015.
  5. Bell Biv DeVoe - Hootie Mack (CD liner notes) MCA Records, Inc. 0 08811 06822 6
  6. Web site: Bell Biv DeVoe Awards AllMusic. AllMusic. All Media Network. May 23, 2015.