| Typical Reasons (Swing My Way) | |
| Cover: | Prince Markie Dee - Typical Reasons (Swing My Way).jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Prince Markie Dee |
| Album: | Free |
| Released: | September 15, 1993 |
| Length: | 4:35 |
| Label: | Columbia |
| Producer: |
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| Prev Title: | Trippin' Out |
| Prev Year: | 1992 |
| Next Title: | Something Special |
| Next Year: | 1993 |
"Typical Reasons (Swing My Way)" is a song by American hip hop group Prince Markie Dee and the Soul Convention from their studio album Free (1992), released on September 15, 1993, as the album's second single.[1] It is Prince Markie Dee's most successful song as a solo artist.
In regard to style, the song has been considered similar to that of rapper Heavy D's music.[2] Steve "Flash" Juon of RapReviews wrote of the song, "Listening to the song you can't help but think of Bobby Brown, Teddy Riley and Keith Sweat – it's classic 1990's new jack swing all the way. Given the contentious relationship between Chris Brown and Rihanna, the lyrics from the suave and seductive Markie Dee seem apt even today."[3]
| Chart (1993) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 64 | |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 29 |