Vibe (Zhané song) explained

Vibe
Cover:	ZhanéVibeSingle.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Zhané
Album:	Pronounced Jah-Nay
Released:	^[1]
Length:	3:30
Label:	Motown
Producer:	Naughty by Nature
Prev Title:	Sending My Love
Prev Year:	1994
Next Title:	Shame
Next Year:	1996

"Vibe" is a song by American R&B group Zhané recorded for their debut album, Pronounced Jah-Nay (1994). It samples George Benson's 1980 single "Love X Love" and was released as the album's fourth single on August 8, 1994.

Critical reception

J.D. Considine from The Baltimore Sun viewed the song as a "sturdy, bass-thumping number".^[2] Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote, "Hey Mr. DJ get into the vibe of the most attractive new jill swing duo, pronounced "Jah-Nay." Extra swing is added by a sample from George Benson's jazz guitar lick on "Love X Love"." PD Jon Kristiansen by Danish radio VLRNejle said, "It's music in today's vibe. If DJs are aware of it, it could become a major hit."^[3]

Track listings

• 12-inch, vinyl

1. "Vibe" (LP version) – 3:30
2. "Vibe" (instrumental) – 3:27
3. "Vibe" (a capella) – 3:33
4. "Vibe" (LP version) – 3:31
5. "Vibe" (instrumental) – 3:27
6. "Vibe" (a capella) – 3:33

• CD, maxi-single

1. "Vibe" (original album version) – 3:30
2. "Vibe" (Maurice's Clubvibe mix) – 6:35
3. "Vibe" (UBQ's Vibeunder mix) – 6:40
4. "Vibe" (Georgie's Feelthevibe mix) – 5:42

• "Vibe" remixes (12-inch, vinyl)

1. "Vibe" (Groove Theory mix) – 3:51
2. "Vibe" (Reel Swinga mix) – 3:34
3. "Vibe" (Maurice's club edit) – 3:52
4. "Vibe" (LP version) – 3:30
5. "Vibe" (Reel Swinga instrumental) – 3:30

• "Vibe" remixes (CD, maxi-single)

1. "Vibe" (Sweets Illmatic mix w/o rap) – 4:12
2. "Vibe" (Sweets Illmatic mix w/ rap) – 4:12
3. "Vibe" (Sweets Illmatic instrumental) – 4:11
4. "Vibe" (LP version) – 3:30

Personnel

• Executive production – Kay Gee, Steve McKeever, Zhané
• Music – Naughty by Nature, Renée Neufville, Rod Temperton
• Production – Naughty by Nature
• Writing – Renée Neufville

Charts

Chart (1994)	Peak position
UK Dance (Music Week)^[4]	11
UK Club Chart (Music Week)^[5]	29
US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)^[6]	14
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	33

Notes and References

1. Single Releases. Music Week. 21. August 6, 1994.
2. News: J.D.. Considine. Books & Music: Album Reviews. The Baltimore Sun. Bangor Daily News. June 10, 1994. G3. January 7, 2023. J.D. Considine.
3. New Releases: Singles . . August 6, 1994 . 5 . May 19, 2021 .
4. Dance Singles . . August 20, 1994 . 28 . April 26, 2021.
5. The RM Club Chart. Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). July 30, 1994. 8. May 18, 2023.
6. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r199906|pure_url=yes}} AllMusic (((Pronounced Jah-Nay > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles)))]. AllMusic. May 23, 2010.