Ask of You
| "Ask of You" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Raphael Saadiq | ||||
| from the album Higher Learning (soundtrack) | ||||
| Released | March 14, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1994 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 6:02 | |||
| Label | 550 Music, Epic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Takao El, Hachidai Nakamura, Clemon Timothy Riley, Raphael Saadiq | |||
| Producer(s) | Raphael Saadiq | |||
| Raphael Saadiq singles chronology | ||||
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"Ask of You" is a song by American singer Raphael Saadiq, released as a single from the Higher Learning soundtrack.[1] It was Saadiq's biggest solo hit, peaking at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[2]
Legacy
In 1995, the song was sampled in the song "Fat Joe's in Town" on Fat Joe's album Jealous One's Envy.
In 2000, the song was sampled in the song "Lucy Pearl's Way" on Lucy Pearl's self-titled album. The song was co-written and co-produced by Raphael Saadiq.[3]
In 2005, R&B singer Mashonda covered the song for her debut album January Joy.
In 2019, the song was sampled in the song "On Chill" by American rapper Wale featuring American R&B singer Jeremih from the album Wow... That's Crazy.
References
- ^ "Raphael Saadiq | Music Videos, News, Photos, Tour Dates, Ringtones, and Lyrics". MTV. Archived from the original on May 28, 2006. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
- ^ "Billboard - Google Boeken". 18 May 2002. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
- ^ Schroeder, Audra (2000-09-07). "Out & About - Page 1 - Music - Dallas". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 2012-01-14.