Ask of You
| "Ask of You" | ||||
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| Single by Raphael Saadiq | ||||
| from the album Higher Learning soundtrack | ||||
| Released | March 14, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Neo soul | |||
| 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]
In 2000, the song was sampled by Lucy Pearl in the song "Lucy Pearl's Ways" from their self-titled album.[3]
In 2005, R&B singer Mashonda covered the song for her debut album January Joy.
In 2019, the song was sampled by American rapper Wale featuring American R&B singer Jeremih in the song "On Chill" from the album Wow... That's Crazy.
References[]
- ^ "Raphael Saadiq | Music Videos, News, Photos, Tour Dates, Ringtones, and Lyrics". MTV. 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.
External links[]
Categories:
- 1995 debut singles
- Raphael Saadiq songs
- Song recordings produced by Raphael Saadiq
- 1995 songs
- 550 Music singles
- Epic Records singles
- Songs written by Raphael Saadiq
- Soul ballads
- 1990s ballads
- 1990s single stubs