Bump n' Grind (R. Kelly song)

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"Bump n' Grind"
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Single by R. Kelly
from the album 12 Play
B-side"Definition of a Hotti"
ReleasedJanuary 25, 1994 (1994-01-25)
Recorded1993–94 (remix)
GenreR&B
Length4:14
LabelJive
Songwriter(s)Robert Kelly
Producer(s)R. Kelly
R. Kelly singles chronology
"Sex Me"
(1993) 		"Bump n' Grind"
(1994) 		"Your Body's Callin'"
(1994)

"Bump n' Grind" is a song by American R&B singer R. Kelly. It was released on January 25, 1994 as the second single from his debut solo studio album 12 Play (1993). The track became a number one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 (temporarily interrupting the six-week run of Ace of Base's "The Sign"), and it also spent twelve weeks at number one on the US Hot R&B Songs chart as Kelly's third number-one R&B hit, becoming the longest-running number-one of 1994 in the US, and the longest-running R&B single at that time. The song also reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart, following the massive success of his previous single, "She's Got That Vibe" (which was actually a re-release).

Kelly released three versions of "Bump n' Grind": the original album version and two remixes. The original LP version was made available for airplay on urban and Top 40 pop radio stations alike at first, but eventually the "Old School" remix was issued shortly and gained massive airplay on urban, adult R&B/soul and rhythmic radio stations. Kelly also released the "Bump n' Grind (How I Feel It Extended Mix)", which was used in the original video for the song. This version received major play on urban radio as well. Some stations still play the original version to this day. A fourth version featured on the compilation album funksoulbrother.

Critical reception[]

Ralph Tee from Music Week's RM Dance Update wrote, "Less instant than 'Sex Me' but now a firm favourite from the album, R Kelly and associates beef up this raunchy ballad with extra bass drum and snare kick for a superb slow jam. Kelly also gives himself an opportunity to stretch out vocally on the tune, showcasing some impressive technique atop the infectious background harmonies. Already large in R&B circles and from an album that sounds better with every spln."[1] Another editor, James Hamilton described it as a "moaning 'I don't see nothin' wrong' 65bpm groin grinder".[2]

Music video[]

The music video does not feature the famous intro. It is also black and white and is filmed like a live concert performance. The music video was directed by Kim Watson.[3]

Live performances[]

Kelly always performs the intro of the song at almost all events he has performed in, Kelly usually performs the "Bump N' Grind (Remix)" instead of the original at concert, despite the original single's huge success. Kelly performed the remix versions of the song on various shows in 1994, on The Arsenio Hall Show, Billboard Music Award and Soul Train.

Legacy[]

Uses in popular culture[]

Later samples[]

Official versions[]

  • "Bump n' Grind" (LP version) (1994) – 4:16
  • "Bump n' Grind" (Old School Remix) (1994) – 4:28
  • "Bump n' Grind" (How I Feel It Extended Mix) (1994) – 5:42

Charts[]

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[17] Gold 400,000double-dagger
United States (RIAA)[19] Platinum 1,200,000[18]
United States (RIAA)[19]
Mastertone 		Gold 500,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
double-dagger Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Bump & Grind 2014[]

"Bump & Grind 2014"
BumpnGrind.jpg
Single by Waze & Odyssey vs. R. Kelly
ReleasedOctober 19, 2014 (2014-10-19)
Recorded2012
GenreHouse
Length3:00
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)R. Kelly
Producer(s)
  • Serge Santiágo
  • Firas Waez
R. Kelly singles chronology
"It's Your World"
(2014) 		"Bump & Grind 2014"
(2014) 		"Ignition (Viceroy Remix)"
(2014)

British house duo Waze & Odyssey produced a bootleg of the track back in 2012, sampling "Push the Feeling On" by Nightcrawlers. The remix was officially released on 19 October 2014.

Background[]

"Bump & Grind 2014" was produced by the duo Serge Santiágo and Firas Waez, also known as Waze & Odyssey. The record started as an underground hit in 2012, more DJs were playing the song at clubs as time went on. But it was not until 2014 it got a major release from their label RCA and started getting airplay. At the time it was an underground favorite among famous British DJs like Skream, DJ EZ, Duke Dumont, Rudimental were playing it at clubs.[20]

We made it to play in a DJ set one night. We played it out and it went wild. Then a few DJs asked for a copy and they started playing it out and we were getting all these wild reports back. About a year ago someone approached us about releasing it and so we decided to put it out there for those who maybe hadn't heard it. It's been an underground favourite for a while now.

Music video[]

The music video was released two months before the actual official release of the song. The video features Hok from the American hip hop group Quest Crew as the main person.

Formats and track listings[]

  • Digital download[21]
  1. "Bump & Grind 2014" – 3:00
  • Digital remixes EP[22]
  1. "Bump & Grind 2014" (Extended Mix) – 7:23
  2. "Bump & Grind 2014" (Special Request VIP) – 8:34
  3. "Bump & Grind 2014" (Le Youth Remix) – 4:01

Charts[]

Chart (2014–15) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[23] 39
Australia Dance (ARIA)[24] 8
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[25] 24
Ireland (IRMA)[26] 65
Scotland (OCC)[27] 3
Euro Charts[28] 66
World Singles Charts [28] 36
UK Singles (OCC)[29] 3
UK Digital (Official Charts Company) 2
UK Dance (OCC)[30] 1

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[31] Silver 200,000double-dagger

double-dagger Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Tee, Ralph (February 12, 1994). "Hot Vinyl" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 7. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  2. ^ Hamilton, James (February 19, 1994). "Dj directory" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 7. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  3. ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472896/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_dr#directors
  4. ^ "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 19 Jun 1994". ARIA. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
  5. ^ "R. Kelly – Bump N' Grind" (in Dutch). top40.nl. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  6. ^ "R. KELLY - BUMP N' GRIND" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  7. ^ "Charts.nz – R. Kelly – Bump N' Grind". Top 40 Singles.
  8. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  9. ^ "R Kelly Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  10. ^ "R. Kelly – Bump n' Grind Chart Search (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard.[permanent dead link]
  11. ^ "R Kelly Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  12. ^ "R Kelly Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  13. ^ "R Kelly Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  14. ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1994". Archived from the original on 2009-03-01. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
  15. ^ http://www.soulsystem.it/yend.asp?date=31/12/1994
  16. ^ Mayfield, Geoff (December 25, 1999). 1999 The Year in Music Totally '90s: Diary of a Decade - The listing of Top Pop Albums of the '90s & Hot 100 Singles of the '90s. Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2010.
  17. ^ "British single certifications – R. Kelly – Bump n' Grind". British Phonographic Industry.
  18. ^ "Best-Selling Records of 1994". Billboard. BPI Communications. 107 (3): 57. January 21, 1995. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  19. ^ Jump up to: a b "American single certifications – R. Kelly – Bump n' Grind". Recording Industry Association of America.
  20. ^ "Who are Waze & Odyssey? Get to know the Bump n' Grind remixers". officialcharts.com.
  21. ^ "iTunes - Music - Bump & Grind 2014 (Waze & Odyssey vs. R. Kelly) [Radio Edit] - Single by Waze & Odyssey & R. Kelly". iTunes.
  22. ^ "iTunes - Music - Bump & Grind 2014 (Remixes) - Single by Waze & Odyssey & R. Kelly". iTunes.
  23. ^ "Australian-charts.com – Waze & Odyssey vs. R. Kelly – Bump & Grind 2014". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  24. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 20 Dance Tracks - Australia's Official Top 20 Dance Chart". ARIA Charts. Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2014-11-22.
  25. ^ "Ultratop.be – Waze & Odyssey vs R. Kelly – Bump & Grind 2014" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  26. ^ "Chart Track: Week 46, 2014". Irish Singles Chart.
  27. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  28. ^ Jump up to: a b "Waze & Odyssey - Bump & Grind 2014". Top40-Charts.com.
  29. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  30. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  31. ^ "British single certifications – Waze & Odyssey vs R. Kelly – Bump n' Grind". British Phonographic Industry.
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