Tell Me

Dru Hill

About Tell Me

"Tell Me" is the debut single by Dru Hill. In the US, the song peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the R&B chart. It sold 600,000 copies domestically, earning a gold certification from the RIAA. It reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart. The song is also the first single from the group's eponymous debut album. The song first appeared on the soundtrack of the 1996 film, Eddie. The music video was filmed in September and premiered on T. V. two months later. The group also performed the song while guest-starring in the third-season premiere of the American sitcom Moesha aired in August 1997, as well as a fourth-season episode of another sitcom, The Parent 'Hood, aired in November 1997. 


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1996
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Tell me what you want
Tell me what you need
Tell me if it ain't good enough for ya babe
Tell me

Tell me what you want
Tell me what you need
Tell me if it ain't good enough for ya babe
Tell me

Listen baby
Anything is possible
Anytime you want it girl let me know
I won't ask why just let it flow

Do your thing baby  take control
On my knees just say the word
No request is gonna go unheard
I'll take my time when I'm loving you
Foreplay at one won't end till two

Tell me what you want
Tell me what you need
Tell me if it ain't good enough for ya babe
Tell me

Tell me what you want
Tell me what you need
Tell me if it ain't good enough for ya babe
Tell me

Candlelight we're alone
I'm up in your mix if you put me on
Talk to me I'll understand
Your need to feel a gentle hand

Now girl it's not my style, I can not lie
You know I like to serve it on the freaky side
What you want I can't ignore
So tell me what your lookin for, yeah

Tell me what you want
Tell me what you need
Tell me if it ain't good enough for ya babe
Tell me

Tell me what you want
Tell me what you need
Tell me if it ain't good enough for ya babe
Tell me

And you know, you know
When I lay you down
I can hear your body speak
Telling me to kiss you till your knees get weak

All night working that, working that, working that body baby
In the bed, or the middle of the floor baby
My love is guaranteed to make you go crazy
Said I don't need nothing wrong
With loving you all night long

Tell me what you want
Tell me what you need
Tell me if it ain't good enough for ya babe
Tell me

Tell me what you want
Tell me what you need
Tell me if it ain't good enough for ya babe
Tell me

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Dru Hill

Dru Hill is an American singing group, most popular during the late 1990s, whose repertoire included R&B, soul, and gospel music. Founded in Baltimore, Maryland, and active since 1992, Dru Hill recorded seven Top 40 hits, and is best known for the R&B #1 hits "In My Bed", "Never Make a Promise", and "How Deep Is Your Love". Tamir "Nokio" Ruffin was the group's founder; his bandmates included main lead singer Mark "Sisqó" Andrews, Larry "Jazz" Anthony, and James "Woody Rock" Green. Signing to Island Records through Haqq Islam's University Records imprint, the group released two successful albums, Dru Hill and Enter the Dru, before separating for a period from late 1999 to 2002, during which time Sisqó and Woody released solo albums. While Woody's Soul … more »

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Written by: Alexander Cantrall, Joe Wilson, Myron Davis, Stanley Brown

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Tell Me" was released on November 19, 1996.
Debut Single
It was Dru Hill's debut single and it was released from their self-title album.
Song Creators
This song was written by the team of Stanley Brown and Keith Sweat.
Chart Stance
“Tell Me” reached the number 18 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Genre
This song is categorized under R&B or Soul music genre.
Music Video
The music video featured the group performing choreographed dances, consisting of a mix of street style and smooth ballroom-type moves.
Popularity
"Tell Me" was widely played on urban and pop radio stations, it was the fifth most played song on urban radio in 1996.
Group Members
The song was recorded by the entire band consisting of Sisqo, Jazz, Nokio, and Woody.
Live Performances
Dru Hill often performs "Tell Me" as part of their set in live shows and tours.
Album Success
"Tell Me" significantly contributed to the success of their debut album, "Dru Hill," which achieved platinum status.
Inspirations
It has been said that the song's melody was inspired by the jazz-soul style of the '70s and '80s, which was combined with the contemporary 90s R&B sound.
Legacy
Despite being over two decades old, "Tell Me" remains one of Dru Hill's most beloved hits and continues to receive airplay on R&B and classic hits radio stations.

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