I Wanna Sex You Up
Color Me Badd
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Come inside take off your coat I'll make you feel at home Now let's pour a glass of wine cause now we're all alone I've been waiting for you girl just let me hold you close to me Cause I've been dying for you girl to make love to me Girl you make me feel real good We can do it til we both wake up Girl you know I'm hooked on you And this is what I'll do I wanna sex you All night You make me feel good I wanna rub you down I wanna sex you up Let me take off all your clothes Disconnect the phone so nobody knows Let me light a candle So we can make it better Makin' love until we drown Girl you know it feels real good We can do it til we both wake up Girl you know I'm hooked on you And this is what I'll do I wanna sex you up Makin' love until we drown I wanna sex you up All I wanna do is I wanna sex you up All night Girl you make me feel good I wanna rub you down I wanna sex you up Make sweet lovin' all night long I wanna sex you up Feels so right it can't be wrong Don't be shy girl rescue me I wanna sex you up Open up your heart and I'll set you free
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Written by: Betty Wright, Bryan Kyeth Abrams, Elliot T. Straite, Kevin Kraig Thornton, Mark Elra Calderon, Samuel J. Watters, WILLIE JAMES CLARKE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Chart Success"I Wanna Sex You Up" was a major hit for Color Me Badd, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It topped the UK Singles Chart, making it one of their most universally recognized songs.
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Album DebutThe song is from their debut album "C.M.B." which was released in 1991.
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Grammy NominationThe song earned a nomination at the 34th Grammy Awards for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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Movie Soundtrack"I Wanna Sex You Up" was initially introduced on the soundtrack of the 1991 movie "New Jack City", a crime thriller about a man who becomes a drug lord in New York City.
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Song ControversyDespite its popularity, the song was controversial due to its explicit sexual theme. The lyrics were criticized as being misogynistic, and some radio stations refused to play the song because of its sexual content.
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Band CompositionColor Me Badd was comprised of four members, Bryan Abrams, Mark Calderon, Sam Watters, and Kevin Thornton.
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LongevityEven today, the song remains a popular choice on retro-themed radio stations and playlists, and is still associated with the band's image, highlighting the song's longevity and ongoing popular appeal.
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Song WritersIn addition to the band members, Elliot Straite (also known as Dr. Freeze) helped write the song. Dr. Freeze also wrote other popular songs like "Break of Dawn" for Michael Jackson.
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LegacyThe song has been sampled and referenced by numerous artists since its release, reflecting its influence on popular culture and the music industry.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was controversial and sexy as well, involving women in lingerie, suggestive imagery, and the band members themselves shirtless.
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Record SalesThe single sold over one million copies in the United States, and it was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Band DisbandmentColor Me Badd disbanded in 2000, but the song remains one of the lasting icons of their musical career. The band did later reunite with different lineups.
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Pre-Social Media EraThe song's popularity came in an era before social media, which means it achieved its success primarily through radio play, music television, and word-of-mouth.
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