Can't Wait
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"Can't Wait" is the second single released from Redman's second album, Dare Iz a Darkside
. It is produced by Erick Sermon
and Redman, and contains samples from "All Night Long" by Mary Jane Girls
, "Caribbean Nights" by Bob James
and "We Write The Songs" by Biz Markie
.
The song reached number five on Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales charts, number eleven on the Hot Rap Singles chart, number sixty one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and number ninety-four on the Billboard Hot 100
chart. It is the first of four Redman songs to reach the Billboard Hot 100
chart.
Dare Iz a Darkside
-Album:-Singles:"—" denotes releases that did not chart.-Personnel:Information taken from Allmusic.*engineering – Mike Bona, Bob Fudjinski, Dave Greenberg, Bob Morse*executive production – Erick Sermon*mastering – Tony Dawsey...
. It is produced by Erick Sermon
Erick Sermon
Erick Sermon , in Bay Shore, New York is an American rapper, musician, and producer.Sermon is best known as half of late-1980s/1990s hip hop group EPMD and for production work. He currently resides in Islandia, New York.- Career :...
and Redman, and contains samples from "All Night Long" by Mary Jane Girls
Mary Jane Girls
The Mary Jane Girls were an American R&B, soul, funk and disco group in the 1980s. They were protégées of singer Rick James. They are known for their hit songs "All Night Long", "Candyman" and "In My House".-Formation:...
, "Caribbean Nights" by Bob James
Bob James (musician)
Robert McElhiney James is a jazz keyboardist, arranger and producer.-Biography:During the 1970s, Bob James played a major role in establishing the smooth jazz genre. "Angela", the instrumental theme from the sitcom Taxi, is probably Bob James' most well-known work to date...
and "We Write The Songs" by Biz Markie
Biz Markie
Marcel Theo Hall better known by his stage name, Biz Markie, is an American rapper, beatboxer, DJ, comedian, singer, reality television personality, and commercial spokesperson. He is best known for his single "Just a Friend", an American Top 10 hit in 1989...
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The song reached number five on Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales charts, number eleven on the Hot Rap Singles chart, number sixty one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and number ninety-four on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
chart. It is the first of four Redman songs to reach the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
chart.
B-Side
- A Million And 1 Buddah Spots (LP Version) (3:23)
- Can't Wait (Instrumental) (3:40)
- Can't Wait (Acapella) (3:50)