Dazzey Duks
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"Dazzey Duks" was the lead single released from Duice
's debut album Dazzey Duks
.
Released in early 1993, "Dazzey Duks", which was about the jean shorts popularized by Daisy Duke
in The Dukes of Hazzard
, quickly became a hit, reaching No. 12 on the U.S. Billboard 200
. The single reached gold and platinum status within months of its release before reaching double platinum status on January 27, 1994 for sales of over 2 million copies, an impressive feat as the single was released through a small independent label called Bellmark Records
. "Dazzey Duks" was one of the most popular singles of the year and reached No. 16 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1993
.
Duice
Duice was an American Miami bass duo consisting Los Angeles native Ira "L.A. Sno" Brown & Barbados native Anthony "Creo-D" Darlington. The two were enlisted in the military at Fort Gordon in Georgia when they were discovered. Their lone hit single, "Dazzey Duks", was an instant smash in 1993,...
's debut album Dazzey Duks
Dazzey Duks (album)
Dazzey Duks is the debut album by Duice, released on January 11, 1993 through Bellmark Records. It's single was Dazzey Duks released in mid-1993. It peaked at the Hot Rap Singles and Billboard #100 by late 1993. Duice's album sold 12,000 in America, 500 in Canada, and 250 in Northern Mexico...
.
Released in early 1993, "Dazzey Duks", which was about the jean shorts popularized by Daisy Duke
Daisy Duke
Daisy Mae Duke is a fictional character, played by Catherine Bach, from the American television series The Dukes of Hazzard. She was the cousin of Bo and Luke, the main protagonists of the show, who were also cousins, and the three lived on a farm on the outskirts of Hazzard County with their Uncle...
in The Dukes of Hazzard
The Dukes of Hazzard
The Dukes of Hazzard is an American television series that aired on the CBS television network from 1979 to 1985.The series was inspired by the 1975 film Moonrunners, which was also created by Gy Waldron and had many identical or similar character names and concepts.- Overview :The Dukes of Hazzard...
, quickly became a hit, reaching No. 12 on the U.S. Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
. The single reached gold and platinum status within months of its release before reaching double platinum status on January 27, 1994 for sales of over 2 million copies, an impressive feat as the single was released through a small independent label called Bellmark Records
Bellmark Records
Bellmark Records is a small U.S. independent record label, based on the west coast and is distributed by the independent DM Records Group. It was formed in the late 1980s by Al Bell, who was one of the driving forces behind the legendary Stax Records....
. "Dazzey Duks" was one of the most popular singles of the year and reached No. 16 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1993
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1993
This is a list of Billboard magazine's Top Hot 100 songs of 1993....
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Single track listing
- "Dazzey Duks" (Radio Version)
- "Dazzey Duks" (Instrumental)
- "Dazzey Duks" (Megga Bass Mix)
- "Dazzey Duks" (Low Rider Mix)
- "Dazzey Duks" (Ruffhouse Mix)
Peak positions
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
---|---|
Billboard Hot 100 | 12 |
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 19 |
Billboard Hot Rap Singles | 29 |
Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 | 10 |
Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 19 |
Year-End Charts
End of year chart (1993) | Position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 16 |