Loosey's Rap
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"Loosey's Rap" is a 1988 single by Rick James
with a rap performed by Roxanne Shante
. The single was one of the last of Rick James' releases to make the Hot Black Singles chart, and was his first number one on the Black Singles chart since 1983. "Loosey's Rap" was also the last of four number one's on the Black Singles chart, staying at the top spot for one week.. The single did not make the Hot 100, but peaked at number twenty-five on the dance charts..
Rick James
James Ambrose Johnson, Jr. , better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. James was a popular performer in the late 1970s and 1980s, scoring four number-one hits on the U.S. R&B charts performing in the genres of funk and R&B...
with a rap performed by Roxanne Shante
Roxanne Shanté
Roxanne Shanté is an American hip-hop pioneer. Born and raised in the Queensbridge Projects, Shanté first gained attention through the Roxanne Wars and her association with the Juice Crew....
. The single was one of the last of Rick James' releases to make the Hot Black Singles chart, and was his first number one on the Black Singles chart since 1983. "Loosey's Rap" was also the last of four number one's on the Black Singles chart, staying at the top spot for one week.. The single did not make the Hot 100, but peaked at number twenty-five on the dance charts..