Romeo and Juliet (Sylk-E. Fyne song)
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"Romeo and Juliet" was the lead single released from Sylk-E. Fyne
's debut album, Raw Sylk
. The song was released on January 27, 1998, with production from Gerald Baillergeau and Victor Merritt and a guest appearance from Compton's Most Wanted
member Chill
. The was a massive hit on Mainstream Urban radio stations in February 1998. The music video was released in January 1998 and had heavy rotation on the B.E.T. network.
The song quickly became a success, rising to #6 on the Billboard 200
and #1 on the rap charts. However, her album failed to match the single's success as Raw Sylk struggled sales-wise, and she was dropped from her label, RCA Records
. Though her next single, 2000's "Ya Style" found some success on the rap charts (peaking at #17), "Romeo and Juliet" remains both Sylk-E. Fyne and Chill's only top 40 hit on the Billboard 200.
"Romeo and Juliet" was certified gold by the RIAA on March 30, 1998 for sales of over 500,000 copies.
Sylk-E. Fyne
Sylk-E. Fyne is a female rapper from South Central Los Angeles and former member of the unreleased group G.B.M. from Eazy-E's Ruthless Records. She started rapping while in high school and, after getting a college degree, recorded her 1998 debut, Raw Sylk, on RCA...
's debut album, Raw Sylk
Raw Sylk
Raw Sylk is the debut album released by rapper, Sylk-E. Fyne, released on March 24, 1998 through RCA Records with Gerald Baillergeau and Victor Merrit producing the entire album....
. The song was released on January 27, 1998, with production from Gerald Baillergeau and Victor Merritt and a guest appearance from Compton's Most Wanted
Compton's Most Wanted
Compton's Most Wanted is an American gangsta rap group and one of the pioneers of the West Coast Hip Hop scene still performing today on independent labels. The leader of the group was MC Eiht.-Biography:...
member Chill
MC Chill
MC Chill is a co-founder of the Compton based hip hop group, Compton's Most Wanted, along with the frontman MC Eiht. During his childhood, Chill dropped out of highschool and hooked up with the neighbourhood MC Eiht forming the group...
. The was a massive hit on Mainstream Urban radio stations in February 1998. The music video was released in January 1998 and had heavy rotation on the B.E.T. network.
The song quickly became a success, rising to #6 on the 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...
and #1 on the rap charts. However, her album failed to match the single's success as Raw Sylk struggled sales-wise, and she was dropped from her label, RCA Records
RCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
. Though her next single, 2000's "Ya Style" found some success on the rap charts (peaking at #17), "Romeo and Juliet" remains both Sylk-E. Fyne and Chill's only top 40 hit on the Billboard 200.
"Romeo and Juliet" was certified gold by the RIAA on March 30, 1998 for sales of over 500,000 copies.
A-Side
- "Romeo and Juliet" (LP version)- 4:34
- "Romeo and Juliet" (Radio edit)- 4:10
- "Romeo and Juliet" (Instrumental)- 4:24
B-Side
- "Keep It Real" (LP Version)- 4:02
- "Keep It Real" (Instrumental)- 4:16
- "Keep It Real" (A Cappella)- 3:53
Charts
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 | 6 |
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 5 |
| Billboard Hot Rap Singles | 1 |
| Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 | 6 |
| Canada | 10 |