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Just Kickin' It

1993 single by Xscape

Summary

1993 single by Xscape

FieldValue
nameJust Kickin' It
coverJust Kickin It.jpg
typesingle
artistXscape
albumHummin' Comin' at 'Cha
B-sideW.S.S. Deez Nuts
released
length3:24
next_titleUnderstanding
next_year1993
misc

| B-side = W.S.S. Deez Nuts

  • So So Def
  • Columbia
  • Jermaine Dupri
  • Manuel Seal
  • Jermaine Dupri
  • Manuel Seal "Just Kickin' It" is a song by American R&B group Xscape. Written and produced by Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal, It was released in August 1993 by So So Def and Columbia Records, as Xscape's first single from the group's debut album, Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha (1993). The single became the group's most commercially successful hit, peaking at number one on the US Cash Box Top 100, number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number one on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. Its accompanying music video was nominated for Best New Artist Clip of the Year in the category for R&B/Urban at the 1994 Billboard Music Video Awards.

Composition

"Just Kickin' It" is an urban ballad in which vocals are the focus, and the instrumental foundation is otherwise sparse. Jermaine Dupri, who according to his father, Columbia Records executive Michael Mauldin, wanted Xscape to be "the ghetto En Vogue," originally wrote the song as a summary of what men wanted from women. The lyrics were considered controversial by some female fans who believed the song's message was sexist. Former group member LaTocha Scott, however, dismissed the critics. "I've heard some females say that the song is unreal and that they can tell it was written by a man, but I don't think it makes it sexist. Shoot, everybody knows a man wants a woman who can cook."

Release and reception

Released on August 13, 1993, "Just Kickin' It" entered the US Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 90 and reached the top 10 in four weeks. The song peaked at number two in October, spending a total of 17 weeks in the top 40. The single reached number one on the Hot R&B Singles chart, where it spent four weeks at the top. In November, the single was certified platinum in the United States and has since been certified double-platinum in March 2023. "Just Kickin' It" also peaked at number three in Canada, number 22 in New Zealand, and number 49 in the United Kingdom. The song earned the group a Soul Train Music Awards nomination in 1994 but lost to H-Town's "Knockin' Da Boots" in the Best R&B New Artist category.

Track listings

  • US 12-inch single :A1. "Just Kickin' It" (extended remix) – 5:36 :A2. "Just Kickin' It" (remix instrumental) – 3:35 :B1. "Just Kickin' It" (radio edit) – 3:25 :B2. "W.S.S. Deez Nuts" – 0:44 :B3. "Just Kickin' It" (radio edit instrumental) – 3:26

  • US cassette single :A1. "Just Kickin' It" (radio edit) :A2. "W.S.S. Deez Nuts" :B1. "Just Kickin' It" (radio edit) :B2. "Understanding" :B3. "Is My Living in Vain" :B4. "Let Me Know" :B5. "Tonight"

  • UK CD single

  1. "Just Kickin' It" (radio version) – 3:34
  2. "Just Kickin' It" (alternative radio version) – 3:24
  3. "Just Kickin' It" (extended remix) – 5:35
  4. "Just Kickin' It" (remix instrumental) – 3:35
  5. "Just Kickin' It" (radio edit instrumental) – 3:26

  • UK 12-inch single :A1. "Just Kickin' It" (extended remix) – 5:35 :A2. "Just Kickin' It" (remix instrumental) – 3:35 :B1. "Just Kickin' It" (alternative radio version) – 3:24 :B2. "Just Kickin' It" (radio version) – 3:34 :B3. "Just Kickin' It" (radio edit instrumental) – 3:26

  • European CD single

  1. "Just Kickin' It" (radio edit) – 3:25
  2. "Just Kickin' It" (extended remix) – 5:36
  • Australian CD single
  1. "Just Kickin' It" (radio edit)
  2. "W.S.S. Deez Nuts"
  3. "Understanding"
  4. "Is My Living in Vain"
  5. "Let Me Know"
  6. "Tonight"
  7. "Just Kickin' It" (extended remix)

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1993–1994)Peak
positionAustralia (ARIA)Canada Retail Singles (The Record)Europe (European Dance Radio)UK Airplay (ERA)US Cash Box Top 100
54
3
7
63
1

Year-end charts

Chart (1993)PositionUS Billboard Hot 100US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)US Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)
55
16
50
Chart (1994)PositionUS Billboard Hot 100US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)US Cash Box Top 100
69
46
46

Certifications

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.United StatesAustralia
August 13, 1993
November 29, 1993Columbia

References

References

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  13. (December 11, 1993). "European Dance Radio".
  14. (November 27, 1993). "Airplay 100".
  15. (October 30, 1993). "Top 100 Pop Singles".
  16. "Billboard Top 100 – 1993".
  17. (December 25, 1993). "The Year in Music: Hot R&B Singles".
  18. (December 25, 1993). "The Year in Music: Hot Dance Music Maxi-Singles Sales".
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  20. (December 24, 1994). "The Year in Music: Hot R&B Singles".
  21. "The Cash Box Year-End Charts: 1994".
  22. (November 28, 1993). "New Release Summary – Product Available from : 29/11/93: Singles".
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