Only You (112 song)
"Only You" | ||||
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Single by 112 featuring The Notorious B.I.G. and Mase | ||||
from the album 112 | ||||
Released | May 13, 1996 | |||
Recorded | November 1995 | |||
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4:18 (original) 4:50 (Bad Boy Remix) (featuring The Notorious B.I.G. and Ma$e |
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"Only You" on YouTube |
"Only You" is the debut single by R&B group 112, from their 1996 self-titled debut album. Both the original and the remix were released as singles, in May and July 1996 respectively. Q, Slim, and Mike share lead vocals on both versions of the song. The original features The Notorious B.I.G., and the remix features both B.I.G. and Mase. The original samples the riff from "I Get Lifted" by KC and the Sunshine Band.
The song reached number one on two of Billboard's charts: Hot Dance Singles Sales and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay. The song made its debut at number thirteen on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 27, 1996, spending 39 weeks total on the chart.
The song was performed when the group guest-starred in two episodes of the UPN sitcom Moesha.
Music video
The video was shot in the heart of Time Square. It features 112, Notorious B.I.G., Puff Daddy and newly signed Bad Boy artist at the time, Mase rapping in front of a crowd. Cameos are made by Lil' Cease, Stevie J and Keisha from Total.
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (1996) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA) | 53 |
Canada (Nielsen SoundScan) | 18 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) | 43 |
US Billboard Hot 100 | 13 |
US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard) | 1 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 3 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard) | 13 |
Year-end charts
Chart (1996) | Position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 | 34 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 7 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI) | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA) | Gold | 500,000 |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |