Boyz Ii Men - Motownphilly [SECURE]
It was a major commercial success, peaking at #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Filmed in December 1990, the Official Music Video is a celebration of the group's hometown of Philadelphia:
Includes appearances by Questlove (before he became famous with The Roots), and members of Another Bad Creation (ABC) and Bell Biv DeVoe (BBD) . Boyz II Men - Motownphilly
Features various iconic spots in Philadelphia , emphasizing the group's "hometown pride".
Dallas Austin, Michael Bivins, Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman It was a major commercial success, peaking at
The song was co-written and produced by Dallas Austin . Michael Bivins (of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe), who discovered the group, provided the guest rap during the bridge. Music Video Highlights
The title "Motownphilly" is a portmanteau of two of the group's biggest influences: Motown (1960s soul) and Philly soul (1970s Philadelphia sound). Dallas Austin, Michael Bivins, Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman
"Motownphilly" was the breakout debut single for the American R&B vocal group , released in April 1991 . It served as the lead track for their multi-platinum debut album, Cooleyhighharmony , and effectively introduced the "New Jack Swing" era of vocal harmony to a global audience. Song Composition and Impact
