"Nappy Heads" is a song written and performed by American hip-hop group Fugees, released in February 1994 as the second single from the group's debut album, Blunted on Reality (1994). The original version of the song was co-produced by Pras and Wyclef Jean, and written by Lauryn Hill. "Nappy Heads" was recorded at House of Music Studios in New Jersey. However, the more-well known, definitive remix version (titled "Nappy Heads – Remix") was produced by Salaam Remi. The song became the group's first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 49.[4] The song also reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart.[5]
| "Nappy Heads" | ||||
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| Single by Fugees | ||||
| from the album Blunted on Reality | ||||
| B-side | "Some Seek Stardom"[2] | |||
| Released | February 1, 1994[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1992[3] | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 5:43 (album version) 4:38 (single edit)[2] | |||
| Label | Ruffhouse | |||
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| "Nappy Heads" on YouTube | ||||
Music video edit
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The official music video for "Nappy Heads" was directed by Max Malkin.[6]
Charts edit
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Club Chart (Music Week)[7] | 68 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 49 |
| US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)[5] | 1 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)[8] | 52 |
| US Hot Rap Singles (Billboard)[9] | 12 |
| US Radio Songs (Billboard)[10] | 68 |
References edit
- ^ "Amazon.com: Nappy Heads: Fugees (Tranzlator Crew): MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Fugees (Tranzlator Crew)* - Nappy Heads at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
- ^ "Blunted On Reality Album Review, Songs, Ratings". Starpulse. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
- ^ a b "Fugees Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "Fugees Chart History: Dance Singles Sales". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Garcia, Alex S. "mvdbase.com - the Fugees - "Nappy heads"". Music Video DataBase. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
- ^ "The RM Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). May 21, 1994. p. 4. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "Fugees Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "Fugees Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "Fugees Chart History: Radio Songs". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
External links edit
- "Nappy Heads" at AllMusic
- "Nappy Heads" at Discogs (list of releases)
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