"The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World" is a song by American rapper Keith Murray. It was released on October 10, 1994 through Jive Records as the lead single from Murray's debut studio album The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World. Written by Murray and Erick Sermon, it was produced by the latter, who also provided background vocals. The song utilizes samples of the 1983 hit record "Between the Sheets" originally performed by The Isley Brothers, "Bootsy Gets Live" by Bootsy Collins and "Slow Down" by Brand Nubian.[2]
"The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World" | ||||
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Single by Keith Murray | ||||
from the album The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World | ||||
B-side | "Herb Is Pumpin'" | |||
Released | October 10, 1994 | |||
Recorded | 1993 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:47 | |||
Label | Jive | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Erick Sermon | |||
Keith Murray singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World" on YouTube |
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
The song was Murray's most successful single to date, peaking at No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100[2] and number three on the Hot Rap Singles chart.
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World" (LP version) | |
2. | "The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World (Green-Eyed remix)" (radio version) | |
3. | "The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World" (Sax remix) | |
4. | "Herb Is Pumpin'" (featuring Kiki Hitsville) |
Personnel
edit- Keith Omar Murray – vocals
- Erick Sermon – background vocals (tracks 1–3), producer, re-mixing (track 2)
- Sylvester Jordan – re-mixing (track 3)
- Kiki Hitsville – vocals (track 4)
- Tony Dawsey – mastering
Chart performance
editWeekly charts
editChart (1994) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 50 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 19 |
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[6] | 3 |
Chart (1995) | Peak position |
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UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[7] as "Get Lifted/Most Beautifullest Thing in This World" |
21 |
Year-end charts
editChart (1995) | Position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 100 |
References
edit- ^ "The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World EP – Keith Murray". AllMusic. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–2004. Record Research. p. 418.
- ^ "JAY-Z (Ft. Blue Ivy Carter) – Glory". Genius.com. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "Keith Murray Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "Keith Murray Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "Keith Murray Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1995". Billboard.com. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
External links
edit- "The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World" at Discogs (list of releases)