Very Special (song)
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"Very Special" | ||||
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Single by Big Daddy Kane featuring DJ Spinderella | ||||
from the album Looks Like a Job For... | ||||
B-side | "Stop Shammin'" | |||
Released | June 22, 1993 | |||
Format | 12", Cassette, CD | |||
Recorded | 1993 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 5:05 | |||
Label | Cold Chillin' / Warner Bros. | |||
Writer(s) | Antonio Hardy | |||
Producer(s) | Big Daddy Kane | |||
Big Daddy Kane chronology | ||||
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"Very Special" is the second single released from Big Daddy Kane's fifth studio album, Looks Like a Job For.... Produced by Kane himself, who uses a sample of Debra Laws 1981 single "Very Special", the song featured a guest rap from Salt-n-Pepa member DJ Spinderella. The chorus was performed by Karen Anderson and Laree Williams.
The song became a crossover hit, becoming Big Daddy Kane's first and only single to reach the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 31.
Single track listing
A-Side
- "Very Special" (Album Version) – 5:05
- "Very Special" (Underground Mix) – 3:03
- "Very Special" (Edit Without Female Rap) – 3:53
B-Side
- "Stop Shammin'" (Album Version) – 3:57
- "Stop Shammin'" (Instrumental Version) – 3:57
Chart history
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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Billboard Hot 100 | 31 |
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 23 |
Billboard Hot Rap Singles | 9 |
Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 24 |
Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 | 6 |