You're_the_One_(SWV_song)

You're the One (SWV song)

You're the One (SWV song)

1996 single by SWV


"You're the One" is a song recorded by American female R&B vocal trio SWV for their second studio album, New Beginning (1996). RCA Records released the song on March 29, 1996, as the lead single from New Beginning. "You're the One" topped the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and became a top-10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and in New Zealand, receiving gold certifications in both countries. A sample of this song can be heard in South Korean boy group EXO's song "Ya Ya Ya" from their seventh studio album, Obsession (2019).[1]

Quick Facts Single by SWV, from the album New Beginning ...

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "New-jill-swingin' trio returns with a preview into its forthcoming New Beginning collection that is strong enough to fend off the dreaded sophomore slump. Playfully straddling the track's bouncy jeep/funk groove, "sisters" Cheryl Gamble, Tamara Johnson and Leanne Lyons harmonize with ample diva prowess. Best of all, the songs has a hook to please the most discerning pop listener. Dine on it over and over."[2] Neil Kulkarni from Melody Maker called it a "beautiful futurist pop record (surprisingly weird, too, all phat chunkbeats and ghostly samples) that destroy the enemy in one sassy stilettoed strut."[3]

Chart performance

"You're the One" spent one week at number one on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, making it their third single to reach number one on that chart.[4] Due to its high initial sales, along with sufficient airplay, it became a crossover success, debuting at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaking at number five, becoming their fourth and final top-10 hit.[5] The single sold 900,000 copies domestically and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[6][7] Worldwide, "You're the One" peaked at number 99 in Australia,[8] number 53 in Canada,[9] number 13 in the United Kingdom,[10] and number six in New Zealand,[11] where it earned a gold certification for sales of over 5,000 copies.[12]

Music video

An accompanying music video was made for the song. It was shot from December 4–5, 1995.[citation needed]

Track listings

All versions of "'96 Anthem – You're the One" feature Lost Boyz, Trigger tha Gambler, and Smooth da Hustler. All versions of the D.J. Clark Kent remix feature Jay-Z. All versions of the Puff Daddy Bad Boy remix feature Busta Rhymes.

Charts

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Certifications

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Release history

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See also


References

  1. "Read All the Lyrics to EXO's New Album 'Obsession'".
  2. Flick, Larry (March 23, 1996). "Reviews & Previews: Singles" (PDF). Billboard. p. 76. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  3. Kulkarni, Neil (April 20, 1996). "Singles". Melody Maker. p. 34. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  4. "SWV Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
  5. "Best-Selling Records of 1996". Billboard. Vol. 109, no. 3. January 18, 1997. p. 61. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  6. "SWV – You're the One". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
  7. You're the One (US CD single liner notes). SWV. RCA Records, BMG. 1996. 07863 64516-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. You're the One (US 12-inch single sleeve). SWV. RCA Records, BMG. 1996. 07863-64515-1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. You're the One (US cassette single sleeve). SWV. RCA Records, BMG. 1996. 07863-64516-4.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  10. You're the One (Australian CD single liner notes). SWV. RCA Records, BMG. 1996. 74321365672.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  11. You're the One (Japanese CD single liner notes). SWV. RCA Records, BMG. 1996. BVCP-8829.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. You're the One (US & Canadian remix maxi-CD single liner notes). SWV. RCA Records, BMG. 1996. 07863 64551-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  13. You're the One (US remix 12-inch single sleeve). SWV. RCA Records, BMG. 1996. 07863 64551-1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  14. You're the One (US remix cassette single sleeve). SWV. RCA Records, BMG. 1996. 07863 64562-4.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  15. You're the One (UK CD single liner notes). SWV. RCA Records, BMG. 1996. 74321 38331 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  16. You're the One (UK 12-inch single sleeve). SWV. RCA Records, BMG. 1996. 74321 38331-1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  17. You're the One (European CD single liner notes). SWV. RCA Records, BMG. 1996. 74321365682.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  18. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 13, no. 22. June 1, 1996. p. 13. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  19. "End of Year Charts 1996". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  20. "Billboard Top 100 – 1996". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  21. "The Year in Music: Hot Dance Music Maxi-Singles Sales". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 52. December 28, 1996. p. YE-45.
  22. "Airplay Monitor Best of '96: Top 40/Rhythm-Crossover Titles" (PDF). Airplay Monitor. Vol. 4, no. 53. December 27, 1996. p. 32. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  23. "Selected New Releases" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1137. March 15, 1996. p. 73. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  24. "Selected New Releases" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1138. March 22, 1996. p. 28. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  25. "ユー・アー・ジ・ワン | SWV" [You Are the One | SWV] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 15, 2023.

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