I Wanna Sex You Up.bpm
Album: C.M.B. (1991)
Artist: Color Me Badd
Genre: New Jack Swing
BPM: 101.00
Length: 4:06
Label: Giant, Reprise, Warner Bros.
Music Video: I Wanna Sex You Up on YouTube
"I Wanna Sex You Up" is the lead single from Color Me Badd's debut album, C.M.B., which was released on March 7, 1991. The song was produced by Dr. Freeze and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, while topping the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and the Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales chart. The single also charted internationally, peaking at number one in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The music video for "I Wanna Sex You Up" was directed by Lionel C. Martin.
The song's upbeat, pop-latin beat and catchy lyrics make it a standout track on the C.M.B. album. It features Bryan Abrams on lead vocals, with backing tunes provided by Howie Tee and Spyderman. The song is described as a "sweeter cooing young guys crooned gorgeous sinuous sexy sway." The lyrics are sugary sweet and the melody is catchy, making it easy to sing along to.
The song also received positive reviews from various critics. According to Entertainment Weekly, it is "irresistible," and Arion Berger praised it as "addictive." The New York Times described the song as having a "loping pop Latin beat" and a piercing lead vocal. David Fricke praised the song for its "crafty blend of doo-wop doo-wah and hip-hop clatter."
Despite its commercial success, the song has been criticized for its lyrics, with some suggesting it is "naughty and suggestive yet not particularly explicit R&B/pop." Despite this, "I Wanna Sex You Up" remained a popular anthem on classic rock and oldies radio, reaching number two on the RPM Dance Tracks chart in 1994. The song has also been covered by other artists, including Kardinal Beats on their 2017 cover of "Tick Tock" by Lemar., "I Wanna Sex You Up" is a standout track from Color Me Badd's debut album, with a catchy旋律, upbeat tempo, and positive vibes. The song's music video was directed by Lionel C. Martin and received positive reviews from critics, though some have criticized its lyrics. Despite this, the song remains a popular anthem on classic rock and oldies radio, making it a timeless classic.
