Tha Crossroads
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| Single by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony from the album E 1999 Eternal |
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| Released | April 23, 1996 | ||||
| Format | CD single | ||||
| Recorded | 1995 | ||||
| Genre | Midwest Rap, Ballad | ||||
| Length | 3:46 | ||||
| Label | Ruthless | ||||
| Writer(s) | Bryon McCane, Anthony Henderson, Steven Howse, Charles Scruggs | ||||
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"Tha Crossroads" is a 1996 song performed by the rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, dedicated to the late rap icon Eazy-E. It is one of the group's most popular songs to date, and certainly their biggest selling. Originally named "Crossroad," it wasn't until the group and their producer, DJ U-Neek, decided to remake the song that the name was changed. The song "Crossroad" was originally dedicated to Bone's deceased friends, but after the death of Eazy-E they decided to remake it as "Tha Crossroads". The song is performed by four of the group's members, (Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, Bizzy Bone and Wish Bone), but a remix can be found which includes later addition Flesh-n-Bone. Bone's lightning fast rhymes are delivered softer than is usual for the group (they are almost singing), without profanities and creating a sad and heartfelt effect. With soft instrumentals revolving around a sample of The Isley Brothers' "Make Me Say It Again Girl (Pts. 1 and 2)," the song has a sad yet quick tone to it. After receiving high praise for their song the group decided to add it to their already launched album, E 1999 Eternal. The single rose to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 8 weeks, sold over two million copies, and would later win a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 39th Annual Grammy Awards.
The song had reached number two in the United World Chart, knocked-off the top spot by George Michael's Fastlove. It was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA.
It was also ranked #1 on VH1's best rap songs countdown. The song was covered by Chingford boy band Blazin' Squad in 2002 and went to #1 on the UK Singles Chart.
[edit] Charts
| Chart (1996) | Peak position[1] |
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| New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart | 1 |
| Brazil Hot 100 | 1 |
| Portugal Singles Chart | 4 |
| Germany Singles Chart | 8 |
| United World Chart | 2 |
| UK Singles Chart | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Airplay | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 1 |
[edit] References
- ^ Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's 'Tha Crossroads': Chart Positions. Retrieved on May 7, 1996.
| Preceded by "Always Be My Baby" by Mariah Carey |
Billboard Hot 100 number one single May 18, 1996- July 6, 1996 (8 weeks) |
Succeeded by "How Do U Want It / California Love" by 2Pac |
| Preceded by "Killing Me Softly" by Fugees |
RIANZ (New Zealand) number one single June 21, 1996 |
Succeeded by "Chains" by DLT |
| Preceded by "Always Be My Baby" by Mariah Carey |
Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks number one single May 11, 1996 |
Succeeded by "You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow" by Toni Braxton |
| Preceded by "Round Round" by Sugababes |
UK number-one single (Blazin Squad version) August 25, 2002 (1 week) |
Succeeded by "The Tide Is High" by Atomic Kitten |
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