Our From The Vault pick this week comes courtesy of SWV and their 90’s classic ‘Right Here (Human Nature Mix)’.
Originally a single from the ladies 1992 debut ‘It’s About Time’, a remixed version sampling Michael Jackson‘s ‘Human Nature’ from the iconic ‘Thriller‘ LP was released a year later. Helmed by the great Teddy Riley (with additional production by Pharrell Williams), the reworking remains one of the trio’s most successful singles and undeniably their signature song. (Side note: did you recognize Mr Williams during the infamous “S, the double, the U, the V…” hook?)
The song was also used as a promotional track for the movie ‘Free Willy’
As far as charts are concerned, the track was a home run for the Sisters With Voices, spending 7 weeks at the top of the Billboard R&B Singles Chart and peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
A true worldwide hit, it reached the third position of the UK Official Charts and the Top 10 of many other European countries.
Directed by Lionel C. Martin, the beach-set visual sees the ladies horse-riding, fishing and chilling in front of bonfires alongside their musicians. The overall romantic and carefree vibe of the video is a perfect fit for the New Jack Swing laid back groove. A version of the clip features footage from the King Of Pop performing the original on tour.
Without a doubt the main inspiration for groups like Destiny’s Child and Danity Kane, groups like SWV, Xscape, TLC and En Vogue factually don’t get the recognition they should. Weirdly enough it is the UK that keeps referencing them with acts such as Little Mix, Sugababes/MKS and Stooshe. To be fair, it is not like the US is overflowing with Urban bands, male or female.
While we wait for the next generation of talented groups to impact the charts, we invite you to join us celebrating this timeless gem.
Right Here/Human Nature and Just Kickin’ It (remix) by Xscape are some of my fave 90’s group jams and of course all of CraZySeXyCOol
The greatest decade of music IMO
As a TLC fan I kinda feel sorry for SWV because they are more talented(vocally) but TLC took all the glory and success
#TLCs COMEBACK WILL MURDER “I MISSED US”
En Vogue slayed them all vocally
Undeniably one of my favorite MJ songs, MJ sampling, and SWV song. Hands down. I loved this song, I was 7 when it came out. Gosh I miss 90’s music.
This song still sounds great right now! I think they made better songs over the years but it was good they got that one permamnent radio hit which means they will always be recogniseable on the world platform. Using samples isn’t illegal as long as you respect the source and this song really did.
Nevvvver new Pharrell worked on this..and this is one of my favorite tracks of all time!!