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"Hit Me Off" is a song by American R&B group New Edition, released in July 1996 as the first single from the group's sixth studio album, Home Again (1996), as well as their first single in seven years. Featuring lead vocals from all six New Edition members, it samples "Storm King" by Bob James, "I Got Cha Opin" by Black Moon, and "One Nation Under a Groove" by Funkadelic.

"Hit Me Off" debuted and peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 while topping the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart for three weeks, their fifth number-one hit on the listing. It sold 600,000 copies domestically and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. It was also certified gold in New Zealand, where it reached number two.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as "a smoker". He added, "Vocally, time has treated the lads extremely well. The high-pitched squeak and tenor harmonies have been replaced by swarthy machismo and mature baritone. Despite the individual styles developed via solo careers, the act's chemistry is well intact, and the members appear to have fallen into group mode with ease. They make excellent use of Silky's chilled jeep/funk groove (which pops with a cool sample from Blackmoon's "I Gotcha Opin") and seductive chorus chant. Needless to say, this is a smash. Jam on it."[1]

Track listing

  1. "Hit Me Off" (N.E. Spyder and Shaq D) – 6:00
  2. "Hit Me Off" (The Trackmasters E.C. Joint) – 4:27
  3. "Hit Me Off" ("G" Formulated mix)(version) – 5:01
  4. "Hit Me Off" (Franktified club version) – 7:34
  5. "Hit Me Off" (LP version) – 4:21

Personnel

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (1996) Peak
position
Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)[2] 13
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[3] 73

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Year-end charts

Chart (1996) Position
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[4] 6
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[5] 33
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 86
US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)[7] 49
US Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)[8] 49
US Top 40/Rhythm-Crossover (Billboard)[9] 58

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Certifications

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Release history

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United States July 16, 1996 Шаблон:Hlist MCA [10]
United Kingdom July 29, 1996 Шаблон:Hlist [11]
Japan August 21, 1996 CD [12]

See also

References

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