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, released in November 1993 as the third single from their fifth studio album, '' Code Red'' (1993). It peaked at number 79 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song samples "

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Critical reception

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felt that here, the rappers are "moving back into the more laidback groove that first brought them Top 10 success in 1991 with " Summertime" and although probably destined not to be as big as the last hit, it stands a chance of becoming Top 20 next week." Alan Jones from ''

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work." He added, "The more gentle style works well, and the Fresh Prince's rap nicely disses gangsta rap. Not another number one, but strong enough to reach the Top 10." James Hamilton from the '' RM'' Dance Update called it a "

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'' gave "I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)" four out of five, writing, "Smoochier than "

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", this has precise lyrical rap, funky chunky beats and strong clear vocals. Dead sexy too."

Track listings

* 12-inch vinyl # "I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)" (12-inch mix) – 5:25 # "I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)" (LP version) – 4:35 # "I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)" (video version) – 3:40 # "Get Hyped" - 4:38 * US CD single # "I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)" (video version) – 3:40 # "I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)" (single edit) – 4:05 # "I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)" (LP version) – 4:35 # "I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)" (12-inch mix) – 5:25 # "I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)" (instrumental) – 3:40 # "I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)" (Peracapella) – 5:25 * UK CD single # "I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)" (video version) – 3:40 # "I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)" (LP version) – 4:35 # "I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)" (12-inch mix) – 5:25 # "Get Hyped" - 4:38 * European Snap-Pack single and cassette single # "I'm Looking for the One (To Be with Me)" (video version) – 3:40 # "Get Hyped" – 4:38

Charts

References

{{Authority control 1993 singles 1993 songs DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince songs Jive Records singles Song recordings produced by Teddy Riley Songs written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Songs written by Teddy Riley Songs written by Will Smith