"It's for You" is a song by American singer and songwriter

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, produced by Eric Kirkland and Michael Angelo Saulsberry of

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with drum programming by Maurice Thompson. It features a rap verse from Brett Bouldin and was released in July 1993 by

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from the soundtrack of the 1993 film '' The Meteor Man''. The song became another moderate hit for the singer and a music video was also filmed. Shanice performed "It's for You" on the ''

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'' episode "Rock Enroll", which originally aired January 7, 1994.

Critical reception

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from ''

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'' wrote that the song "places Shanice's crystalline voice inside a romantic pop/R&B shuffle tune." He added, "Complemented by Brett Bouldin's understated rap, singer strikes a more mature and soulful stance than on recent efforts. Tightly woven background harmonies create a soothing and dreamy mood. Top 40 and urban radio programmers have already begun to embrace this sparkling jewel of a single. A summery delight."

Track listing

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Retrieved November 29, 2007 :A1. It's For You (LP Version)(drum programming by Maurice Thompson) (4:05) :A2. It's For You (Street Mix) (4:34) :A3. It's For You (Mike's Swazza Mix) (4:32) :B1. It's For You (Bassapella) (4:31) :B2. It's For You (LP Instrumental) (4:05)

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

1993 singles Shanice songs Songs written for films Songs written by Shanice 1993 songs Motown singles {{1990s-R&B-song-stub