"Just Cruisin" is a song by American rapper and actor

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. It features on '' Men in Black: The Album'' and the UK release of his debut studio album, ''

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'' (1997). Released on November 25, 1997, in Europe only, the song reached the top 40 in several countries, including Norway and Sweden, where the single peaked within the top 20. In New Zealand, the song was issued as a double A-side with "

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" and peaked at number six.

Release

"Just Cruisin'" first appeared on the soundtrack '' Men in Black: The Album'' and was also available on the UK release on ''Big Willie Style''. The song was written by Will Smith and produced by The Trackmasters, then known as Poke & Tone; the vocals were sung by actress

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. The single found some success, reaching the top 20 in Norway and Sweden and peaking at number 23 on the

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Critical reception

British magazine ''

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'' rated the song four out of five, noting that it "profiles Smith at his laid-back best."

Music video

An accompanying

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directed by

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was released and got some playing time on the likes of MTV and

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. The video features Smith driving around

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and

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in his car. The car can transform into a boat or a jet fighter and can also clean itself at the touch of a button.

Track listings

* UK CD1 # "Just Cruisin'" (original version) – 4:00 # "Just Cruisin'" (Trackmasters Remix) – 4:11 # "Just Cruisin'" (instrumental) – 3:59 # "Big Willie Style" (Snippets) – 2:36 * UK CD2 # "Just Cruisin'" (original version) – 4:00 # "Big Willie Style" (album version) – 3:48 # "It's All Good" (album version) – 4:11

Charts

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Release history

References

{{Authority control Will Smith songs 1997 singles 1997 songs Columbia Records singles Song recordings produced by Trackmasters Songs written by Will Smith