"Ready or Not" is a song performed by
After 7
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, issued as the third single from the group's
eponymous debut album. In 1989, the song became the first #1
R&B single for the group.
It was also the group's first top ten pop single, peaking at #7 on the
''Billboard'' Hot 100.
"Ready or Not" was certified
Gold
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by the
RIAA
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on August 14, 1990.
Chart positions
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Samples
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R&B singer
Jazmine Sullivan
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's song "
Let It Burn" heavily resembles the rhythm of this song since her single employs the sample
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San Francisco
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-based
lo-fi
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and
vaporwave
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producer RITCHRD sampled "Ready or Not" on their song "PARIS".
See also
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List of number-one R&B singles of 1990 (U.S.)
References
1989 songs
1990 singles
After 7 songs
Contemporary R&B ballads
Song recordings produced by Babyface (musician)
Songs written by Babyface (musician)
Songs written by L.A. Reid
Song recordings produced by L.A. Reid
Virgin Records singles
1980s ballads
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