"Take It to the Streets" was the lead single released from Rampage's debut album, ''

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. It used a sample of Unlimited Touch's 1981 single "I Hear Music in the Streets". Released in the summer of 1997, "Take It to the Streets" became both Rampage and Billy Lawrence's biggest hit, reaching number 34 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number five on the Hot Rap Singles chart.

Single track listing

A-Side

#"Take It to the Streets" (LP Version) – 3:38 #"Take It to the Streets" (Instrumental) – 3:38

B-Side

#"Wild for da Night" (LP Version) – 4:34 #"Wild for da Night" (Instrumental) – 4:32

Chart history

Peak positions

Year-End charts

References

{{reflist 1997 singles 1997 songs Songs written by Rashad Smith Elektra Records singles