"You're the One" is a song recorded by American female R&B vocal trio

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for their second studio

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, '' New Beginning'' (1996).

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released the song on March 29, 1996, as the lead single from ''New Beginning''. It is considered one of the group's

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s, topping the US ''

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chart and becoming a top-10 hit in New Zealand. A sample of this song can be heard in South Korean boy group

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's song "Ya Ya Ya" from their seventh studio album, '' Obsession'' (2019).

Critical reception

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from ''

'' wrote, " New-jill-swingin' trio returns with a preview into its forthcoming "'' New Beginning''" collection that is strong enough to fend off the dreaded sophomore slump. Playfully straddling the track's bouncy jeep/funk groove, "sisters"

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, Tamara Johnson and Leanne Lyons harmonize with ample diva prowess. Best of all, the songs has a hook to please the most discerning pop listener. Dine on it over and over."

Chart performance

"You're the One" spent one week at number one on the US ''

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chart, making it their third single to reach number one on that chart. Due to its high initial sales, along with sufficient airplay, it became a crossover success, debuting at number nine on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and peaking at number five. The single sold 900,000 copies domestically and was certified

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(RIAA). Worldwide, "You're the One" peaked at number 99 in Australia, number 53 in Canada, number 13 in the United Kingdom, and number six in New Zealand, where it earned a Gold certification for sales of over 5,000 copies.

Music video

An accompanying

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was made for the song. It was shot from December 4–5, 1995.

Track listings

All versions of "'96 Anthem – You're the One" feature Lost Boyz, Trigger tha Gambler, and Smooth da Hustler. All versions of the D.J. Clark Kent remix feature

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. All versions of the

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Bad Boy remix feature

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. * US CD, 12-inch, and cassette single : Australian and Japanese CD single # "You're the One" (LP version) – 4:39 # "You're the One" (instrumental) – 4:44 # "You're the One" (a cappella) – 4:40 * US and Canadian maxi-CD single (Remixes) # "'96 Anthem – You're the One" (Allstar remix with rap) – 4:58 # "You're the One" (D.J. Clark Kent remix with rap) – 4:39 # "You're the One" (Puff Daddy Bad Boy remix with rap) – 4:38 # "You're the One" (KO remix) – 4:33 # "You're the One" (LP version) – 4:39 * US 12-inch single (Remixes) :A1. "'96 Anthem – You're the One" (Allstar remix with rap) – 4:58 :A2. "You're the One" (D.J. Clark Kent remix with rap) – 4:39 :A3. "You're the One" (LP version) – 4:39 :B1. "You're the One" (Puff Daddy Bad Boy remix with rap) – 4:38 :B2. "You're the One" (KO remix) – 4:33 :B3. "You're the One" (Soul 360 remix) – 4:17 * US cassette single (Remixes) :A1. "'96 Anthem – You're the One" (Allstar remix with rap) – 4:58 :A2. "You're the One" (D.J. Clark Kent remix with rap) – 4:39 :B1. "You're the One" (Puff Daddy Bad Boy remix with rap) – 4:38 * UK CD single # "You're the One" (radio edit) – 3:49 # "'96 Anthem – You're the One" (Allstar remix with rap) – 4:22 # "You're the One" (D.J. Clark Kent remix with rap) – 5:38 # " Right Here – Human Nature Duet" (Demolition 12-inch mix) – 4:58 * UK 12-inch single :A1. "'96 Anthem – You're the One" (Allstar remix with rap) – 4:22 :A2. "'96 Anthem – You're the One" (Allstar remix instrumental) – 4:22 :A3. "You're the One" (radio edit) – 3:49 :B1. "You're the One" (D.J. Clark Kent remix with rap) – 5:38 :B2. "You're the One" (SWV dub mix) – 5:29 :B3. "You're the One" (Soul 360 guitar remix) – 4:17 * European CD single # "You're the One" (LP version) – 4:39 # "You're the One" (instrumental) – 4:44

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

{{Authority control 1996 singles 1996 songs Bertelsmann Music Group singles RCA Records singles Songs written by Andrea Martin (musician) SWV songs