"Can't Be Wasting My Time" is the debut single by American

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singer

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. The song features a

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from American hip hop group

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Music video

The official

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for the song was directed by Brian Luvar.

Track listings

;12", 33 RPM, Vinyl #"Can't Be Wasting My Time" (w/ Rap) - 4:34
(feat.

Lost Boyz Lost Boyz are an American hip hop group from Queens, New York, consisting of MC Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah, and K Chrys. Originally in the early 90's LB consisted of Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah, Spigg Nice, and Pretty Lou. Member K Chrys or “K ...

) #"Can't Be Wasting My Time" (w/o Rap) - 4:00 #"Can't Be Wasting My Time" (Instrumental) - 5:36 #"Can't Be Wasting My Time" (Video Version w/ Rap) - 4:14
(feat. Lost Boyz)

Personnel

Information taken from

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. *artwork – Edward ODowd *production – "Buttnaked" Tim Dawg, Mr. Sex

Chart performance

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External links

{{authority control 1996 songs 1996 debut singles Lost Boyz songs Island Records singles Mona Lisa (singer) songs Songs written by Johntá Austin Music videos directed by Brian Luvar