"What You Won't Do For Love," Boyz II Men

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The first single from their new album "Throwback" (due out August 24) is a cover of Bobby Caldwell's "What You Won't Do For Love".  Their take on the song features rapper MC Lyte.  It will be sent to Urban and Urban AC stations this summer.

MP3: www.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=7B5B570D044C7F58F735242A98586022

As posted in the "Throwback" topic:

It's not one of my favorites but I wasn't really hoping for any one song anyway. The production on the album is so bad that I don't think anything from the album will become a hit. On top of that, they've gone independent. As much as I like "I Miss You," the instrumental sounds like a cheap MP3 track. In the case of "What You Won't Do For Love," the track sounds like jackswing production from atleast 12 years ago. I'd love to see them score a hit, but I just don't see it happening.

[organizednoize]

I hope they release 'Human Nature' w/ Claudette Ortiz

[Rob64]

It's not bad, but this is definately not something that would do well on the charts today. Maybe if this were the 80's. I don't even think this would fit in the 90's

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organizedNOIZE said:

I hope they release 'Human Nature' w/ Claudette Ortiz 

anyone have this on MP3?

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organizedNOIZE said:

I hope they release 'Human Nature' w/ Claudette Ortiz 

anyone have this on MP3?

[Rob64]

organizedNOIZE said:

I hope they release 'Human Nature' w/ Claudette Ortiz 

guys, anyone have this on Mp3?

[Adonis the DemiGod!]

Ohh SHIT I LOVE IT!

[organizednoize]

s2.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=6F63A696828C92A3DCBE83353B3CF750

[Adonis the DemiGod!]

I dont like that Human Nature....its well produced though! :)

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Album Version featuring MC Lyte
www2.allaccess.com/sounds/boyzwhmc.ram

No Rap Version
www2.allaccess.com/sounds/boyzwhat.ram

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BOYZ II MEN
What You Won't Do for Love
Producer(s): Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman, Wanya Morris
Writer(s): R.H. Caldwell, A.F. Kettner
Publisher(s): EMI Longitude Music (BMI); Lindsey Anne Music (BMI); the Music Force LLC (BMI)
Genre: R&B/HIP-HOP
Label/Catalog Number: MSM/Koch 5735 (CD promo)
Source: Billboard Magazine
Originally Reviewed: August 28, 2004

It has been nearly 15 years since Boyz II Men scored their first R&B/ pop crossover hit with "Motownphilly." Now, in the footsteps of other legacy artists, the act culls the hit vaults for its latest album, "Throwback," due Aug. 24. But rather than covering American standards à la Rod Stewart, the group—re-formed as a trio (Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman, Wanya Morris)—opts for R&B/pop classics circa the '70s and '80s. Kicking off the proceedings is the Hall & Oates nugget "Sara Smile," which is going to AC radio, and this cover of Bobby Caldwell's 1978 crossover breakthrough, aimed at R&B and jazz formats. Theoretically, the song, featuring rap accompaniment from fellow music wars veteran MC Lyte, may sound contrived. But be prepared to enjoy it. Understated production complements the easygoing groove. And Lyte's street-edged rap interludes add a dash of contemporary nuance without compromising the song or distracting from the Boyz's signature vocals.—GM

[krazymack]

This remake is really good. I enjoy it a lot.

[ClassicCase]

Absolutely a good remake. At least it's one remake that is close to authentic as the original.

[EvanJ]

The album flops, debuting at Number 52.

[bluenote]

lol. who expected the album to do well? i'm surprised they debuted in the top 100. I didnt even know the album came out.