"It's for You" is a song by American singer and songwriter Shanice, produced by Eric Kirkland and Michael Angelo Saulsberry of Portrait with drum programming by Maurice Thompson. It features a rap verse from Brett Bouldin and was released in July 1993 by Motown from the soundtrack of the 1993 film The Meteor Man. The song became another moderate hit for the singer and a music video was also filmed. Shanice performed "It's for You" on the Family Matters episode "Rock Enroll", which originally aired on January 7, 1994.
Critical reception Larry Flick from Billboard magazine wrote that the song "places Shanice's crystalline voice inside a romantic pop/R&B shuffle tune." He added, "Complemented by Brett Bouldin's understated rap, singer strikes a more mature and soulful stance than on recent efforts. Tightly woven background harmonies create a soothing and dreamy mood. Top 40 and urban radio programmers have already begun to embrace this sparkling jewel of a single. A summery delight."
Track listing 12-inch single A1. "It's for You" (LP version) – 4:05 A2. "It's for You" (Street mix) – 4:34 A3. "It's for You" (Mike's Swazza mix) – 4:32 B1. "It's for You" (Bassapella) – 4:31 B2. "It's for You" (LP instrumental) – 4:05
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1993) PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA) N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column indicates the release's peak on the national chart. Only releases credited to 'Shanice' are listed.157US Billboard Hot 100 57US 12-inch Singles Sales (Billboard) 33US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard) 14US Top 40/Rhythm-Crossover (Billboard) 21US Cash Box Top 100 55
Year-end charts Chart (1993) Position US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard) 78
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesJuly 13, 1993MotownJapanAugust 25, 1993Mini-CDAustraliaOctober 11, 1993
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