"Soul Food"is a song by American hip hop groupGoodie Moband the title track from their debut studio albumof the same name(1995). It was released as the album's second single on February 26, 1996. The song features American singer-songwriterSleepy Brownand was produced byOrganized Noize.
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| SinglebyGoodie MobfeaturingSleepy Brown | ||||
| from the albumSoul Food | ||||
| Released | February 26, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Genre | Conscious hip hop,Southern hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:56 | |||
| Label | LaFace | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Robert Barnett,Brandon Bennett,Marc Benno,Bill Boatman, Thomas Callaway,Cameron Gipp,Willie Knighton,Pigmeat Markham,Leon Russell,Rico Wade, Ray Murray,Patrick Brown | |||
| Producer(s) | Organized Noize | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Soul Food"onYouTube | ||||
Content
editIn the song, each member of Goodie Mob describes their favorite foods[1]and love for thetitular cuisine style,[2][3]and point out how fast food is often bad for one's health.[4]
Critical reception
editTom Doggett ofRapReviewscalled the song "stunning", commenting it "puts you right next to them at the table" and that "The understated beat emphasizes the vocals, and when they sing the chorus together, it is truly beautiful."[1]
Charts
edit| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| USBillboardHot 100[5] | 64 |
| USHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs(Billboard)[6] | 31 |
| USHot Rap Songs(Billboard)[7] | 7 |
References
edit- ^abDoggett, Tom (August 10, 2004)."Goodie Mob: Soul Food: LaFace Records".RapReviews.RetrievedOctober 3,2023.
- ^Huey, Steve."Soul Food – Goodie Mob".AllMusic.RetrievedOctober 3,2023.
- ^Zwickel, Jonathan (March 30, 2004)."Dirty South Classics Album Review - Goodie Mob".Pitchfork.Retrieved3 October2023.
- ^"20 Essential Goodie Mob Tracks".XXL.August 23, 2013.Retrieved3 October2023.
- ^"Goodie Mob Chart History (Hot 100)".Billboard.Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^"Goodie Mob Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)".Billboard.Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^"Goodie Mob Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)".Billboard.Retrieved October 3, 2023.