Tha Crossroads
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| "Tha Crossroads" | ||
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| Single by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony | ||
| from the album E. 1999 Eternal | ||
| Released | April 23, 1996 | |
| Format | CD single | |
| Recorded | 1995 | |
| Genre | Midwest Rap | |
| Length | 4:01 | |
| Label | Ruthless | |
| Writer(s) | Bryon McCane, Anthony Henderson, Steven Howse & Charless Scruggs | |
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| Bone Thugs-N-Harmony singles chronology | ||
| "1st Of Tha Month" (1995) |
"Tha Crossroads" (1996) |
"Look Into My Eyes" (1997) |
"Tha Crossroads" is a 1996 song performed by the rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, dedicated to the late rap Icon Eazy-E. Originally named "Crossroad," it wasn't until the group and their producer, DJ U-Neek, decided to remake the song for the radio that the name was changed. The song is performed by 4 of the 5 groups members, (Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, Bizzy Bone and Wish Bone), but a remix can be found which includes later addition Flesh-N-Bone. Bone's lightning fast rhymes are delivered softer than is usual for the group (they are almost singing), creating a sad and heartfelt effect. With soft instrumentals revolving around a sample of The Isley Brothers' "Make Me Say It Again Girl (Pts. 1 And 2)," the song has a sad yet quick tone to it. After receiving high praise for their song the group decided to add it to their already launched album, East 1999 Eternal. The single rose to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 8 weeks, sold over 2 million copies, and would later win a Grammy for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group at the 39th Annual Grammy Awards.
The song was covered by Chingford boy band Blazin' Squad in 2002, and was a UK Singles Chart Number 1 for a week. It was also ranked #1 on VH1's best rap songs countdown.
| Preceded by: "Always Be My Baby" by Mariah Carey |
Billboard Hot 100 number one single May 18, 1996 |
Succeeded by: "How Do U Want It / California Love" by 2Pac |
| Preceded by: "Killing Me Softly" by Fugees |
RIANZ (New Zealand) number one single 21 June 1996 |
Succeeded by: "Chains" by DLT |
| Preceded by: " Always Be My Baby" by Mariah Carey |
Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks number one single May 11, 1996 |
Succeeded by: "You're Makin' Me High / Let It Flow" by Toni Braxton |
| Preceded by: "Round Round" by Sugababes |
UK number-one single (Blazin Squad version) August 25, 2002 (1 week) |
Succeeded by: "The Tide Is High" by Atomic Kitten |
