"Groove Thang" is a song by American R&B group

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from their debut album, '' Pronounced Jah-Nay'' (1994). Released in January 1994, by

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, it was produced by and features a rap verse from Naughty by Nature. Written by group member Renée A. Neufville, the song is based on a sample of "

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" as performed by

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. It peaked at number 17 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by Markus Blunder.

Critical reception

Jose F. Promis at

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considered "Groove Thang" to be "smooth and infectious" but noted its similarity to the group's previous single, stating that it "sounds like ' Hey Mr. D.J.' part two." J.D. Considine from ''

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'' described it as "near-irresistible" and a "sturdy, bass-thumping number".

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from ''

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'' magazine noted that it "is propelled by precious lead vocals and a

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that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. Plush instrumentation is another plus in the act's bid to keep the momentum at radio and retail in high gear. Overall, odds are in its favor." Ralph Tee from ''

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s ''RM'' Dance Update named it "a fresh new tune destined to do huge things", "with chirpy vocals and a bouncy mid-tempo

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groove".

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described it as a "slowed down

' based sweet slinky strong jogger" in his weekly ''RM'' dance music column.

Track listings

* 12-inch vinyl # "Groove Thang" (LP version) – 3:54 # "Groove Thang" (Kay Gee's remix) – 4:25 # "Groove Thang" (remix instrumental) – 4:29 # "Groove Thang" (acapella) – 3:38 # "Groove Thang" (Maurice's club mix) – 7:40 # "Groove Thang" (Maurice's Groove dub) – 7:06 * Maxi-CD single # "Groove Thang" (LP version) – 3:54 # "Groove Thang" (Kay Gee's remix) – 4:25 # "Groove Thang" (Maurice's club mix) – 7:40 # "Groove Thang" (Maurice's Groove dub) – 7:06 # "Groove Thang" (remix instrumental) – 4:29

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Release history

References

{{Authority control 1993 songs 1994 singles Motown singles Naughty by Nature songs Song recordings produced by Naughty by Nature Songs written by KayGee Songs written by Patrice Rushen Songs written by Treach Songs written by Vin Rock Zhané songs