"Strawberries" is the lead single released from Smooth's fourth and final album, ''

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''. The lyrics are about eating

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with

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with sexual overtones. The song became the most successful of Smooth's career, making it to 49 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and 17 on the

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. This song contains a sample from "Where There Is Love" by

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. Two remixes for the song were made. The more popular Computer remix was produced by Darren "Nitro" Clowers and featured NBA star

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and

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. The other remix was produced by

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and featured Smooth's labelmate, Rufas Blaq.

Track listing

A-side #"Strawberries" (Computer Love Remix)- 5:33 #"Strawberries" (Computer Love Remix Instrumental)- 5:31 #"Strawberries"- 5:37 B-side #"Strawberries" (Marc Kinchen Remix)- 5:16 #"Strawberries" (Marc Kinchen Remix Instrumental)- 5:15 #"Strawberries" (A Capella)- 5:29

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1997 singles Smooth (singer) songs 1997 songs Songs written by Smooth (singer) Strawberries {{1990s-US-single-stub

Track listing

Charts

Weekly charts

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