It was a major commercial success, peaking at #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
The track is a quintessential example of New Jack Swing , blending soul, doo-wop, and hip-hop beats. Boyz II Men - Motownphilly
The song was co-written and produced by Dallas Austin . Michael Bivins (of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe), who discovered the group, provided the guest rap during the bridge. Music Video Highlights It was a major commercial success, peaking at
Filmed in December 1990, the Official Music Video is a celebration of the group's hometown of Philadelphia: It was a major commercial success
The title "Motownphilly" is a portmanteau of two of the group's biggest influences: Motown (1960s soul) and Philly soul (1970s Philadelphia sound).