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2 X 2

Milli Vanilli · 1989

77 min · 18 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · rapping

An upbeat fusion of dance-pop and R&B with catchy hooks and infectious rhythms that defined late '80s club culture.

2 X 2 is an album by Milli Vanilli, released in 1989. An upbeat fusion of dance-pop and R&B with catchy hooks and infectious rhythms that defined late '80s club culture. '2 X 2' reached number 16 on the Billboard 200 and solidified Milli Vanilli's place in pop music history. Despite its commercial success, the album has become notorious for its association with the lip-syncing scandal that ultimately led to the duo being stripped of their Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 2 X 2 sound like?

An upbeat fusion of dance-pop and R&B with catchy hooks and infectious rhythms that defined late '80s club culture. Rooted in contemporary R&B and funk.

What makes 2 X 2 by Milli Vanilli notable?

'2 X 2' reached number 16 on the Billboard 200 and solidified Milli Vanilli's place in pop music history. Despite its commercial success, the album has become notorious for its association with the lip-syncing scandal that ultimately led to the duo being stripped of their Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Released in January 1989, '2 X 2' was Milli Vanilli's second studio album, following the massive success of their debut, 'Girl You Know It's True.' At this point, the duo was riding high on their newfound fame, but they were also under scrutiny as questions about their authenticity began to emerge, foreshadowing the later controversies that would engulf their careers.

How many songs are on 2 X 2?

2 X 2 has 18 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.

Tracklist

18 tracks·77:33

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Can’t You Feel My Love 3:32
  • 2 Boy in the Tree 3:10
  • 3 Money 4:09
  • 4 Dance With a Devil 3:12
  • 5 I’m Gonna Miss You Standout 3:59
  • 6 Baby Don’t Forget My Number Standout 4:09
  • 7 Dreams to Remember 3:56
  • 8 Is It Love 3:22
  • 9 Ma Baker 4:24
  • 10 Blame It on the Rain (club mix - long version) Standout 6:38
  • 11 More Than You’ll Ever Know 3:53
  • 12 Take It as It Comes 4:12
  • 13 It’s Your Thing 4:07
  • 14 Dreams to Remember (remix) 3:45
  • 15 All or Nothing (club mix) 4:30
  • 16 Baby Don’t Forget My Number Standout 4:54
  • 17 I’m Gonna Miss You (remix) 5:07
  • 18 Girl You Know It’s True (N.Y. Subway mix - long version) 6:27

Release Date

January 1, 1989

Artist Origin

Germany

Runtime

77 min 33 sec