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.

2 X 2 works well if you're into dynamic flow with multiple peaks, catchy hooks for dance parties and upbeat rhythms for celebrations.

How many songs are on 2 X 2?

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

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.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic flow with multiple peaks
catchy hooks for dance parties
upbeat rhythms for celebrations
nostalgic vibes of late '80s
for upbeat gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

slow-paced, reflective listening
minimalist soundscapes preferred

Where this album fits

Career context: 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.
Stylistic neighbors: New Kids on the Block· Bell Biv DeVoe· Color Me Badd

Tracklist

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 3:59
6 Baby Don’t Forget My Number 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) 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 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

What to play next

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