Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg
TLC · 1991
32 min · 6 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
A vibrant blend of new jack swing and R&B, pulsing with infectious grooves and confident lyrics.
Why this album works
'Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg' was a commercial success, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning TLC a spot as leading figures in the early '90s R&B scene. The song's unique fusion of hip-hop and soul not only captured listeners' attention but also helped pave the way for future female artists in hip-hop and R&B.
- Best for
- infectious grooves for dancing steady rhythm for workout sessions confident anthems for empowerment
- Context
- Released on November 22, 1991, 'Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg' marked TLC's debut single, setting the stage for their influential career in contemporary R&B. At this point, the group was still relatively unknown, but they would soon rise to prominence with their innovative sound and bold approach to themes of independence and self-empowerment.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Christina Aguilera· Flo Rida· Pitbull· Panic! at the Disco· Taylor Swift· Katy Perry· Ricky Martin· Linkin Park
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg (Album Version) Standout 5:39
- 2 Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg (Smoothed Down Radio Remix) Standout 4:37
- 3 Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg (Smoothed Down Extended Remix) 5:53
- 4 Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg (Dallas' Dirt Mix) 5:56
- 5 Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg (Left Eye's "3 Minutes And Counting") 5:47
- 6 Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg (Rap Version) 4:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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