What makes Time and Chance by Color Me Badd notable?

The album peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200 and featured the hit single 'How Deep,' which reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its fusion of contemporary R&B and pop elements solidified Color Me Badd's place in early '90s music and influenced subsequent acts in the genre. Time and Chance is Color Me Badd's sophomore album, released following their successful debut, C.M.B., which established them as prominent figures in the new jack swing movement. By 1993, the group was navigating the challenge of maintaining relevance after their initial commercial peak, demonstrating artistic growth and experimentation with various sounds.

Who is Time and Chance for?

Time and Chance works well if you're into polished harmonies with smooth transitions, playful tracks for group enjoyment and catchy choruses for sing-alongs.

How many songs are on Time and Chance?

Time and Chance has 17 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.

Time and Chance

Color Me Badd · 1993

64 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B

A polished blend of R&B harmonies and hip-hop grooves that reflects the early '90s pop culture landscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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How Deep — This track showcases the group's signature harmonies paired with a smooth melody, encapsulating their romantic sound while achieving significant radio play.
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Time & Chance — The title track serves as a reflective anthem about love and fate, combining heartfelt lyrics with an infectious groove that resonates throughout the album.
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Groovy Now — With its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, this song exemplifies the group's ability to blend pop sensibilities with R&B rhythms, making it a standout party track.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

polished harmonies with smooth transitions
playful tracks for group enjoyment
catchy choruses for sing-alongs
short interludes enhancing flow
upbeat vibes for celebratory moments

Maybe skip if you

prefer darker, introspective themes
want extended soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context: Time and Chance is Color Me Badd's sophomore album, released following their successful debut, C.M.B., which established them as prominent figures in the new jack swing movement. By 1993, the group was navigating the challenge of maintaining relevance after their initial commercial peak, demonstrating artistic growth and experimentation with various sounds.
Stylistic neighbors: Jodeci· New Edition· SWV

Tracklist

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

1 Intro 0:20
2 Time & Chance 4:23
3 Groovy Now 4:11
4 Let Me Have It All 4:23
5 Rosanna’s Little Sister 3:55
6 How Deep 5:01
7 La tremenda 0:27
8 In The Sunshine 4:52
9 Choose 4:25
10 The Bells 3:33
11 Wildflower 4:40
12 Living Without Her 5:03
13 Close To Heaven 4:19
14 Trust Me 3:58
15 Let’s Start With Forever 4:28
16 God Is Love 5:12
17 Let Love Rule 1:38

What to play next

Listen next

Now & Forever

1996

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Young, Gifted & Badd: The Remixes

1992

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