Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg
"Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" | ||||
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Single by TLC | ||||
from the album Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip | ||||
Released | November 22, 1991 | |||
Recorded | April 1991[1] | |||
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Producer(s) | Dallas Austin | |||
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"Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" on YouTube |
"Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" is the debut single by
Critical reception
In an retrospective review, Daryl McIntosh from Albumism remarked that on the song, "the fresh look and unique sound of the southern fried trio exploded with flavor that satisfied every taste bud as Chilli’s sweet soprano contrasted T-Boz’s tangy contralto, and Left Eye’s spicy lyrics and natural charisma brought all of the ingredients together." He added, "Throw in Dallas Austin’s production, and you had the perfect musical gumbo that listeners never imagined could be enjoyed in a single serving."[3] Robert Hilburn from Los Angeles Times wrote, "The title may be borrowed from a ‘60s Motown hit, but the playful, kinetic hip-hop attitude--youthful with a feminist edge--is right to the minute."[4]
Music video
The accompanying
Track listing
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Sample credits
The song uses seven samples. The most notable sample used is a sped-up sample of "
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[19] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | November 22, 1991 |
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LaFace | [20] |
United Kingdom | June 8, 1992 |
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Sweden | June 29, 1992 | CD | [22] |
See also
- N.E. Heartbreak
References
- ISBN 9780823076772. Archived from the originalon January 3, 2014. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
- ^ Cinquemani, Sal (October 20, 2013). "TLC – 20". Slant Magazine. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
- ^ McIntosh, Daryl (February 24, 2022). "TLC's Debut Album 'Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip' Turns 30 — Anniversary Retrospective". Albumism. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
- ^ Hilburn, Robert (December 31, 1992). "Dance Energy Saves Dreary '92: Year-End Review". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
- ^ "TLC – AIN'T 2 PROUD 2 BEG". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 2140." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9, no. 28. July 11, 1992. p. 11. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ "European Dance Radio" (PDF). Music & Media. July 4, 1992. p. 22. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 34, 1992" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- ^ "TLC – AIN'T 2 PROUD 2 BEG" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ "TLC – AIN'T 2 PROUD 2 BEG". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ "TLC: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. June 27, 1992. p. 22. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- ^ "TLC Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ "TLC Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ "TLC Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1992". Archived from the original on July 8, 2009. Retrieved July 30, 2010.
- ^ "1992 Year End Chart: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
- ^ "American single certifications – TLC – Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ "Classic Jam: TLC - Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg". Univision.com. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. June 6, 1992. p. 17.
- ^ "TLC: Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg". click2music.se (in Swedish). Archived from the original on February 22, 2005. Retrieved November 30, 2023.