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"Groove Thang" is a song by American R&B group Zhané recorded for their debut album, Pronounced Jah-Nay (1994). Released on March 25, 1994, it was produced by and features a rap verse from Naughty by Nature. The song is based on a sample of "Haven't You Heard" as performed by Patrice Rushen. A music video was made to accompany the song, directed by Markus Blunder.

"Groove Thang"
Single by Zhané featuring Naughty By Nature
from the album Pronounced Jah-Nay
Released	March 25, 1994
Recorded	1993
Genre	R&B hip hop soul dance funk
Length	3:55
Label	Motown
Songwriter(s)	Brown, Mims, Naughty by Nature, Neufville, Rushen
Producer(s)	Naughty by Nature
Zhané singles chronology
"Hey Mr. D.J." (1993) "Groove Thang" (1994) "Sending My Love" (1994)
Naughty by Nature singles chronology
"Written on Ya Kitten" (1993) "Groove Thang" (1994) "Clap Yo Hands" (1995)

Critical reception

Jose F. Promis at AllMusic considered "Groove Thang" to be "smooth and infectious" but noted its similarity to the group's previous single, stating that it "sounds like 'Hey Mr. D.J.' part two."[1] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Rap stars Naughty By Nature are the groove masters behind this slightly derivative follow-up to the gold-selling "Hey, Mr. DJ". Track is propelled by precious lead vocals and a chorus that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. Plush instrumentation is another plus in the act's bid to keep the momentum at radio and retail in high gear. Overall, odds are in its favor."[2] Ralph Tee from Music Week's RM Dance Update deemed it as "a fresh new tune destined to do huge things", "with chirpy vocals and a bouncy mid-tempo dance groove".[3] Another editor, James Hamilton described it as a "slowed down Patrice Rushen 'Haven't You Heard' based sweet slinky strong jogger".[4]

Track listings

Personnel

Information taken from Discogs.[5][6]

• music – Patrice Rushen
• production – Naughty by Nature
• remixing – Maurice Joshua, Kay Gee
• writing – Renee A. Neufville

Charts

Notes

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