"Vocab" is a song written and performed by the hip-hop group, Fugees. "Vocab" was issued as the third single from the group's debut album, Blunted on Reality. The song was co-produced by Pras and Wyclef Jean.[4] Similar to the group's previous single, Nappy Heads, "Vocab" is best-known for its remixes, which were both co-produced by Salaam Remi and the Fugees. The song peaked at number 22 on the Billboard rap chart in 1995.[5]
"Vocab" | ||||
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Single by Fugees | ||||
from the album Blunted on Reality | ||||
B-side | "Refugees on the Mic"[1] | |||
Released | October 18, 1994 (1994-10-18)[2] | |||
Recorded | 1992 (1992)[3] | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 5:02 (album version) 4:16 (single edit)[1] | |||
Label | Ruffhouse | |||
Songwriter(s) | Fugees | |||
Producer(s) | Pras Michel, Wyclef Jean,[4] Salaam Remi | |||
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"Vocab" on YouTube | ||||
Chart (1994) | Peak position |
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US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)[5] | 21 |
Chart (1995)[5] | Peak position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard) | 91 |
US Hot Rap Singles (Billboard) | 22 |
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The official music video for "Vocab" was directed by Max Malkin.[6] The video was partially filmed in East Harlem in 1993.[7]
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