Groove Thang

"Groove Thang" is a song by American R&B group Zhané recorded for their debut album Pronounced Jah-Nay (1994). it was produced 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. The single was released on March 25, 1994 and the music video was 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)

Release and reception

Jose F. Promis at Allmusic considered the song 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]

Track listings

CD, Maxi-Single

1. "Groove Thang" (LP Version) - 3:54
2. "Groove Thang" (Kay Gee's Remix) - 4:25
3. "Groove Thang" (Maurice's Club Mix) - 7:40
4. "Groove Thang" (Maurice's Groove Dub) - 7:06
5. "Groove Thang" (Remix Instrumental) - 4:29

12", Vinyl

1. "Groove Thang" (LP Version) - 3:54
2. "Groove Thang" (Kay Gee's Remix) - 4:25
3. "Groove Thang" (Remix Instrumental) - 4:29
4. "Groove Thang" (Acapella) - 3:38
5. "Groove Thang" (Maurice's Club Mix) - 7:40
6. "Groove Thang" (Maurice's Groove Dub) - 7:06

Personnel

Information taken from Discogs.[2][3]

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

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1994) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[4] 17 Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[5] 3 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[6] 84 France (SNEP)[7] 42 Germany (Official German Charts)[8] 99 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[9] 7 UK Singles (OCC)[10] 34 U.S. Billboard Hot 100[11] 17 U.S. Dance Music/Club Play Singles[11] 13 U.S. Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales[11] 1 U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks[11] 2 U.S. Rhythmic Top 40[11] 4 U.S. Top 40 Mainstream[11] 33

Year-end charts Chart (1994) Position Canada Top Singles (RPM)[12] 41 US Billboard Hot 100[13] 74

Notes

1. "allmusic ((( Pronounced Jah-Nay > Review )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-05-16.
2. "Zhané - Groove Thang (CD, Maxi) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 2010-05-17.
3. "Zhané - Groove Thang (Remix) (12") at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 2010-05-17.
4. "Australian-charts.com – Zhané – Groove Thang". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
5. "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 2452." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
6. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 11 no. 14. April 2, 1994. p. 18. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
7. "Lescharts.com – Zhané – Groove Thang" (in French). Les classement single.
8. "Offiziellecharts.de – Zhané – Groove Thang". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
9. "Charts.nz – Zhané – Groove Thang". Top 40 Singles.
10. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
11. "Pronounced Jah-Nay Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on January 7, 2014. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
12. "Top 50 Dance Tracks of 1994". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
13. "Billboard Top 100 – 1994". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved January 17, 2021.