Risin' to the Top
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"Risin' to the Top" is a classic song by Keni Burke
. Released in 1982 from the Changes album, its chart position was 63. This song was sampled several times and is considered Burke's signature song
. It was also released on RCA Records. The song was a defining hit for Burke, his best selling song, and showcases his work outside of Five Stairsteps. It was produced by the same artist. Along with the track "Hang Tight," the song was moderately successful, becoming a major hit for Burke, and it brought success to its parent album, being the album's only hit single. "Risin' To The Top" had a very electronic feel, with drums over guitar, strings and keyboards, and it became Burke's best known track.
" by Mary J. Blige
. Another was "Keep Risin' to the Top" by Doug E. Fresh. Because the song was very successful, it was taken by many artists.
Samples:
Samples include: "Crosstown Beef" by Medina Green and "Hey Nas" by Nas feat. Kelis and Claudette Ortiz
Keni Burke
Kenneth M. Burke , better known as Keni Burke, is an American R&B, soul, funk, and jazz singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist who began his career as a member of the 1970s soul outfit, the Five Stairsteps.-Five Stairsteps:As a member of the Five Stairsteps, Burke wrote the...
. Released in 1982 from the Changes album, its chart position was 63. This song was sampled several times and is considered Burke's signature song
Signature song
A signature song is the one song that a popular and well-established singer or band is most closely identified with or best known for, even if they have had success with a variety of songs...
. It was also released on RCA Records. The song was a defining hit for Burke, his best selling song, and showcases his work outside of Five Stairsteps. It was produced by the same artist. Along with the track "Hang Tight," the song was moderately successful, becoming a major hit for Burke, and it brought success to its parent album, being the album's only hit single. "Risin' To The Top" had a very electronic feel, with drums over guitar, strings and keyboards, and it became Burke's best known track.
Samples
This song was sampled numerous, uncountable times. One of those times was in "Love No LimitLove No Limit
"Love No Limit" is a hip hop soul–R&B song written by American R&B singer-songwriter Kenny Greene , co-written by Dave Hall, and produced by DeVante Swing, who is known for his work as a Producer with fellow 1990s R&B group, Jodeci. It was recorded by American recording artist Mary J...
" by Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige
Mary Jane Blige is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in Pop, Rap, Gospel, and R&B. Blige has...
. Another was "Keep Risin' to the Top" by Doug E. Fresh. Because the song was very successful, it was taken by many artists.
Samples:
| Song sampled | Artist | Sampling song | Sampling artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Risin' to the Top" | Keni Burke | "Pyramids" | Madlib |
| "Risin' to the Top" | Keni Burke | "Hip Shaker" | Two Hype |
| "Risin' to The Top" | Keni Burke | "Rap Phenomenon" | The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Method Man and Redman |
| "Risin' To The Top" | Keni Burke | "Fat Rat" | Grand Puba |
| "Risin' to The Top" | Keni Burke | "Mirror Mirror" | Skyzoo & 9th Wonder |
| "Risin' to the Top" | Keni Burke | "Hey Nas" | Nas feat. Kelis and Claudette Ortiz |
| "Risin' To The Top" | Keni Burke | "Crosstown Beef" | Medina Green |
| "Risin' to the Top" | Keni Burke | "Bonus Beat 1" | Celph Titled & Buckwild |
| "Risin' to the Top" | Keni Burke | "Born 2 Live" | O.C. |
| "Risin' to the Top" | Keni Burke | "Love No Limit Love No Limit "Love No Limit" is a hip hop soul–R&B song written by American R&B singer-songwriter Kenny Greene , co-written by Dave Hall, and produced by DeVante Swing, who is known for his work as a Producer with fellow 1990s R&B group, Jodeci. It was recorded by American recording artist Mary J... " |
Mary J. Blige Mary J. Blige Mary Jane Blige is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in Pop, Rap, Gospel, and R&B. Blige has... |
| "Risin' to the Top" | Keni Burke | "Keep Risin' to the Top" | Doug E. Fresh |
| "Risin' to the Top" | Keni Burke | "Around The Way Girl" | LL Cool J |
Samples include: "Crosstown Beef" by Medina Green and "Hey Nas" by Nas feat. Kelis and Claudette Ortiz
Description
This song, having a soul feel, showcases Keni Burke's solo success. Vinyl includes two remixes of the song, the acoustic mix and instrumental.Track List
- Risin' to the Top (Stereo)
- Risin' to the Top (Acoustic Mix)
- Risin' to the Top (Instrumental)