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Joy (Blackstreet song)

"Joy" is a song by American R&B group Blackstreet. Written by Teddy Riley, Michael Jackson and Tammy Lucas, it was released as the fifth single from the group's self-titled debut studio album (1994). Originally intended for his eighth studio album, Dangerous, the song features uncredited backing vocals by Jackson.[1]

"Joy"
Single by Blackstreet
from the album Blackstreet
ReleasedMarch 21, 1995 (1995-03-21)
GenreR&B
Length4:55
LabelInterscope
Songwriters
ProducerTeddy Riley
Blackstreet singles chronology
"U Blow My Mind"
(1994)		 "Joy"
(1995)		 "Tonight's the Night"
(1995)
Music video
"Joy" on YouTube

The song peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[2]

Track listing

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  • 12″ and CD single
  1. "Joy" (LP version – no rap) – 4:54
  2. "Joy" (Uptown Joy) – 4:13
  3. "Joy" (Cool Joy) – 5:02
  4. "Joy" (New Carnegie mix) – 4:03
  5. "Joy" (Latin Combo) – 5:10
  6. "Joy" (Quiet Storm) – 4:33

Charts

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Personnel

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Credits adapted from Discogs.[9][10]

  • Engineering – Şerban Ghenea, George Mayers
  • Mixing – Teddy Riley
  • Written by Teddy Riley, Michael Jackson and Tammy Lucas
  • Producer – Teddy Riley
  • Remixing – Teddy Riley
  • Saxophone – Mike Phillips

References

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  1. ↑ Lecocq, Richard; Allard, François (2018). "Dangerous". Michael Jackson All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track. London: Cassell. ISBN 978-1-78840-057-2.
  2. 1 2 "Blackstreet Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 21/5/1995 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  4. ↑ "The RM Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental insert). April 29, 1995. p. 6. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Blackstreet Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Blackstreet Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Hot Dance Music: Maxi-Singles Sales" (PDF). Billboard. April 15, 1995. p. 24. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1995". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Blackstreet - Joy (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved December 28, 2010.
  10. ↑ "Blackstreet - Joy (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved December 28, 2010.
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