I've always loved Shanice's song "I Love Your Smile". Narada did a fantastic job with the production and vocal arrangement, and Shanice nailed it. This song does make you feel "happy go lucky", and the feel is very refreshing!
@@loki2240 exactly, it will always be one of those "feel good" records. Quest made the perfect comparison when he brought up Earth, Wind & Fire who always made those records that just put you in a happier place sonically...
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🎤 *Shanice talks about working with Narda Michael Walden for "I Love Your Smile"* - Shanice collaborated with Narda Michael Walden for the entire album. - She came up with all the album titles except "Silent Prayer." - Despite the initial hesitation due to the song's softer tone, Narda pushed Shanice vocally, creating a positive and relaxed recording environment. 02:14 🎶 *"I Love Your Smile" and Shanice's initial thoughts on its release* - Shanice was initially unsure about "I Love Your Smile" as the first single. - She preferred a song with a harder edge, influenced by her love for rap and hip-hop. - Gerald Busby insisted on "I Love Your Smile" as the first single, leading to initial disagreements, but Shanice later realized its joyous impact. 04:32 🌟 *Impact and reinvention of "I Love Your Smile"* - The song brought joy during a dark time (Desert Storm War). - Despite concerns about potential corniness, the song resonated widely and received praise from unexpected quarters like Snoop Dogg and Chris Brown. - Chris Brown sought approval before reinventing the song, and Shanice loved his version, appreciating the beautiful reinvention. 06:39 🎼 *The creation of the catchy "Doo doo doo" part in "I Love Your Smile"* - The catchy "Doo doo doo" part aimed for universal appeal across languages. - Branford Marcelus played on the song, adding a unique touch to the track. - Shanice expresses a desire to meet Branford Marcelus, highlighting the interesting dynamics of their collaboration. Made with HARPA AI
lol, the irony that she thought "I Love Your Smile" would be perceived as corny and she probably had all the hood dudes at the time wanting to get with her BECAUSE of that record... 😂
Funny how memory works. I just watched a video on RUclips where Shanice performed this song on Jay Leno with Branford Marsalis. I guess she forgot, doesn’t remember or … who knows. Interesting.
And she still has a lovely smile
I’ve been a Hip-Hop fan since the 80’s and I absolutely love that song. We needed some happiness and that song was the JAM! Thank you Shanice!
I've always loved Shanice's song "I Love Your Smile". Narada did a fantastic job with the production and vocal arrangement, and Shanice nailed it. This song does make you feel "happy go lucky", and the feel is very refreshing!
It's for you.. Is my jawwn..
Narada is a musical 🎵 genius
I was living in Washington D.C. when that song dropped.
Cars driving by and people were blasting that song.
It's the end of 2023 and still a Jam. 🔊🎶🎵🎼
Awesome interview with an incredible artist
The perfect pop song. My favorite from that era.
I was in her hometown of Pittsburgh at the time, and local radio killed this song. But it was great that they supported one of their own.
It's also a great "feel good" song, and I still enjoy it and share it with my kids today.
@@loki2240 exactly, it will always be one of those "feel good" records. Quest made the perfect comparison when he brought up Earth, Wind & Fire who always made those records that just put you in a happier place sonically...
Great interview 🙌🏾 i love "i love your smile" 😁
I looked for that song for years and found it in February 2020 😂
This song is the soundtrack to my first love. Thank you!
Dope. For Real
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 🎤 *Shanice talks about working with Narda Michael Walden for "I Love Your Smile"*
- Shanice collaborated with Narda Michael Walden for the entire album.
- She came up with all the album titles except "Silent Prayer."
- Despite the initial hesitation due to the song's softer tone, Narda pushed Shanice vocally, creating a positive and relaxed recording environment.
02:14 🎶 *"I Love Your Smile" and Shanice's initial thoughts on its release*
- Shanice was initially unsure about "I Love Your Smile" as the first single.
- She preferred a song with a harder edge, influenced by her love for rap and hip-hop.
- Gerald Busby insisted on "I Love Your Smile" as the first single, leading to initial disagreements, but Shanice later realized its joyous impact.
04:32 🌟 *Impact and reinvention of "I Love Your Smile"*
- The song brought joy during a dark time (Desert Storm War).
- Despite concerns about potential corniness, the song resonated widely and received praise from unexpected quarters like Snoop Dogg and Chris Brown.
- Chris Brown sought approval before reinventing the song, and Shanice loved his version, appreciating the beautiful reinvention.
06:39 🎼 *The creation of the catchy "Doo doo doo" part in "I Love Your Smile"*
- The catchy "Doo doo doo" part aimed for universal appeal across languages.
- Branford Marcelus played on the song, adding a unique touch to the track.
- Shanice expresses a desire to meet Branford Marcelus, highlighting the interesting dynamics of their collaboration.
Made with HARPA AI
Tracy!!!!!!❤❤❤❤
Dunnut dunt dunt dun dun dun...was genius. She had a good team around her for that first one.
“It’s For You”
From Meteor Man Soundtrack
Is My Jam
lol, the irony that she thought "I Love Your Smile" would be perceived as corny and she probably had all the hood dudes at the time wanting to get with her BECAUSE of that record... 😂
Funny how memory works. I just watched a video on RUclips where Shanice performed this song on Jay Leno with Branford Marsalis. I guess she forgot, doesn’t remember or … who knows. Interesting.