"For You" is a song by Kenny Lattimore, issued as the third and final single from his eponymous debut album. The song is his only hit to date on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #33 in 1997. It was written by Kenny Lerum, and produced by Barry Eastmond. [4] This single received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for the song at the 40th Grammy Awards, he lost to R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly".[5]
| "For You" | ||||
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| Single by Kenny Lattimore | ||||
| from the album Kenny Lattimore | ||||
| Released | March 11, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1995[1] | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 3:57 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kenny Lerum[2] | |||
| Producer(s) | Barry Eastmond[3] | |||
| Kenny Lattimore singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "For You" on YouTube | ||||
Music video
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The official music video for the song was directed by Okuwah Garrett.[6]
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 33 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 6 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[9] | 40 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (1997) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 15 |
References
edit- ^ "Kenny Lattimore - Kenny Lattimore - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved July 7, 2014.
- ^ "For You - Kenny Lattimore - Listen, Appearances, Song Review - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ "Kenny Lattimore - For You (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ "Kenny Lattimore - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
- ^ "The 1998 Grammy Award Winners". The New York Times. February 26, 1998. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
- ^ ""For You" by Kenny Lattimore - Music Video - VH1.com". VH1. Retrieved July 8, 2014.[dead link]
- ^ "Kenny Lattimore Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ "Kenny Lattimore Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ "Kenny Lattimore Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
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