The Rhyme (song)

"The Rhyme" is a song by American rapper Keith Murray. It was released on October 21, 1996 through Jive Records as the only single from Murray's second studio album Enigma. The original version was again produced by Erick Sermon, who utilized samples from Maze's "Before I Let Go" and Run-DMC's "Sucker M.C.'s", with the remix produced by Jay Dee. The official music video for the song was directed by Brian Luvar.

"The Rhyme"
Single by Keith Murray
from the album Enigma
B-side"Yeah"
ReleasedOctober 12, 1996 (1996-10-12)
Recorded1996
GenreHip hop
Length3:37
LabelJive
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Erick Sermon
Keith Murray singles chronology
"Welcome"
(1996)		 "The Rhyme"
(1996)		 "Home Alone"
(1998)
Music video
"The Rhyme" on YouTube
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The single peaked at number 59 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, number 12 on the Hot Rap Songs and number 3 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales charts in the United States.

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Rhyme" (LP Version)
3:37
2."The Rhyme" (Instrumental)
  • Murray
  • Sermon
  • Beverly
3:38
3."The Rhyme" (The Slum Village Instrumental)
  • Murray
  • Sermon
  • Beverly
4:01
4."The Rhyme" (The Slum Village Street Remix)
  • Murray
  • Sermon
  • Beverly
4:01
5."Yeah" (featuring Busta Rhymes, Redman, Erick Sermon and Jamal)
4:52

Charts
Charts (1996) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[2]59
UK Dance (OCC)[3]4
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[4]12
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5]59
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[6]12
US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)[7] 3


References
  1. "Rhyme - Keith Murray | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  2. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  3. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  4. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  5. "Keith Murray Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  6. "Keith Murray Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
  7. "Keith Murray Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard.
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