: After hearing tracks prepared by producer Dr. Freeze , a record rep suggested they record "I Wanna Sex You Up" instead. "I'm Dreamin'" eventually became a hit for Christopher Williams .
The song's iconic "sultry" feel is largely due to its heavy use of samples. : After hearing tracks prepared by producer Dr
: The track famously samples Betty Wright’s live performance of " Tonight Is the Night ". The song's iconic "sultry" feel is largely due
: Beyond the movie, the song became a pop culture touchstone, famously featuring in a 1992 episode of Beverly Hills, 90210 where the group made a cameo appearance. : Wright sued the producers for using the
: Wright sued the producers for using the sample without permission. She ultimately won and was awarded 35% of all royalties from the song.
Interestingly, Color Me Badd wasn't the first choice for this track.
: Their label, Giant Records , initially had no plans to release it as a single. It only became a massive hit after radio stations began playing it of their own volition. Sampling and Legal Struggles