DID YOU KNOW? (RUDE BOYS)

Did you know that the Rude Boy's second single, "Written All Over Your Face"  made the group a sensation?  The Group's single topped the R&B charts and, The song showcased the vocals of Joe N Little III and Edward Buddy Banks, with a cameo appearance by Gerald LeVert. The single rode the charts for 31 weeks, and finally made it to #1 on the Billboard R&B charts and #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, It also won 1991 Award for R&B Single of the Year ("Written All Over Your Face").


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