: Busby was right. Released in October 1991, the song became a global smash, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the R&B charts for four weeks. Fun Facts & Elements
: Shanice was a fan of harder-edged rap groups like Salt-N-Pepa and MC Lyte at the time. She worried that "I Love Your Smile" was "too happy" and might make her look corny to the public. I Love Your Smile
: The song tells a relatable story of a girl "driftin' away" in class or dealing with a "lame" boss at work, only to have her entire world made beautiful by someone's smile. : Busby was right
When Shanice was recording her 1991 album Inner Child , she didn't actually want "I Love Your Smile" to be the first single. She worried that "I Love Your Smile" was
The story behind the classic R&B hit "" is actually one of creative conflict and unexpected success. The Real Story Behind the Song
: The laughter heard at the end of the track actually belongs to Janet Jackson and her then-partner René Elizondo Jr.