"93 'til Infinity" is a song by American hip-hop group Souls of Mischief. It was released in 1993 as the second single from their debut album of the same name. It was their only single to ever chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 72. The single has been hailed by critics as an inspiration for the hip-hop genre, landing at number 5 on the Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest West Coast Hip-Hop Songs of All Time" list in 2023, and number 7 on the BBC's "The greatest hip-hop songs of all time" list.[1][2][3]
| "93 'til Infinity" | ||||
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| Single by Souls of Mischief | ||||
| from the album 93 'til Infinity | ||||
| B-side | "Disseshowedo" | |||
| Released | 1993 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:46 | |||
| Label | Jive | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | A-Plus | |||
| Souls of Mischief singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "93 'til Infinity" on YouTube | ||||
Background and writing edit
The backing track was composed through usage of samples from Billy Cobham's 1974 "Heather", a song from his album Crosswinds.[4] A-Plus told XXL that he created the song, originally titled "91 'til Infinity", when the group was still in high school. He indicated that the song was originally a "slower, more somber beat" and that it was emotional after writing and rapping to the group members. The name was changed to 93 'til Infinity after Souls of Mischief got a record deal in 1992 but knew the song wouldn't be released until 1993. A-Plus went on to say that he originally gave the beat to Pep Love and then took it back when they began working on their debut studio album.[5]
Music video edit
The video was directed by Michael Lucero and was filmed in numerous locations, including Yosemite National Park.[5]
Track listing edit
- 12", CD, Vinyl
- "93 'til Infinity" (LP Version) - 4:46
- "93 'til Infinity" (Remix) - 4:40
- "93 'til Infinity" (LP Instrumental) - 4:48
- "93 'til Infinity" (Remix Instrumental) - 4:40
- "Disseshowedo" - 3:59
Charts edit
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 72 |
| US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[7] | 20 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 65 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[9] | 11 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[10] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[11] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ "How Souls Of Mischief's 93 'til Infinity' inspired a new future for hip-hop". DJMag.com. 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ "The 100 Greatest West Coast Hip-Hop Songs of All Time". Rolling Stone. 2023-05-01. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ "The greatest hip-hop songs of all time". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ Who Flipped It Better? Souls of Mischief vs. Rick Ross vs. Big K.R.I.T. theboombox.com
- ^ a b Souls Of Mischief Break Down The Making Of “93 ‘Til Infinity” - XXL XXL.com
- ^ "Souls of Mischief Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "Souls of Mischief Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "Souls of Mischief Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "Souls of Mischief Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "British single certifications – Souls of Mischief – 93 til Infinity". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Souls of Mischief – 93 'til Infinity". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
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