It's for You (Shanice song)

"It's for You" is a song by American singer and songwriter Shanice, produced by Eric Kirkland and Michael Angelo Saulsberry of Portrait with drum programming by Maurice Thompson. It features a rap verse from Brett Bouldin^[1] and was released in July 1993 by Motown Records from the soundtrack of the 1993 film The Meteor Man. The song became another moderate hit for the singer and a music video was also filmed. Shanice performed "It's for You" on the Family Matters episode "Rock Enroll", which originally aired January 7, 1994.

"It's for You"
Single by Shanice
from the album Meteor Man
Released	July 13, 1993
Recorded	1992–1993
Genre	New jack swing
Length	4:05
Label	Motown
Songwriter(s)	Eric Kirkland Michael Angelo Saulsberry Shanice Wilson
Producer(s)	Eric Kirkland * Michael Angelo Saulsberry
Shanice singles chronology
"Saving Forever for You" (1992) "It's for You" (1993) "Somewhere" (1994)

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard magazine wrote that the song "places Shanice's crystalline voice inside a romantic pop/R&B shuffle tune." He added, "Complemented by Brett Bouldin's understated rap, singer strikes a more mature and soulful stance than on recent efforts. Tightly woven background harmonies create a soothing and dreamy mood. Top 40 and urban radio programmers have already begun to embrace this sparkling jewel of a single. A summery delight."^[2]

Track listing

• 12" single^[3]

A1. It's For You (LP Version)(drum programming by Maurice Thompson) (4:05)

A2. It's For You (Street Mix) (4:34)

A3. It's For You (Mike's Swazza Mix) (4:32)

B1. It's For You (Bassapella) (4:31)

B2. It's For You (LP Instrumental) (4:05)

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1993) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[4] 157 US Billboard Hot 100 (Billboard)[5] 57 US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[6] 33 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 14 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[8] 21 US Cash Box Top 100[9] 55

Year-end charts Chart (1993) Position US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 78