"House Keeper" | ||||
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Single by Men of Vizion | ||||
from the album Personal | ||||
Released | April 9, 1996 [1] | |||
Recorded | 1995 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
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Label | MJJ Music | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Teddy Riley [3] | |||
Men of Vizion singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"House Keeper" on YouTube |
"House Keeper" is the debut single by American R&B group Men of Vizion, released in 1996 from their debut studio album Personal . Co-written by group member George Spencer III, [3] the song was their only appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 67 in 1996. [4]
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The official music video for the song was directed by Jesse Vaughan. [5]
Chart (1996) [4] | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 | 67 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks ( Billboard ) | 13 |
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