"Romeo" | ||||
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Single by Dino featuring Doctor Ice | ||||
from the album Swingin' | ||||
Released | September 7, 1990 | |||
Genre | New Jack Swing, contemporary R&B | |||
Length | 4:10 | |||
Label | Island | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Dino | |||
Dino singles chronology | ||||
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"Romeo" is a song written and produced by Dino, featuring a rap by Doctor Ice (of UTFO). [1] The song is the opening track on his second album Swingin' and was issued as the album's first single. It is Dino's biggest hit to date in the United States, peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990. [2] [3]
All songs written and produced by Dino; all songs feature Doctor Ice except tracks 3 and 5. [1]
Chart (1990–1991) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA) [4] | 105 |
Canada RPM Top 100 Singles [5] | 32 |
New Zealand RIANZ [6] | 48 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [7] | 6 |
US Hot Dance Music/Club Play [7] | 35 |
US Hot R&B Singles [7] | 69 |
Chart (1990) | Position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 [8] | 80 |
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