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| Strictly Business | |
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| Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
| Released | October 29, 1991 |
| Recorded | 1991 |
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| Length | 46:41 |
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Strictly Business is the soundtrack to the 1991 comedy film, Strictly Business . It was released on October 29, 1991, through Uptown Records and consisted of hip hop and R&B music. The soundtrack reached number 64 on the Top R&B Albums chart, and its lone single, "Strictly Business" by LL Cool J, did not chart.
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Just Want Love" | Stephanie Mills | 4:04 |
| 2. | "You Called and Told Me" | Jeff Redd | 5:25 |
| 3. | "Strictly Business" | LL Cool J | 4:14 |
| 4. | "You Remind Me" | Mary J. Blige | 5:09 |
| 5. | "Fat Rat" | Grand Puba | 4:09 |
| 6. | "Let's Fly" | Jodeci | 3:39 |
| 7. | "How to Flow" | Nice & Smooth | 4:26 |
| 8. | "Let the People Sing" | Heavy D & the Boyz | 3:44 |
| 9. | "Shining Star" | Leaders of the New School | 3:45 |
| 10. | "Lock It" | Rare Essence | 3:55 |
| 11. | "Now's the B Turn" | Laquan | 4:50 |
| Total length: | 46:41 | ||
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