The New Formula | ||||
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Released | 1990 | |||
Recorded | 1989-1990 | |||
Studio | Soundworks Studio ( NYC ) | |||
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Length | 52:37 | |||
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The New Formula is a studio album released in 1990 by American R&B group Today. [1] [2] The album was the group's second album, and included the single "I Got the Feeling", along with a remix of "Why You Get Funky on Me", a #2 single which first appeared on the soundtrack for the film House Party , released earlier in the year. [1] The album spent 27 weeks on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and peaked at #19 on November 24, 1990. [2]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "I Got the Feeling" | Dr. Freeze | 4:05 |
2. | "Every Little Thing About You" | Charles Farrar / Troy Taylor | 5:19 |
3. | "Self Centered" | Charles Farrar / Troy Taylor | 5:00 |
4. | "Let Me Know" | Bernard Belle / Larry Singeltary | 5:07 |
5. | "Why You Get Funky on Me (Remix)" | Gene Griffin | 7:24 |
6. | "Trying to Get Over You" | Barry Coffing | 5:29 |
7. | "I Wanna Come Back Home" | Nat Adderley | 5:43 |
8. | "Home Is Where You Belong" | Troy Taylor | 4:33 |
9. | "Tennis Anyone" | Bernard Belle / Larry Singletary | 5:56 |
10. | "Gonna Make You Mine" | Charles Farrar / Troy Taylor | 4:38 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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11. | "No Need to Worry" | Bernard Belle / Lee Drakeford | 5:21 |
12. | "My Happiness" | Bernard Belle | 5:31 |
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