Hickeys on Your Chest
"Hickeys on Your Chest" is the first single from The Voice in the Mirror, released in 1992. The song is a playful and humorous story about Little Shawn's romantic escapades with various women. The song samples "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" by Barry White and "I'm Glad You're Mine" by Al Green. The song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart.
I Made Love (4 Da Very 1st Time)
"I Made Love (4 Da Very 1st Time)" is the second single from The Voice in the Mirror, released in 1992. The song is a sincere and emotional confession of Little Shawn's first sexual experience with his girlfriend. The song samples "I Want to Be Your Man" by Roger Troutman and "Love's Theme" by Love Unlimited Orchestra. The song reached number 71 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales chart and number 28 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart.
Dom Perignon
"Dom Perignon" is the third and final single from The Voice in the Mirror, released in 1995. The song features a guest appearance by The Notorious B.I.G., who was Little Shawn's friend and labelmate at Uptown Records. The song is a boastful and braggadocious anthem about their lavish lifestyle and success in the rap game. The song samples "The Payback" by James Brown and "You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else" by The Jones Girls. The song charted at number 105 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, number 87 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart and number 23 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart. The song was also featured on the soundtrack to the Fox TV crime drama New York Undercover.
Legacy and Influence
Little Shawn is considered to be one of the pioneers of the East Coast hip hop scene in the early 1990s. He influenced many other rappers from Brooklyn, such as Jay-Z, Big Daddy Kane, Fabolous and others. He also had a close relationship with The Notorious B.I.G., who was on his way to record a verse for Little Shawn when he was robbed and shot five times in 1994. Little Shawn later changed his stage name to Shawn Pen after leaving prison in 2003, where he served time for drug trafficking. He has since released several singles and mixtapes, such as "Bout That Life" featuring Malik Yusef and Styles P in 2013.
Little Shawn's album The Voice in the Mirror is regarded as a classic and underrated gem in hip hop history. It showcases his lyrical skills, storytelling abilities and charismatic personality over diverse and soulful production. It is available for streaming on Spotify and other platforms.
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