Summer Bunnies

"Summer Bunnies"
"Summer Bunnies"
Single by R. Kelly
from the album 12 Play
Released	July 28, 1994
Recorded	1993
Genre	Hip hop; R&B; new jack swing;
Length	4:14
Label	Jive
Songwriter(s)	Robert Kelly
Producer(s)	R. Kelly
R. Kelly singles chronology

"Summer Bunnies" is a song written, produced and performed by American R&B musician R. Kelly, released in July 1994 as the fourth single from his debut album, 12 Play (1993). The song reached #55 on the Billboard Hot 100, #23 on the UK Top 40 and #20 on the US R&B chart. It heavily samples the 1982 Gap Band song "Outstanding". The remix of the song which featured his protégé Aaliyah, sampled the 1970 The Spinners' hit "It's a Shame".

Music video[edit]

The music video was shot for the remix featuring Aaliyah (Summer Bunnies Contest remix), as opposed to the album version.

Charts[edit]

Chart (1994)	Peak position
Europe (European Dance Radio)^[1]	17
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)^[2]	16
Netherlands (Dutch Single Tip)^[3]	9
UK Singles (OCC)^[4]	23
UK Dance (OCC)	7
UK Dance (Music Week)^[5]	7
UK Club Chart (Music Week)^[6]	44
US Billboard Hot 100^[7]	55
US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)	20
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)^[7]	22
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)^[7]	20

References[edit]

^ "European Dance Radio Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media. 1 October 1994. p. 18. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
^ "R. Kelly – Summer Bunnies" (in Dutch). top40.nl. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
^ "R. KELLY - SUMMER BUNNIES" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
^ "officialcharts.com". officialcharts.com. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
^ "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 3 September 1994. p. 28. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
^ "The RM Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). 27 August 1994. p. 8. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c "R. Kelly - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on 2013-06-20.

[1] "European Dance Radio Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media. 1 October 1994. p. 18. Retrieved 27 May 2023.

[2] "R. Kelly – Summer Bunnies" (in Dutch). top40.nl. Retrieved 18 July 2021.

[3] "R. KELLY - SUMMER BUNNIES" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 18 July 2021.

[4] "officialcharts.com". officialcharts.com. Retrieved December 6, 2022.

[5] "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 3 September 1994. p. 28. Retrieved 26 April 2021.

[6] "The RM Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). 27 August 1994. p. 8. Retrieved 19 May 2023.

[billboard-7] "R. Kelly - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on 2013-06-20.

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v t e R. Kelly: 12 Play
12 Play albums	12 Play TP-2.com TP.3 Reloaded
12 Play	"Sex Me" "Bump N' Grind" "Your Body's Callin'" "Summer Bunnies" "It Seems Like You're Ready" "Sadie"
TP-2.com	"I Wish" "The Storm Is Over Now" "Fiesta (Remix)" "Feelin' on Yo Booty" "A Woman's Threat"
TP.3 Reloaded	"In the Kitchen" "Trapped in the Closet (Chapter 1)" "Playa's Only" "Slow Wind" "Burn It Up"
Tours	The 12 Play Very Necessary Tour The TP-2.com Tour R. Kelly Live the Light It Up Tour
Related articles	R. Kelly R. Kelly discography 12 Play: 4th Quarter Hair Braider

v t e R. Kelly singles
Discography Production discography Videography Awards and nominations
Born into the 90's	"She's Got That Vibe" "Honey Love" "Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ)" "Dedicated" "Hey Love (Can I Have a Word)"
12 Play	"Sex Me (Parts I and II)" "Bump N' Grind" "Your Body's Callin'" "Summer Bunnies" "It Seems Like You're Ready"
R. Kelly	"You Remind Me of Something" "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" "Thank God It's Friday" "I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)"
R.	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Half on a Baby" "Home Alone" "I'm Your Angel" "When a Woman's Fed Up" "Did You Ever Think" "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" "Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy"
TP-2.com	"I Wish" "The Storm Is Over Now" "Fiesta (Remix)" "Feelin' on Yo Booty" "A Woman's Threat"
Chocolate Factory	"The World's Greatest" "Ignition (Remix)" "Snake" "Step in the Name of Love (Remix)"
The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1	"Thoia Thoing"
Happy People/U Saved Me	"Happy People" "U Saved Me"
TP.3 Reloaded	"In the Kitchen" "Trapped in the Closet (Chapter 1)" "Playa's Only" "Slow Wind" "Burn It Up"
Double Up	"I'm a Flirt (Remix)" "Same Girl" "Double Up" "Rock Star"
Untitled	"Supaman High" "Number One" "Religious" "Echo"
Love Letter	"When a Woman Loves"
Write Me Back	"Share My Love" "Feelin' Single" "When a Man Lies"
Black Panties	"My Story" "Genius" "Cookie" "Legs Shakin'"
The Buffet	"Backyard Party" "Switch Up"
Other singles	"Soldier's Heart" "Honey" "Big Chips" "Hair Braider" "I Believe" "Sign of a Victory" "Platinum" "I Look to You" "Bump & Grind 2014" "Ignition (Viceroy Remix)" "I Admit"
Featured singles	"Down with the Clique" "Street Dreams (Remix)" "Be Careful" "Friend of Mine (Remix)" "Satisfy You" "Contagious" "We Thuggin'" "Gigolo" "Hotel" "Gangsta Girl" "Till the World Ends" "So Sexy" "So Sexy Chapter II (Like This)" "Wonderful" "That's That Shit" "Go Getta" "Speedin'" "Out of This Club" "All the Above" "Ms. Chocolate" "We Been On" "Do What U Want" "PYD" "Make The World Go Round" "It's Your World"
Soundtrack singles	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Bad Man" "The World's Greatest" "I Believe" "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"
Other songs	"It Seems Like You're Ready" "Sadie" "G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T." "Heaven I Need a Hug" "I Need an Angel" "Real Talk" "You Are Not Alone" "Shut Up" "Betcha Gon' Know" "Marching Band" "Wake Up Everybody" "I Admit"
Category:R. Kelly songs Category:Songs written by R. Kelly

v t e Aaliyah
Discography Songs Awards and nominations
Studio albums	Age Ain't Nothing but a Number One in a Million Aaliyah
Compilation albums	I Care 4 U Ultimate Aaliyah
Singles	"Back & Forth" "At Your Best (You Are Love)" "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number" "Down with the Clique" "The Thing I Like" "Are You Ready?" "If Your Girl Only Knew" "Got to Give It Up" "One in a Million" "4 Page Letter" "The One I Gave My Heart To" "Hot Like Fire" "Journey to the Past" "Are You That Somebody?" "I Don't Wanna" "Try Again" "Come Back in One Piece" "We Need a Resolution" "Rock the Boat" "More Than a Woman" "Miss You" "I Care 4 U" "Don't Know What to Tell Ya" "Come Over" "Enough Said" "Poison"
Featured singles	"I Need You Tonight" "Live and Die for Hip Hop" "Up Jumps da Boogie" "Don't Think They Know"
Other songs	"Summer Bunnies (Summer Bunnies Contest Extended Remix)" "Your Body's Callin' (His & Hers Extended Remix)" "No One Knows How to Love Me Quite Like You Do" "Choosey Lover"
Related topics	R. Kelly Barry Hankerson Rashad Haughton Gladys Knight Death of Aaliyah Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B
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