Do Me, Baby

"Do Me, Baby" is a Prince ballad from his 4th album, Controversy written by Prince. It was released as the third and final U.S. single from the album. With a running time of almost eight minutes, it is the longest track on the album.

Cover version

The single did not chart until a cover version by R&B singer Meli'sa Morgan was released as the lead single from her debut album of the same name. In 1986, Morgan's version went to number one on Billboard's R&B Singles chart, and number forty-six on the Billboard Hot 100.

It was used as a sample in the late hip hop legend 2Pac single To Live & Die in L.A..

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Do Me Baby (album)

Do Me Baby is the debut studio album by American recording artist Meli'sa Morgan. Released in 1986, it reached number 41 on the US Billboard Pop Albums and number 4 on the US R&B Albums chart. The album features the number-one R&B hit "Do Me, Baby", a cover of the Prince song.

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Credits adapted from original liner notes.

Credits

Credits adapted from original liner notes.

Do Me!

"Do Me!" is a song by hip hop/R&B group Bell Biv DeVoe. The song was released in 1990 as the second single from the group's multi-platinum debut album, Poison. A remix is included on the group's WBBD-Bootcity!: The Remix Album, released in 1991.

Release and reception

In June 1990, "Do Me!" entered the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at number 92. In September, the song reached number three, tying previous single "Poison" as Bell Biv DeVoe's biggest hit on the pop charts. The song remained on the Hot 100 for 22 weeks. Elsewhere, the single peaked at number 4 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 6 on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart. The song ranked number 11 on the Billboard Year-End chart for 1990.

Legacy

Davitt Sigerson called the song a "landmark in priapic obsession," and added, "[i]f the true spirit of the male love jones could speak, its words would be B.B.D.'s: 'Slap it up, flip it, rub it down, oh no!'" The song makes reference to Swatch watches, a popular accessory of the 1980s.

Dôme (coffeehouse)

Dôme Coffee is a franchise chain of European-style café restaurants based in Perth, Australia.

It is an extensive chain in Western Australia, with numerous locations.

Dome also has developed a number of locations in Tasmania, as well as internationally, including Dubai, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and at the Malé International Airport in the Maldives.

History

It was founded by Patria Jafferies and Phil May in 1990.

The initial outlet was established in Napoleon St, Cottesloe in 1993. By the early 2000s it was a significant player in the larger Australian market

There are now over 100 Dôme cafés in seven countries. The corporate headquarters are in Maylands, Western Australia.

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