(including tracks like "Once Upon a Time") Other R&B hits from 1999/2000 The history of the Claudja Barry sample
The song explores a relatable, albeit controversial, narrative of . Montell Jordan - Get It On Tonite
The chorus line "We got a situation..." became a widely used pop-culture phrase. 📈 Chart Performance & Legacy (including tracks like "Once Upon a Time") Other
The song was originally performed by Derrick Dimitry in 1997, but after his label folded, it was passed to Jordan. 📝 Lyric & Storyline but after his label folded
"Get It On Tonite" cemented Jordan's status as a consistent hitmaker rather than a "one-hit wonder".
The track is built on a heavy, recognizable groove that became a club mainstay at the turn of the millennium.