"I'm Ready" is a song by American singer Tevin Campbell. It was written by Babyface for Campbell's second studio album of the same name while production was helmed by Babyface and Daryl Simmons. Released as the album's second single, it became a success on both the pop and R&B charts, reaching the top-ten in New Zealand and on the US Billboard Hot 100 as well as the top-five on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. "I'm Ready" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 37th awards ceremony.
Music video An accompanying music video for "I'm Ready" was filmed by German film director Marcus Nispel.
Track listings
Notes denotes additional producer
Credits and personnel Credits adapted from liner notes.Tevin Campbell - I'm Ready (CD liner notes) - Qwest/Warner Bros 9362-45388-2
Tevin Campbell – lead and background vocals Babyface – writer, composer, producer, all music and background vocals Daryl Simmons – producer Randy Walker – MIDI technician
Jim Zumpano, Donnell Sullivan – recording engineers Rail Rogut, Steve Warner, Ulrich Wild – assistant engineers Dave Way – mixing engineer Ivy Skoff – production coordinator
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "I'm Ready" Chart (1994) Peakposition
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "I'm Ready"Chart (1994)PositionUS Billboard Hot 100 45US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard) 12US Cash Box Top 100 29
Certifications and sales
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