Smile — I Love Your

The story behind the classic R&B hit "" is actually one of creative conflict and unexpected success. The Real Story Behind the Song

: The laughter heard at the end of the track actually belongs to Janet Jackson and her then-partner René Elizondo Jr. I Love Your Smile

: The song features a saxophone solo by jazz legend Branford Marsalis . The story behind the classic R&B hit ""

Today, the song is considered a quintessential 90s anthem, celebrated for its nostalgic, feel-good energy. Today, the song is considered a quintessential 90s

: She reportedly sat in the office of Motown executive Jheryl Busby and cried, begging him not to release it. Busby and producer Narada Michael Walden stood their ground, insisting it was a hit.

When Shanice was recording her 1991 album Inner Child , she didn't actually want "I Love Your Smile" to be the first single.