Sentimental (Deborah Cox song)

"Sentimental"
Single by Deborah Cox
from the album Deborah Cox
ReleasedSeptember 21, 1995 (1995-09-21)
Length4:29
LabelArista
Songwriters
ProducerDallas Austin
Deborah Cox singles chronology
"Sentimental"
(1995)		 "Who Do U Love"
(1995)
Music video
"Sentimental" on YouTube

"Sentimental" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Deborah Cox. It was written by Cox, Colin Wolfe, and Dallas Austin for her self-titled debut studio album (1995), while production was helmed by Austin. Released as the album's lead single by Arista Records, it became a top-40 success in Canada and the United Kingdom while peaking at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.

Critical reception

Gil L. Robertson IV from Cash Box wrote, "This single is an impressive debut for Arista Records new soul diva. Throughout this mid-tempo track Cox delivers crisp, confident vocals that gives the song a winning edge. Expect wide urban airplay with some pop possibilities as well."[1]

Music video

A music video for "Sentimental" was directed by American director Brett Ratner. It starts off with actor Omar Epps, co-starring as Cox's ex love interest. He is seen entering a restaurant where she is to be performing. She is shown backstage, getting ready, where she is unaware of his presence. She then goes onstage and performs, and the crowd loves it. She then goes backstage afterwards and continues singing until she drops her head. He appears in the doorway and she looks up and sees him. The visuals earned Cox a nomination for Best New Artist Clip at the 1996 Billboard Music Video Awards.[2]

Track listings

CD single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Sentimental"
Austin4:32
2."My Radio"AustinAustin4:17
CD maxi-single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Sentimental" (Uptempo mix)
  • Austin
  • Cox
  • Wolfe
  • Austin
  • John Robinson[a]
8:00
2."Sentimental" (Groove mix)
  • Austin
  • Cox
  • Wolfe
  • Austin
  • Robinson[a]
4:10
3."Sentimental" (Bounce mix)
  • Austin
  • Cox
  • Wolfe
  • Austin
  • Robinson[a]
4:05
4."Sentimental" (Smooth mix)
  • Austin
  • Cox
  • Wolfe
4:32
5."Sentimental" (E-Smoove house dub)
  • Austin
  • Cox
  • Wolfe
  • Austin
  • Miller[a]
5:32
6."Sentimental" (Uno Clio dub)
  • Austin
  • Cox
  • Wolfe
  • Austin
  • Uno Clio[a]
8:08

Notes

  • ^a denotes additional producer(s)

Charts

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Sentimental"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Japan September 21, 1995 Mini-CD Arista [19]
United States September 26, 1995
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
Finland October 23, 1995 CD [20]
Australia October 30, 1995
  • CD
  • cassette
 [21]
United Kingdom
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 [22]

References

  1. ↑ Robertson IV, Gil L. (August 19, 1995). "Rap Single Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. p. 13. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  2. ↑ Atwood, Brett (November 4, 1995). "Billboard Names Music Video Awards". Billboard. p. 28. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Deborah Cox – Sentimental". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Top RPM Singles: Image 2858". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. November 25, 1995. p. 18. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  6. ↑ "European Dance Radio Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media. December 9, 1995. p. 15. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  7. ↑ "DEBORAH COX - SENTIMENTAL" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Deborah Cox – Sentimental". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart on 11/11/1995 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 11/11/1995 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Official Dance Singles Chart on 11/11/1995 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart on 11/11/1995 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Deborah Cox Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  14. ↑ "Deborah Cox Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Deborah Cox Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  16. ↑ "Deborah Cox Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  17. ↑ Cash Box Chart Entries 1990-1996
  18. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 1995". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  19. ↑ "センチメンタル | デボラ・コックス" [Sentimental | Deborah Cox] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Deborah Cox: Sentimental". click2music.fi (in Finnish). Archived from the original on November 10, 2003. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  21. ↑ "New Releases – Product Available from : 30/10/95: Singles". The ARIA Report. No. 298. October 29, 1995. p. 21.
  22. ↑ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. October 28, 1995. p. 43.
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