The Sweetest Thing (Refugee Camp All Stars song)
| "The Sweetest Thing" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Refugee Camp All-Stars featuring Lauryn Hill | |
| from the album Love Jones (soundtrack) | |
| Released | March 1997 |
| Recorded | 1996 |
| Genre | R&B, neo soul |
| Length | 4:50 |
| Label | Columbia Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean |
| Producer(s) | Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean |
"The Sweetest Thing" is a 1997 single by Refugee Camp All-Stars featuring Lauryn Hill, released as part of the soundtrack for the romantic drama film Love Jones. The song credits Refugee Camp All-Stars as the primary artist, but only Hill appears on vocals, with production and songwriting by her and Wyclef Jean.
The song received critical acclaim, with several outlets deeming it a standout on the Love Jones soundtrack. It gained widespread radio play, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart and number one on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. It also peaked within the top twenty on the UK Singles Chart. It was nominated at the 1998 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year.