here of we didn't really realize that other cities have radio stations and you know, we could leave the projects and travel to new york city, connecticut, philly, dc, et cetera. we just thought as long as we was hot in the project and we could get more girl in the project that was good enough for us. we didn't realize that candy girl was such a monster that it broke number one over in the uk and when michael jackson's thriller was out, it was the only record that took the number one spot in his reign in the 38 million that he sold with thrill thriller. it was a monster. i think when you have a monster like that, it kind of jump starts your career. >> reporter: i imagine "can't you stand the rain," it was featured in a movie recently guys . . >> reporter: i heard once that came out everyone hugged and said of course new edition, who doesn't know it? >>> at that time, we had like three movies, you know.