"Back in the Day '' is a 1994 West Coast hip hop single by Ahmad. Released when Ahmad was only 18, the song is a nostalgic remembrance of childhood and young teenage years, from a somewhat jaded adult perspective. "Back in the Day '' was Ahmad 's only major hit single, making it to # 26 on The Billboard Hot 100, # 19 on the US R&B chart on the strength of its hook - a sample of the Teddy Pendergrass song "Love TKO '' -- and Ahmad 's quirky vocal style, reminiscent of Fatlip of the Pharcyde fame, and # 3 on the US rap chart. It was the first single of his 1994 self - titled album and was RIAA - certified gold.
who sings the song back in the day when i was young
Ahmad Ahmad Ahmad Ahmad