Absolute E-Sensual
# Absolute E-Sensual

"Absolute E-Sensual" is a song by British singer-songwriter Jaki Graham, released on 26 June 1995 by Avex UK and Critique as the third and final single from the singer's fourth album, Real Life (1994). The song was a club hit, peaking at number three on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart, with 13 weeks within the chart. Additionally, it charted in Australia and the UK, peaking at number 54 and 69, respectively. But it was a bigger hit on the UK Dance Chart, reaching number 31, while peaking at number 15 on the UK on a Pop Tip Club Chart. The song was also Graham's final charting single.

## Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard felt that Graham follows her "smashing cover" of "Ain't Nobody" with "a sultry R&B original that has been tweaked for clubland consumption by the reliably creative Teri Bristol and Mark Picchiotti. In their hands, Graham sashays inside a lush house context with the finesse that befits her seasoned career. Do not ignore the song's album version, which kicks an old-school soul vibe." Tim Jeffery from Music Week's RM Dance Update commented, "I know what you're thinking – 'Not another attempt by Jaki to get in on the pop garage act' – and you're partly right. The house mixes are cheesy and cliched with predictable piano breaks and all the rest, but the original swinging funky version is really very good, with an old-school feel that suits Graham's voice far better than the House versions. With midtempo swing tracks regularly hitting the charts now maybe she's finally found her niche again."

## Track listing

* 12", US
* "Absolute E-Sensual" (Jak-D-House Mix) — 6:32
* "Absolute E-Sensual" (Jak And Forth Dub) — 8:28
* "Absolute E-Sensual" (Old Skool Club Mix) — 5:30
* "Absolute E-Sensual" (Old Skool Dub) — 4:48
* "Absolute E-Sensual" (Smooth & Chunky Club Mix) — 5:31
* CD single, UK
* "Absolute E-Sensual" (FKB Edit) — 4:18
* "Absolute E-Sensual" (Sleazesisters Gay And Happy Vibe) — 8:02
* "Absolute E-Sensual" (FKB Extended Mix) — 5:35
* "Absolute E-Sensual" (US Old Skool Club Mix) — 5:32
* "Absolute E-Sensual" (US House Mix) — 6:33
* CD maxi, US
* "Absolute E-Sensual" (Original Mix) — 4:21
* "Absolute E-Sensual" (Old Skool Radio Mix) — 4:36
* "Absolute E-Sensual" (R & B Radio Mix) — 4:36
* "Absolute E-Sensual" (Jak-D-House Radio Mix) — 4:17
* "Absolute E-Sensual" (Old Skool Club Mix) — 5:30
* "Absolute E-Sensual" (Jak-D-House Club Mix) — 6:32

## Charts

| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Australia (ARIA) | 54 |
| Scotland (OCC) | 69 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 69 |
| UK Dance (OCC) | 31 |
| UK on a Pop Tip Club Chart (Music Week) | 15 |
| US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard) | 3 |

## Release history

| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| United States | 2 May 1995 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | Critique | |
| United Kingdom | 26 June 1995 | 12-inch vinylCDcassette | Avex UK | |
