"Cruisin'" is a 1979 single written, produced, and performed by the American singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson for Motown Records' Tamla label.
Neo soul musician D'Angelo recorded a cover of the song for his 1995 album Brown Sugar.
"Cruisin", a cover of Smokey Robinson's 1979 hit of the same name, here features a predominant string section.
[15] The longest track on the album, it employs violin, viola and cello, as well as shakers and light percussion, while sleigh bells are featured in the chorus.
The track also features steady piano-playing by D'Angelo,[17] with Brooklyn Funk Essentials-member Bob "Bassy" Brockmann playing the trumpet.