Return of the Mack

With irresistibly cool swagger, Mark Morrison’s 1996 jam “Return of the Mack” became a worldwide R&B sensation. The British singer, fresh from heartbreak, croons about his triumphant comeback (“return of the Mack, once again!”) over a sleek, head-nodding beat. The song’s blend of smooth vocals, upbeat groove, and confident energy shot it to #1 in the UK and #2 in the US. Though Mark Morrison didn’t have another hit of that magnitude, “Return of the Mack” has had remarkable staying power — you can still catch its catchy “oh yeah” intro igniting dance floors and radio playlists, giving everyone that victorious feeling.