Living Single - wikipedia Living Single Living Single Season 1 DVD cover Created by Yvette Lee Bowser Starring Queen Latifah Kim Coles Erika Alexander T.C. Carson John Henton Mel Jackson Kim Fields Opening theme `` We Are Living Single '', written and performed by Queen Latifah Country of origin United States Original language ( s ) English No. of seasons 5 No. of episodes 118 ( list of episodes ) Production Executive producer ( s ) Yvette Lee Bowser ( entire run ) Roger S.H. Schulman Location ( s ) Warner Bros. Studios, Hollywood, California Camera setup Videotape ; Multi-camera Running time 22 minutes Production company ( s ) SisterLee Productions Warner Bros. Television Distributor Warner Bros. Television Distribution Release Original network Fox Picture format 480i ( SDTV ) Original release August 22, 1993 ( 1993 - 08 - 22 ) -- January 1, 1998 ( 1998 - 01 - 01 ) Living Single was an American television sitcom that aired for five seasons on the Fox network from August 22, 1993 to January 1, 1998. The show centered on the lives of six friends who share personal and professional experiences while living in a Brooklyn brownstone. Throughout its run, Living Single became one of the most popular African - American sitcoms of its era, ranking among the top five in African - American ratings in all five seasons. The series was produced by Yvette Lee Bowser 's company, Sister Lee, in association with Warner Bros. Television. In contrast to the popularity of NBC 's `` Must See TV '' -- first on Sunday nights and then later on Thursday nights in the 1990s -- many African - American and Latino viewers flocked to Fox. For the 1993 -- 94 season, Living Single aired on Sunday nights between Martin and Married... with Children, and then on Thursday nights from 1994 to 1998. Contents 1 Synopsis 2 Cast and characters 2.1 Main characters 2.2 Minor characters 3 Notable guest appearances 4 Episodes 5 Ratings 6 DVD release & Digital Download 7 Crossovers 8 Syndication 9 Reunion special 10 Revival 11 Awards and nominations 12 References 13 External links Synopsis Living Single centered on six people consisting of four women and two men living the single life in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. The series focused on two different households in one brownstone, one shared by a trio of independent women and another shared by a pair of male friends who have known each other since they spent their youth in Cleveland, Ohio. In the first apartment, Khadijah James ( Queen Latifah ), a hard - working editor and publisher of the fictional urban independent monthly Flavor, lived with her sweet, but naive cousin, Synclaire James ( Kim Coles ), an aspiring actress who worked as Khadijah 's receptionist and has an affinity for Troll dolls ; and her childhood friend from East Orange, New Jersey, Regina `` Régine '' Hunter ( Kim Fields ), an image - conscious, boutique buyer who was in a constant search for a well - to - do man to spend her life with ( and spend his money ). Later in the series, Régine became a costume assistant for the soap opera Palo Alto. When the show was canceled, she became a wedding planner and left the apartment to move in with her fiancé, Dexter Knight ( Don Franklin ). Maxine `` Max '' Shaw ( Erika Alexander ), a sharp - tongued attorney and Khadijah 's best friend from their college days at Howard University, frequently stopped by to share her unique insights, keep them entertained by sharing her day, to make sure that the girls ' refrigerator is n't overstocked, and to start trouble with Kyle. Kyle Barker ( T.C. Carson ) lived in the second apartment with Overton Wakefield Jones ( John Henton ). Kyle was a stockbroker whose constant verbal sparring with Max did little to mask their obvious sexual attraction. Overton was the friendly but not too bright maintenance man for the owner of their ( and neighboring ) building who held deep affection for Synclaire. Kyle and Max ended up pursuing a sexual relationship, but when he decided to take a job in London and invited Max to join him, she turned him down. Maxine subsequently became distraught over her decision and, after defending a man who claims to be the second coming of Jesus ( Harold Perrineau ), she began to seriously look for the purpose of her life. Through a series of events, Max decided that her purpose must be to become a mother and during the insemination process unknowingly picked Kyle 's sperm specimen based on a list of qualities she would like for her child to have. Kyle returned in the series finale and the two reconciled. Overton and Synclaire also got together and their relationship culminated in marriage by the end of the fourth season. In season five, they moved in together, leaving Overton and Kyle 's apartment open for new character Roni DeSantos ( Idalis DeLeon ), a New York - area D.J., to move in. It was eventually revealed that DeSantos had a fling with Ira Lee `` Tripp '' Williams III, ( Mel Jackson ), the new roommate of Khadijah and Régine who moved in when Synclaire 's room became available. Tripp was a songwriter. Synclaire joined a comedy improv troupe where she gained the attention of Tony Jonas, a Warner Bros. television exec who cast her as a nun for a new comedy series he was developing. Along with trying to make Flavor a success, Khadijah also spent time looking for Mr. Right. She eventually found him in childhood friend Scooter ( Cress Williams ) with whom she left the brownstone for the final time in the series finale. Cast and characters Main characters Queen Latifah -- Khadijah James, editor and publisher of Flavor, an independent magazine devoted to the interests of the urban community. Kim Coles -- Synclaire James - Jones, Khadijah 's good - natured cousin and roommate ; receptionist at Flavor and aspiring actress. Erika Alexander -- Maxine `` Max '' Felice Shaw, strong - willed attorney and Khadijah 's best friend ; spends much of her time at girls ' apartment. T.C. Carson -- Kyle Barker ( Seasons 1 -- 4 ; appears on 3 episodes in season 5 ), stockbroker and girls ' neighbor ; Max 's verbal sparring partner and on - again, off - again etc. love interest. John Henton -- Overton `` Obie '' Wakefield Jones, Kyle 's roommate and the brownstone 's handyman ; Synclaire 's sweetheart. Kim Fields -- Regina `` Regine '' Hunter, Khadijah and Synclaire 's gossip - loving roommate ; childhood friend of Khadijah. Mel Jackson -- Ira Lee `` Tripp '' Williams ( Season 5 ), Khadijah and Regine 's new roommate ; aspiring songwriter. Minor characters Cress Williams -- Terrence `` Scooter '' Williams, Khadijah 's childhood friend and sometimes love interest Richard Lyons -- Michael Janson ( Season 1 -- 2 ), Max 's `` old stand - by. '' Shaun Baker -- Russell Montego, Jamaican - born music editor at Flavor Bobby Hosea -- Lawrence ( Season 1 -- 3 ), Kyle 's rival at the brokerage Chip Fields -- Laverne Hunter, Regine 's mother Rita Owens -- Rita James ( Season 1 -- 4 ), Khadijah 's mother Heavy D -- Darryl ( Season 2 -- 4 ), Regine 's friend Steven Gilborn -- Jeffrey Higgins ( Season 2 -- 4 ), Kyle 's boss Bumper Robinson -- Ivan Ennis ( Season 3 -- 4 ), college - age messenger turned Flavor copy aide ; infatuated with Khadijah ; a journalism major at New York University J. Anthony Brown -- Tibby Jones ( Season 3 -- 4 ), Overton 's favorite uncle Khalil Kain -- Keith ( Season 3 -- 4 ), Regine 's artist boyfriend Dorien Wilson -- Rev. Leslie Taylor ( Season 3 -- 4 ), pastor at the group 's church Isaiah Washington -- Dr. Charles Roberts ( Season 4 ), Khadijah 's boyfriend. Idalis DeLeon -- Roni De Santos ( Season 5 ), popular New York City deejay and love interest for Tripp Notable guest appearances Kareem Abdul - Jabbar Tatyana Ali Patricia Belcher Darryl M. Bell Jerome Bettis James R. Black Jeff Blake Kenny Blank Michael Boatman Bobby Bonilla Charnele Brown Jim Brown Dean Cain Scott Campbell Cris Carter Jack Carter Cedric Ceballos Morris Chestnut Tom Chick Franklin Cover Mark Curry Cassi Davis Clifton Davis Melissa De Sousa Joyce DeWitt Michael Clarke Duncan Giancarlo Esposito Antonio Fargas Wayne Federman Will Ferrell Lou Ferrigno Thomas Mikal Ford Vivica A. Fox Don Franklin Richard Gant Nicci Gilbert Bobcat Goldthwait Gilbert Gottfried Gary LeRoi Gray Jasmine Guy Arsenio Hall Kadeem Hardison Estelle Harris Grant Hill Evander Holyfield Desmond Howard Terrence Howard Anne - Marie Johnson Keyshawn Johnson William James Jones Montell Jordan Chaka Khan Regina King Eartha Kitt Gladys Knight Jenifer Lewis Phill Lewis Tone Loc Nia Long Joseph Marcell Branford Marsalis Duane Martin Brian McKnight Ed McMahon Sam McMurray Cheryl Miller Monica Kenya Moore Shemar Moore Mari Morrow Alonzo Mourning Naughty By Nature Elise Neal Arthel Neville Denise Nicholas Miguel A. Núñez Jr. Rosie O'Donnell Ron O'Neal Harold Perrineau Joseph C. Phillips C.C.H. Pounder Kyla Pratt Tanika Ray Deion Sanders Isabel Sanford Crystal Scales Sherri Shepherd Kristoff St. John Cree Summer TLC Susan L. Taylor Mario Van Peebles Melvin Van Peebles Burt Ward Marsha Warfield Michael Warren Karen Malina White Michael Jai White Michole Briana White Vanessa A. Williams Flip Wilson CeCe Winans John Witherspoon Adam Wylie Episodes Main article : List of Living Single episodes Season Episodes Originally aired First aired Last aired 27 August 22, 1993 ( 1993 - 08 - 22 ) May 15, 1994 ( 1994 - 05 - 15 ) 27 September 1, 1994 ( 1994 - 09 - 01 ) May 18, 1995 ( 1995 - 05 - 18 ) 27 August 31, 1995 ( 1995 - 08 - 31 ) May 9, 1996 ( 1996 - 05 - 09 ) 24 August 29, 1996 ( 1996 - 08 - 29 ) May 8, 1997 ( 1997 - 05 - 08 ) 5 13 September 11, 1997 ( 1997 - 09 - 11 ) January 1, 1998 ( 1998 - 01 - 01 ) Ratings Season Season premiere Season finale TV season Rank Viewers ( in millions ) August 22, 1993 May 15, 1994 1993 - 1994 # 56 9.3 September 1, 1994 May 18, 1995 1994 - 1995 # 84 8.7 August 31, 1995 May 9, 1996 1995 - 1996 # 111 6.5 August 29, 1996 May 8, 1997 1996 - 1997 # 104 6.2 5 September 11, 1997 January 1, 1998 1997 - 1998 # 117 7.0 DVD release & digital download Warner Home Video released the complete first season of Living Single on DVD in Region 1 on February 14, 2006. The entire series is also available for digital download on Amazon.com and the iTunes Store. Warner Archive has released Season 2 on September 19, 2017 on DVD in Region 1. This is a Manufacture - on - Demand ( MOD ) release, available from such sellers as Warner 's online store and Amazon.com. Season 3 was released on November 21, 2017. DVD name Episodes Region 1 The Complete First Season 27 February 14, 2006 The Complete Second Season 27 September 19, 2017 The Complete Third Season 27 November 21, 2017 Crossovers Half & Half : Erika Alexander and T.C. Carson reprised their roles of Maxine Shaw and Kyle Barker on the UPN sitcom, Half & Half ( a series produced by Living Single creator Yvette Lee Bowser ). In the episode ( `` The Big Performance Anxiety Episode '', third season ), ambitious law student Dee Dee learns that her mother 's co-star in a play is engaged to Maxine, Dee Dee 's idol. However, her mother gets Maxine 's beau, Kyle, fired because she fears he will take attention away from her. The episode also revealed that Maxine and Kyle remained a couple and were the proud parents of their seven - year - old daughter named Kyla. The Crew : In one episode `` The Mating Season '' of the short - lived Fox sitcom The Crew, Regine becomes a passenger on a flight and argues with a sassy stewardess in hopes of upgrading to first class. On another episode, `` The Worst Noel '', Synclaire also becomes a passenger. The episode served as a bridge for The Crew and its lead - in show, Living Single. Syndication Living Single started reruns in syndication on September 22, 1997. Reruns of the series currently run daily on TV One, Logo TV and Oxygen. Starting October 2, 2017 Bounce TV will air reruns of the series. Reunion special An hour - long retrospective special, Living Single : The Reunion Special, aired on TV One on September 22, 2008. Coles, Henton, Fields, Carson and Alexander reunited to share fond memories with the fans. Queen Latifah was unavailable to participate. The special featured clips and revealing secrets of the cast from the show 's five - year run. Revival In January 2017, Queen Latifah reported that a revival of `` Living Single '' is in the works with the original cast and that she plans to serve as producer. Awards and nominations Awards and nominations for Living Single Year Awards Performer Result 1998 Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series : Erika Alexander Won Outstanding Comedy Series Won Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series : Queen Latifah Nominated Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series : Kim Coles Nominated Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series : T.C. Carson Nominated Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series : John Henton Nominated References Jump up ^ `` Complete TV Ratings 1994 - 1995 ''. fbibler.chez.com. ^ Jump up to : `` Complete TV Ratings 1995 - 1996 ''. fbibler.chez.com. Jump up ^ `` Final Ratings for ' 97 - ' 98 TV Season ''. Jump up ^ Living Single - HOORAY ! Warner Archive Announces ' The Complete 2nd Season ' 3 - disc MOD set will finally be available in mid-Septembers Jump up ^ Living Single - Warner Archive Announces DVDs for ' The Complete 3rd Season ' MOD release is available online during the second half of November Jump up ^ `` Queen Latifah Reveals She 's Working on a Living Single Revival ''. 13 January 2017. 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Question: who sang the theme song for living single
Answer: Queen Latifah