In 1989, Heavy D performed a guest rap on Janet Jackson's hit single "Alright", an early example of rap appearances on pop songs. It was also the highest peaking song which he had performed on in the "Billboard" Hot 100. In 1992 he appeared on Michael Jackson's single "Jam", and also gained a higher profile by singing the theme song for the television program "In Living Color" and also "MADtv". Heavy D then began focusing on his acting, appearing in various television shows before returning to the music charts with "Nuttin' But Love". After appearing in the off-Broadway play "Riff Raff" at Circle Repertory Company, Heavy D returned to recording with the hit "Waterbed Hev". In 1997, Heavy D collaborated with B.B. King on his duets album "Deuces Wild", rapping in the song "Keep It Coming". Heavy D was referred to in the song "Juicy" by the Notorious B.I.G., and appeared in his music video for "One More Chance".