Word to the Jaz
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1989 studio album by the Jaz
Word to the Jaz | |
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Studio album by | |
Released | May 2, 1989 |
Recorded | 1988–1989 |
Studio | Abbey Road (London) |
Genre | Hip hop |
Length | 58:13 |
Label | EMI USA |
Producer |
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The Jaz chronology | |
Singles from Word to the Jaz | |
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Source | Rating |
RapReviews | 6.5/10[1] |
Word to the Jaz is the debut studio album by American rapper and producer the Jaz, from New York City.[2] It was released in 1989 via EMI USA, and produced by Bryan "Chuck" New, Pete Q. Harris, and the Jaz. The album peaked at number 87 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[3] It featured guest appearance from Jay-Z on the song "Hawaiian Sophie", which peaked at number 18 on the Hot Rap Songs chart.[4] [5] The single "Let's Play House"/"Buss the Speaker" peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.[6]
Track listing
[edit ]No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Dance to This" | 3:56 |
2. | "Pumpin" | 4:33 |
3. | "Hawaiian Sophie" | 4:26 |
4. | "Give a Lil Extra" | 4:56 |
5. | "Fun" | 5:43 |
6. | "Word to the Jaz" | 5:23 |
7. | "Let's Play House" | 4:53 |
8. | "Boost Up the Family" | 4:32 |
9. | "Shana" | 5:19 |
10. | "I Can Dig Rappin'" | 4:28 |
11. | "Look Out" | 5:26 |
12. | "Buss da Speaka" | 4:38 |
Total length: | 58:13 |
Personnel
[edit ]- Jonathan Burks – main performer, producer
- Shawn Corey Carter – featured performer (track 3)
- Bryan Chuck New – producer
- Peter Brian Harris – producer
- Scott Folks – executive producer
- Carol Chen – art direction
- Henry Marquez – art direction
- Timothy White – photography
Charts
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Album
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Singles
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References
[edit ]- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (October 15, 2024). "The Jaz Word to the Jaz". RapReviews. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ Clover, Joshua (2009). 1989: Bob Dylan Didn’t Have This to Sing About. University of California Press. p. 49.
- ^ "The Jaz Word To The Jaz Chart History". Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums . Archived from the original on May 14, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- ^ Whitaker, Matthew (2011). Icons of Black America: Breaking Barriers and Crossing Boundaries. ABC-CLIO. p. 437.
- ^ "The Jaz Hawaiian Sophie Chart History". Hot Rap Songs . Archived from the original on May 9, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- ^ a b "The Jaz Chart History". Dance Club Songs . Billboard. Archived from the original on May 14, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- ^ "The Jaz Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- ^ "The Jaz Chart History". Hot Rap Songs . Archived from the original on May 14, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
External links
[edit ]- Word to the Jaz at Discogs (list of releases)