The Kingpin is the debut studio album by American rapper Craig G.[3][4] It was released in 1989 via Atlantic Records. The album was produced by Marley Marl.
| The Kingpin | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1988–1989 | |||
| Studio | House of Hits (Chestnut Ridge, NY) | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 49:31 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Producer | Marley Marl | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| RapReviews | 1/10[2] |
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Love Thang" | 4:40 |
| 2. | "Dopest Duo" | 4:20 |
| 3. | "Rock the House" | 5:06 |
| 4. | "First Day of School" | 4:02 |
| 5. | "Shootin' the Gift" | 3:44 |
| 6. | "Slammin'" | 3:57 |
| 7. | "Turn This House Into a Home" | 5:42 |
| 8. | "The Kingpin" | 3:20 |
| 9. | "The Final Chapter" | 5:09 |
| 10. | "Why'd You Have to Go?" (featuring TJ Swan) | 5:04 |
| 11. | "Smooth" | 2:57 |
| 12. | "The Blues" | 1:30 |
| Total length: | 49:31 | |
Sample credits
- Track 2 contains elements from "A Quiet Storm" by Smokey Robinson (1975)
- Track 3 contains elements from "Rock the House (You'll Never Be)" by Pressure Drop (1983)
- Track 4 contains elements from "Long Red" by Mountain (1972), "Just a Friend" by Biz Markie (1989)
- Tracks 5 and 6 contain elements from "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins (1972)
- Track 7 contains elements from "Firecracker" by Yellow Magic Orchestra (1978)
- Track 10 contains elements from "Soul Power 74" by Maceo & the Macks (1974)
Personnel
edit- Craig Curry - main performer
- Marlon Lu'ree Williams - mixing & recording (tracks: 2, 5-7, 9, 11), producer
- Andre Carrillo - vocals (track 10)
- Thomas 'On Time' - mixing & recording (tracks: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12)
- Leon Lee - mixing & recording (track 3)
- Dennis King - mastering
- Bob Defrin - art direction
- Anthony Ranieri - design
- Frank Moscati - photography
References
edit- ^ Mills, Brad. "The Kingpin Craig G". AllMusic.
- ^ Jost, Matthias (January 15, 2002). "Craig G The Kingpin". RapReviews. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
- ^ Baker, Soren (May 20, 2003). "From '8 Mile' to 'This Is Now,' Craig G steps to his own beat". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 3.
- ^ Stancell, Steven (1996). Rap Whoz Who: The World of Rap Music. Schirmer Books. p. 189.
External links
edit"Craig G – The Kingpin". at Discogs.
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