Word to the Jaz
1989 studio album by the Jaz
Word to the Jaz is the debut studio album by American rapper and producer the Jaz, from New York City.[1] 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.[2] It featured guest appearance from Jay-Z on the song "Hawaiian Sophie", which peaked at number 18 on the Hot Rap Songs chart.[3][4] The single "Let's Play House"/"Buss the Speaker" peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.[5]
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| Released | May 2, 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1988–1989 | |||
| Studio | Abbey Road (London) | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 58:13 | |||
| Label | EMI USA | |||
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Track listing
| 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
- 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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Singles
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References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 5.0 5.1 "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
- Word to the Jaz at Discogs (list of releases)
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