A2G
A2G is an EP by American hip hop duo Blackalicious. It was originally released on Quannum Projects in 1999.[1] It peaked at number 21 on the UK Independent Albums Chart.[2]
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | April 30, 1999 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 24:46 | |||
| Label | Quannum Projects | |||
| Producer | Chief Xcel, Cut Chemist | |||
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The EP contains the tongue-twisting song "Alphabet Aerobics", which actor Daniel Radcliffe recited on The Tonight Show in 2014.[3]
Critical reception
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| The New Rolling Stone Album Guide |  |
Stanton Swihart of AllMusic gave the EP 4 stars out of 5, describing "Alphabet Aerobics" as "an impressive concert staple and showcase for the constantly brilliant Gift of Gab, one of the very finest MCs to ever pick up a microphone."[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "A to G" | Chief Xcel | 2:27 |
| 2. | "Clockwork" | Chief Xcel | 4:31 |
| 3. | "Rock the Spot" | Chief Xcel | 4:20 |
| 4. | "Back to the Essence" (featuring Lateef) | Chief Xcel | 3:33 |
| 5. | "Deception" | Chief Xcel | 4:36 |
| 6. | "Making Progress" | Chief Xcel | 3:12 |
| 7. | "Alphabet Aerobics" (The Cut Chemist 2 ½ Minute Workout) | Cut Chemist | 2:13 |
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
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| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[2] | 21 |
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References
- Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian, eds. (2004). "Blackalicious". The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Fireside. p. 75.
- "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50: 02 May 1999 - 08 May 1999". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- Phull, Hardeep (August 17, 2015). "How Daniel Radcliffe made this hip-hop duo cool again". New York Post. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- Swihart, Stanton. "A2G - Blackalicious". AllMusic. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
External links
- A2G at Discogs (list of releases)
- A2G at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
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