Crushin'
Crushin' is the fourth studio album by hip hop group The Fat Boys, released in 1987. This would be their breakout album, charting in the top 10 on both Billboard Pop and R&B album charts. A cover version of The Surfaris' hit "Wipe Out" with The Beach Boys singing back-up vocals made it to #12 on the Billboard chart, and #10 on the corresponding R&B listing. After being unavailable for over a decade, the album was rereleased on the iTunes Store in early 2013.
| Crushin' | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 14, 1987 | |||
| Recorded | D&D Recording Digitel Computer Music INS Recording QUAD Recording Studios Ralston Recording Studio The Sound Solution Soundworks Studios NYC Unique Recording Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Old school hip hop | |||
| Length | 43:03 | |||
| Label | Tin Pan Apple/Polydor 831 948 | |||
| Producer | The Fat Boys The Latin Rascals Gary Rottger Eddison Electrik, Van Gibbs | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   |
Track listing
- "Crushin'" – 4:46
- "Protect Yourself/My Nuts" – 4:08
- "Rock Ruling" – 3:50
- "Making Noise" – 3:40
- "Boys Will Be Boys" – 4:39
- "Falling In Love" – 5:03
- "Fat Boys Dance" – 3:42
- "Wipeout" featuring The Beach Boys – 4:32
- "Between The Sheets" – 4:24
- "Hell, No!" – 4:19
Charts
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Pop Albums[2] | 8 |
| Billboard Top R&B Albums[2] | 4 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Pop | US R&B | ||
| 1987 | "Wipe Out"[3] | 12 | 10 |
| 1987 | "Falling In Love"[3] | - | 16 |
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References
- Wynn, Ron. The Fat Boys: Crusin > Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- "The Fat Boys US albums chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
- "The Fat Boys US singles chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
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