The Kingpin (album)
The Kingpin is the debut studio album by American rapper Craig G. It was released in 1989 via Atlantic Records. Audio production was handled by Marley Marl.
The Kingpin | ||||
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Released | October 24, 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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Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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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[3]
- 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
- 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
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References
- Mills, Brad. "The Kingpin - Craig G". Allmusic.
- Jost, Matthias (January 15, 2002). "Craig G :: The Kingpin :: Atlantic Records". RapReviews. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
- "Craig G on WhoSampled". WhoSampled.
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