The Fat Boys Are Back

The Fat Boys Are Back is the second studio album by hip hop group The Fat Boys, released on June 1, 1985 by Sutra Records. Album was produced by rap legend Kurtis Blow.[6] Album peaked at number 63 on the US Billboard 200, and number 11 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on January 9, 1986.

The Fat Boys Are Back
Studio album by
The Fat Boys
ReleasedJune 1, 1985
Recorded1985
GenreHip hop
Length43:47
LabelSutra
ProducerKurtis Blow
The Fat Boys chronology
Fat Boys
(1984)		 The Fat Boys Are Back
(1985)		 Big & Beautiful
(1986)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [1]
Rolling Stone [2]
Robert ChristgauC+ [3]
Rate Your Music [4]
Sputnikmusic [5]

The album features three the Billboard singles: "The Fat Boys Are Back", "Hard Core Reggae" and "Don't Be Stupid". The song "Pump It Up" was performed in the movie Krush Groove during the Disco Fever scene.[7]

Track listing
  1. "The Fat Boys Are Back" (Kurtis Walker, Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley and Darren Robinson) – 6:10
  2. "Don't Be Stupid" (Kurtis Walker) – 5:40
  3. "Human Beat Box" (Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley and Darren Robinson) – 3:16
  4. "Yes, Yes, Y'All" (Kurtis Walker, Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley and Darren Robinson) – 5:16
  5. "Hard Core Reggae" (Kurtis Walker, David Reeves, Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley and Darren Robinson) – 5:58
  6. "Pump It Up" (Kurtis Walker, David Reeves, Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley and Darren Robinson) – 6:25
  7. "Fat Boys Scratch" (Damon Wimbley) – 5:02
  8. "Rock 'N' Roll" (Kurtis Walker, David Reeves, Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley and Darren Robinson) – 6:00

Personnel
  • Musicians: Steve Breck, Kurtis Blow, Danny Harris, Dave Ogrin, David Reeves
  • Background vocals: Michelle Cobbs (track 1), Fonda Rae (1), Alyson Williams (1), Kurtis Blow (6), Larry Green (6), Danny Harris (6), David Reeves (6)
  • Mixing: Kurtis Blow, Dave Ogrin
  • Executive producer: Art Kass, Charles Stettler
  • Mastering: Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs
  • Photography: Raeanne Rubenstein
  • Design: Lynda West

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1985) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[8] 63
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[9] 11
Year Song Chart Peak position
1985 "The Fat Boys Are Back" US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)[10] 27
"Hard Core Reggae" 52
"Don't Be Stupid" 62

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[11] Gold 500,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

References
  1. AllMusic Review
  2. Rolling Stone Review
  3. Robert Christgau Review
  4. Rate Your Music Review
  5. Sputnikmusic Review
  6. "The Fat Boys: Hip-Hop's Pop Culture Ambassadors on Crushin' 1987". rollingstone.com. Retrieved 2019-01-15.
  7. "The Fat Boys – The Fat Boys Are Back Album Anniversary Review". backinthedaybuffet.com. Retrieved 2019-01-15.
  8. "Fat Boys Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  9. "Fat Boys Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  10. "Fat Boys on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)". billboard.com. Retrieved 2019-01-15.
  11. "American album certifications – FAT BOYS – THE FAT BOYS ARE BACK". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 


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