Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1
| Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1 | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 3 August 1992[1] | |||
| Genre | Acid jazz, funk, hip hop | |||
| Length | 35:27 | |||
| Label | Acid Jazz, Delicious Vinyl | |||
| Producer | The Brand New Heavies | |||
| The Brand New Heavies chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B+[2] |
| RapReviews | 8.5/10[3] |
| (The New) Rolling Stone Album Guide | [4] |
Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1 is a 1992 studio album by the Brand New Heavies. It includes collaborations with Main Source, Gang Starr, Grand Puba, Masta Ace, Jamalski, Kool G. Rap, Black Sheep, Ed O.G., Tiger, and The Pharcyde.[3]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bonafied Funk" (featuring Main Source) | 3:58 |
| 2. | "It's Gettin' Hectic" (featuring Gang Starr) | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Who Makes the Loot?" (featuring Grand Puba) | 3:25 |
| 4. | "Wake Me When I'm Dead" (featuring Masta Ace) | 3:41 |
| 5. | "Jump 'n' Move" (featuring Jamalski) | 3:18 |
| 6. | "Death Threat" (featuring Kool G. Rap) | 3:22 |
| 7. | "State of Yo" (featuring Black Sheep) | 3:36 |
| 8. | "Do Whatta I Gotta Do" (featuring Ed O.G.) | 3:22 |
| 9. | "Whatgabouthat" (featuring Tiger) | 3:07 |
| 10. | "Soul Flower" (featuring The Pharcyde) | 3:41 |
Personnel[edit]
- Simon Bartholomew – guitar
- Andrew Levy – bass guitar
- Jan Kincaid – drums
- Paul Daley – percussion
- Mike Smith – saxophone
- Martin Shaw – trumpet
Charts[edit]
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[5] | 139 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] | 49 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Swihart, Stanton. "Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1 - The Brand New Heavies". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ Browne, David (28 August 1992). "Heavy Rhyme Experience: Vol. 1". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ a b Jost, Matt (20 March 2007). "The Brand New Heavies :: Heavy Rhyme Experience: Vol. 1 :: Delicious Vinyl". RapReviews.com. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian, eds. (2004). "The Brand New Heavies". The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Fireside. pp. 101–102.
- ^ "The Brand New Heavies - Chart history - Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ "The Brand New Heavies - Chart history - Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
External links[edit]
- Heavy Rhyme Experience: Vol. 1 at Discogs (list of releases)