Back to Reality (song) explained

Back to Reality
Cover:	Back to reality single.jpeg
Type:	single
Artist:	Intelligent Hoodlum
Album:	Intelligent Hoodlum
B-Side:	Live & Direct From The House Of Hits
Released:	October 2, 1990
Recorded:	1990
Genre:	Hip hop
Length:	10:49
Label:	A&M
Producer:	Marley Marl, C.J. Macintosh
Chronology:	Tragedy Khadafi
Prev Title:	'Black & Proud (Remix)'
Prev Year:	1990
Next Title:	'The Posse (Shoot 'Em Up)'
Next Year:	1993

Back to Reality is the second single released from Intelligent Hoodlum debut album, Intelligent Hoodlum.^[1] Produced by Marley Marl and remixed by Marl and C.J. Macintosh, the single peaked at 10 on the Hot Rap Singles.

Single track listing

1. "Back to Reality"
2. "Back to Reality" (Marleys Mix)
3. "Back to Reality" (UK Mix)
4. "Back to Reality" (UK Dub)
5. "Live & Direct From The House Of Hits" (Feat. Craig G)

Samples

Back to Reality

• "I Get Lifted" by George McCrae
• "Back to Life" by Soul II Soul

Back to Reality (Marleys Mix)

• "Sister Sanctified" by Stanley Turrentine
• "Be Thankful for What You Got" by William DeVaughn
• "Can't Get Away (Special Club "Dub" Mix)" by Carol Williams
• "Somethin' Funky" by Big Daddy Kane

Back to Reality (UK Mix)

• "Be Thankful for What You Got" by William DeVaughn
• "Dancing Room Only" by Harvey Scales

Live & Direct From The House Of Hits

• "I'm Your Puppet" by James & Bobby Purify
• "Just a Friend" by Biz Markie

Notes and References

1. http://www.discogs.com/Intelligent-Hoodlum-Back-To-Reality-Live-Direct-From-The-House-Of-Hits/release/610146 Intelligent Hoodlum – Back To Reality / Live & Direct From The House Of Hits