City Life (Boogie Boys album) explained

City Life
Type:	album
Artist:	Boogie Boys
Cover:	File:BoogieBoys CL.jpg
Released:	February 18, 1985
Genre:	Golden age hip hop
Label:	Capitol
Producer:	David Spradley Ted Currier
Next Title:	Survival of the Freshest
Next Year:	1986

City Life is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Boogie Boys, released on February 18, 1985 by Capitol Records. The album peaked at No. 53 on the Billboard 200.^[1] The album had a major hit in America with the single "A Fly Girl."

"A Fly Girl"

As one of the first rap groups to sign with a major label, the Boogie Boys were under pressure to create a fresh, new sound. Capitol wanted to release "City Life" as their first single as they felt it would have broader appeal, especially since the song combined rapping and singing. But the Boogie Boys felt "A Fly Girl" would have more impact.

Boogie Boys member Joe "Romeo J.D." Malloy said:

Track listing

1. "Runnin' from Your Love" – 4:58
2. "Do or Die" – 4:52
3. "Break Dancer" – 3:23
4. "A Fly Girl" – 5:51
5. "City Life" – 4:55
6. "Party Asteroid" – 5:26
7. "You Ain't Fresh" – 3:50
8. "Shake and Break" – 3:51

Personnel

Boogie Boys

• William "Boogie Knight" Stroman – vocals
• Joe "Romeo J.D." Malloy – vocals
• Rudy "Lil' Rahiem" Sheriff – vocals

Production

• David Spradley – producer
• Ted Currier – producer
• Bob Rosa – engineer
• Steve Peck – engineer

Notes and References

1. Web site: Boogie Boys Chart History . https://web.archive.org/web/20191025173651/https://www.billboard.com/music/boogie-boys/chart-history/TLP/song/311453 . dead . October 25, 2019 . Billboard . 2019-10-25.