Close to You (Father MC album) explained

Close to You
Type:studio
Artist:Father MC
Cover:Close to You (Father MC album).jpg
Border:yes
Released:May 19, 1992
Recorded:1991–1992
Length:52:14
Label:Uptown
Prev Title:Father's Day
Prev Year:1990
Next Title:Sex Is Law
Next Year:1993

Close to You is the second studio album from American hip hop artist Father MC, released on May 19, 1992, on Uptown Records. The album includes a guest appearance by Mary J. Blige.

The album peaked at number 185 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Release and reception

The album peaked at the 185th spot on the U.S. Billboard 200 and reached the 34th spot on the R&B Albums chart.[1]

Alex Henderson of Allmusic gave the album a positive review, noting that the "release demonstrates that pop-rap can have integrity," and calling the work "a solid, enjoyable follow-up for the Queens native."

Track listing

All music by Mark Morales and Mark C. Rooney except where noted.

Chart history

Album

Chart (1992)Peak
position
U.S. Billboard 200185
U.S. R&B Albums34

Singles

YearSinglePeak chart positions[2]
U.S. Billboard Hot 100U.S. Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles SalesU.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & TracksU.S. Hot Rap SinglesU.S. Rhythmic Top 40
1992"One Nite Stand"1622
"Everything's Gonna Be Alright"37924228

Personnel

Information taken from Allmusic.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r58567/charts-awards/billboard-album|pure_url=yes}} allmusic (((Close to You > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums)))]. Allmusic. 2011-03-08.
  2. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r58567/charts-awards/billboard-single|pure_url=yes}} allmusic (((Close to You > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles)))]. Allmusic. 2011-03-08.
  3. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r58567/credits|pure_url=yes}} allmusic (((Close to You > Credits)))]. Allmusic. 2011-03-08.