Notorious (Donald D album) explained

Notorious
Type:	studio
Artist:	Donald D
Cover:	Notorious (Donald D album).jpg
Released:	1989
Genre:	Hip hop
Next Title:	Let the Horns Blow
Next Year:	1991

Notorious is the debut studio album by American rapper and producer Donald D.^[1] It was released in 1989 via Ice-T's Records label with distribution through Epic Records and CBS Records Inc. The recording sessions took place at Syndicate Studio West and Wide Tracks Recording Studio in Los Angeles, California. The album was produced by Afrika Islam and Donald D, with executive production provided by Ice-T. Reaching a peak position of number 78 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, the album remained on the chart for a total of 18 weeks.^[2] It spawned two singles: "F.B.I.", which peaked at number 8 on the Hot Rap Songs,^[3] and "Notorious".

Critical reception

The Orange County Register opined that "Notorious completely unravels with the violently anti-woman 'Just Suck'."^[4]

Personnel

• Donald Lamont – main artist, producer, arranger
• Tracy Lauren Marrow – featured artist (track 10), executive producer
• Charles Andre Glenn – producer, programming (tracks: 1–5, 7-9)
• Johnny Rivers – programming (tracks: 6, 11)
• DJ Chilly-D – programming (tracks: 10, 12), scratches
• Vachik Aghaniantz – mixing
• Tom Baker – mastering
• Glen E. Friedman – photography
• Tony Sellari – artwork
• Robert Joseph Pfeifer – A&R

Notes and References

1. Book: Stancell . Steve . Rap Whoz Who: The World of Rap Music . 1996 . Schirmer Books . 82.
2. News: Donald-D Notorious Chart History. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. December 18, 2017.
3. News: Donald-D F.B.I. Chart History. Hot Rap Songs. December 18, 2017.
4. News: Darling . Cary . Something's always hopping in hip-hop . Orange County Register . November 26, 1989 . H20.