The Kingpin (album) explained
The Kingpin is the debut studio album by American rapper Craig G.[1] [2] It was released in 1989 via Atlantic Records. The album was produced by Marley Marl.
Track listing
Sample credits
- Track 2 contains elements from "A Quiet Storm" by Smokey Robinson (1975)
- Track 3 contains elements from "Rock the House (You'll Never Be)" by Pressure Drop (1983)
- Track 4 contains elements from "Long Red" by Mountain (1972), "Just a Friend" by Biz Markie (1989)
- Tracks 5 and 6 contain elements from "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins (1972)
- Track 7 contains elements from "Firecracker" by Yellow Magic Orchestra (1978)
- Track 10 contains elements from "Soul Power 74" by Maceo & the Macks (1974)
Personnel
- Craig Curry - main performer
- Marlon Lu'ree Williams - mixing & recording (tracks: 2, 5-7, 9, 11), producer
- Andre Carrillo - vocals (track 10)
- Thomas 'On Time' - mixing & recording (tracks: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12)
- Leon Lee - mixing & recording (track 3)
- Dennis King - mastering
- Bob Defrin - art direction
- Anthony Ranieri - design
- Frank Moscati - photography
External links
Web site: Craig G – The Kingpin. at Discogs. en.
Notes and References
- News: Baker . Soren . From '8 Mile' to 'This Is Now,' Craig G steps to his own beat . Chicago Tribune . May 20, 2003 . Tempo . 3.
- Book: Stancell . Steven . Rap Whoz Who: The World of Rap Music . 1996 . Schirmer Books . 189.
