It's a Big Daddy Thing

It's a Big Daddy Thing is the second full-length album by American rapper Big Daddy Kane. It was released on September 19, 1989, by Cold Chillin' Records and Warner Bros. Records.

It's a Big Daddy Thing
Studio album by
Big Daddy Kane
ReleasedSeptember 19, 1989
Recorded1989[1]
GenreHip hop
Length76:32
Label
Producer
Big Daddy Kane chronology
Long Live the Kane
(1988)		 It's a Big Daddy Thing
(1989)		 Taste of Chocolate
(1990)
Singles from It's a Big Daddy Thing
  1. "Smooth Operator"
    Released: August 3, 1989
  2. "I Get the Job Done"
    Released: December 23, 1989
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Robert ChristgauB[3]
Rolling Stone[4]

Background

Unlike his debut album, which was solely produced by Marley Marl, Kane himself produced the majority of the album. Production was also provided by Prince Paul, Easy Mo Bee, Teddy Riley, Mister Cee, as well as Marley Marl. In character with his first album and many other albums of the day, It's a Big Daddy Thing branches out into different styles, from battle rhymes to love ballads and more. His later posturing as a self-proclaimed ladies' man is somewhat foreshadowed by the hit song "Smooth Operator".

Even though "Wrath of Kane" had already been recorded & released on the "I'll Take You There" single, a decision was made to include a live performance taken from the Apollo Theater.

To date, it is his most successful effort commercially, certified gold by RIAA.[5]

Legacy

In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums.[6]

In 2008, the single "I Get The Job Done" was ranked number 57 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.[7]

Track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."It's a Big Daddy Thing"Prince Paul3:23
2."Another Victory"Easy Mo Bee4:53
3."Mortal Combat"Big Daddy Kane5:24
4."Children R the Future"Big Daddy Kane4:00
5."Young, Gifted and Black"Marley Marl3:13
6."Smooth Operator"Big Daddy Kane4:44
7."Calling Mr. Welfare" (featuring DJ Red Alert)Easy Mo Bee4:25
8."Wrath of Kane" (Live)Marley Marl5:00
9."I Get the Job Done"Teddy Riley5:30
10."Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now"Prince Paul3:20
11."Pimpin' Ain't Easy" (featuring Nice & Smooth, Scoob Lover and Ant Live)Big Daddy Kane4:10
12."Big Daddy's Theme"Big Daddy Kane2:08
13."To Be Your Man" (featuring Blue Magic and Chuck Stanley)Big Daddy Kane5:45
14."The House That Cee Built" (featuring Mister Cee)Mister Cee5:28
15."On the Move" (featuring Scoob Lover and Scrap Lover)Big Daddy Kane5:20
16."Warm It Up, Kane"Big Daddy Kane4:11
17."Rap Summary (Lean On Me)" (Remix)Marley Marl5:15
Total length:1:16:32

Tracks 8 and 17 are omitted from the vinyl version.

Charts

Singles
Year Single Peak chart positions[12]
U.S. Dance U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
1989 "Smooth Operator" 17 11 1
1989 "I Get the Job Done" — 27 9

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[13] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Ursula, Melissa; Goldsmith, Dawn; J. Fonseca, Anthony (December 1, 2018). Hip Hop around the World: An Encyclopedia [2 volumes]. ISBN 9780313357596. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  2. "All Music Guide review". All Music Guide. Retrieved October 7, 2009.
  3. "Robertchristgau.com review". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved October 7, 2009.
  4. Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian David (2004). Rolling Stone review. ISBN 9780743201698. Retrieved 2009-10-07.
  5. "RIAA Searchable Database: Big Daddy Kane". RIAA.com. Retrieved October 7, 2009.
  6. "Top 100 Best Rap Albums". Rocklist.net. Retrieved 2009-10-07.
  7. "VH1's 100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs". prefixmag.com. Retrieved October 7, 2009.
  8. "Big Daddy Kane | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  9. "Big Daddy Kane Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  10. "Big Daddy Kane Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  11. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1990". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  12. "Big Daddy Kane singles charts". allmusicguide.com. Retrieved October 7, 2009.
  13. "American album certifications – Big Daddy Kane – It's a Big Daddy Thing". Recording Industry Association of America.
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