The Nine Yards

The Nine Yards is the debut studio album by American rapper Paperboy. It was released on January 26, 1993 through Next Plateau Entertainment. Production was handled by Rhythm D, with Aaron Clark, Dave Ferguson and John Ferguson serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances from Rhythm D and Angela Dauphiney. The album peaked at number 48 on the US Billboard 200 and number 26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on June 22, 1993 for selling 500,000 units in the United States. Its lead single, "Ditty", reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved Platinum status by the RIAA.

The Nine Yards
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 26, 1993 (1993-01-26)
Recorded1991-92
StudioUnique Recording Studios (New York)[1]
GenreHip hop
Length39:32
LabelNext Plateau
Producer
  • Aaron Clark (exec.)
  • Dave Ferguson (exec.)
  • John Ferguson (exec.)
  • Rhythm D
Paperboy chronology
The Nine Yards
(1993)
City to City
(1996)
Singles from The Nine Yards
  1. "Ditty"
    Released: November 3, 1992
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Ditty" (Ben Liebrand Single Mix)
4:01
2."Bumpin' (Adaptation of Humpin')"4:41
3."Studs"
  • Johnson
  • Clark
  • D. Ferguson
  • J. Ferguson
5:33
4."Goin' On"
  • Johnson
  • Clark
  • D. Ferguson
  • J. Ferguson
3:58
5."Zooted"Johnson4:40
6."Jack Move"2:20
7."The Nine Yards"Johnson3:24
8."Little Somethin' for the Summer"
  • Johnson
  • Clark
  • D. Ferguson
  • J. Ferguson
4:11
9."Shoutouts"Johnson2:50
10."Ditty" (Divine Street Mix)
  • Johnson
  • Clark
  • D. Ferguson
  • J. Ferguson
  • R. Troutman
  • L. Troutman
3:54
Total length:39:32
Sample credits

Personnel

  • Mitchell "Paperboy" Johnson – main artist
  • Angela Dauphiney – backing vocals (tracks: 2, 3)
  • David Cochrane – lead guitar, bass, saxophone, flute, engineering
  • David "Rhythm D" Weldon – producer, arrangement
  • Ben Liebrand – remixer (track 1)
  • Desmond "Divine" Houston – remixer (track 10)
  • Gary "D.J. GLE" Ellis – engineering, mixing
  • Phil Austin – mastering
  • Jason Vogel – engineering (track 10)
  • Aaron Clark – executive producer
  • Dave Ferguson – executive producer
  • John Ferguson – executive producer
  • Jenniene Leclercq – art direction
  • Jeff Faville – design
  • Michael Miller – photography

Charts

Chart (1993) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[3] 48
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] 26

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[5] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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