This Is an EP Release

This Is an EP Release is the RIAA gold-certified[4] EP by Digital Underground, from which "Tie the Knot" and "Same Song" were featured in the film Nothing But Trouble (which the EP liner notes refer to by its prerelease title, "Valkenvania"), starring Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Demi Moore and John Candy. "Tie the Knot" contained jazz-influenced piano tracks and a comedic interpretation of "Bridal Chorus" and "Same Song" contains an organ solo and improvised organ sections throughout the song. Tupac Shakur made his debut on the latter song, and portrayed an African king in the video. Tupac also can be heard on "The Way We Swing" (Remix) as a background vocalist, adding humorous ad libs between the verses.

This Is an EP Release
EP by
Digital Underground
ReleasedJanuary 15, 1991[1]
Recorded1990
Genre
Length33:09
Label
ProducerDigital Underground
Digital Underground chronology
Sex Packets
(1990)		 This Is an EP Release
(1991)		 Sons of the P
(1991)
Singles from This Is An EP Release
  1. "Same Song"
    Released: January 6, 1991[3]

Two different versions of the track "Same Song" were recorded; a long version, which runs over six minutes, and an edit, which runs four minutes.[5] Also a music video was made for "Same Song" using new footage from cast members from the film Nothing But Trouble, as well as clips from the film. Dan Aykroyd appears portraying a Scottish bagpipe artist, as well as a Los Angeles gang member, while Dr. Dre and Eazy-E make cameo appearances.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[6]
Christgau's Consumer GuideA−[7]
Entertainment WeeklyB[8]
Los Angeles Times[9]

Track listing
  1. "Same Song" feat. 2Pac
  2. "Tie the Knot"
  3. "The Way We Swing" (Remix)
  4. "Nuttin' Nis Funky"
  5. "Packet Man" (Worth a Packet Remix)
  6. "Arguin' on the Funk"

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1991) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[10] 29
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] 7

Year-end charts
Chart (1991) Position
US Billboard 200[12] 97

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

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Events". 2Pac13.com. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  2. "This Is an EP Release - Digital Underground | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  3. "1991-01-06 / Tupac's Debut in Digital Underground's "Same song" Video". 2PacLegacy.net. 6 January 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
  4. "Featured Content on Myspace". Myspace.com. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  5. "Digital Underground – Same Song (1991, Vinyl)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  6. Cook, Stephen. "This Is an EP Release - Digital Underground". AllMusic. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  7. Christgau, Robert (October 15, 2000). "Digital Underground". Christgau's Consumer Guide: Albums of the '90s. Macmillan Publishing. ISBN 9780312245603.
  8. Bernard, James (March 8, 1991). "This Is an E.P. Release". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  9. HUNT, DENNIS (March 3, 1991). "In Brief". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
  10. "Digital Underground Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  11. "Digital Underground Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  12. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1991". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  13. "American album certifications – Digital Underground – This Is An EP Release". Recording Industry Association of America.


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