Word to the Jaz
Word to the Jaz is the debut studio album by American rapper and producer The Jaz from New York City. It was released in 1989 via EMI USA, and produced by Bryan "Chuck" New, Pete Q. Harris and The Jaz. The album peaked at number 87 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[1] It featured guest appearance from Jay-Z on the song "Hawaiian Sophie", which peaked at number 18 on the Hot Rap Songs chart.[2] The single "Let's Play House"/"Buss the Speaker" peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.[3]
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| Released | May 2, 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1988–1989 | |||
| Studio | Abbey Road Studios (London) | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 58:13 | |||
| Label | EMI USA | |||
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Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Dance to This" | 3:56 |
| 2. | "Pumpin" | 4:33 |
| 3. | "Hawaiian Sophie" (featuring Jay-Z) | 4:26 |
| 4. | "Give a Lil Extra" | 4:56 |
| 5. | "Fun" | 5:43 |
| 6. | "Word to the Jaz" | 5:23 |
| 7. | "Let's Play House" | 4:53 |
| 8. | "Boost Up the Family" | 4:32 |
| 9. | "Shana" | 5:19 |
| 10. | "I Can Dig Rappin'" | 4:28 |
| 11. | "Look Out" | 5:26 |
| 12. | "Buss da Speaka" | 4:38 |
| Total length: | 58:13 | |
Personnel
- Jonathan Burks – main performer, producer
- Shawn Corey Carter – featured performer (track 3)
- Bryan Chuck New – producer
- Peter Brian Harris – producer
- Scott Folks – executive producer
- Carol Chen – art direction
- Henry Marquez – art direction
- Timothy White – photography
Charts
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References
- "The Jaz Word To The Jaz Chart History". Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Archived from the original on May 14, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- "The Jaz Hawaiian Sophie Chart History". Hot Rap Songs. Archived from the original on May 9, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- "The Jaz Chart History". Dance Club Songs. Billboard. Archived from the original on May 14, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- "The Jaz Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- "The Jaz Chart History". Hot Rap Songs. Archived from the original on May 14, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
External links
- Word To The Jaz at Discogs (list of releases)
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