Dead Serious (album)
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| Studio album by Das EFX | ||||
| Released | April 7, 1992 | |||
| Recorded | 1991-1992 | |||
| Genre | East Coast hip hop | |||
| Length | 38:43 | |||
| Label | EastWest Records | |||
| Producer | Chris Charity Derek Lynch Andre Weston Willie Hines Kevin Byrdsong Marcus Logan Dexter James |
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Dead Serious was the debut album of the hip hop duo Das EFX. The Source in their review of the album lauded them for their innovative rhyme flow and for bringing fun back in hip-hop [1] The first single, "They Want EFX," was a #25 pop hit and a #5 R&B hit that propelled Dead Serious to platinum status. The song can be heard in episode one, season three of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, titled How I Spent My Summer Vacation. The song was also referenced in the popular teen-soap opera show, Beverly Hills 90210 and is frequently referenced by comedian Dave Chappelle.
In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums. The record was originally rated 4 mics in The Source.[1]
Contents |
[edit] Track listing
| # | Title | Songwriters | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
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| 1 | "Mic Checka" | A. Weston, W. Hines, C. Charity, Dead Leach | Chris Charity, Derek Lynch | Das Efx |
| 2 | "Jussummen" | A. Weston, W. Hines, C. Charity, D. Lynch | Chris Charity, Derek Lynch | Das Efx |
| 3 | "They Want EFX" | A. Weston, W. Hines, J. Brown | A. Weston, W. Hines, Kevin Byrdsong (co-producer), Marcus Logan (co-producer) | Das Efx |
| 4 | "Looseys" | A. Weston, W. Hines, C. Charity, D. Lynch | Chris Charity, Derek Lynch | Das Efx |
| 5 | "Dum Dums" | A. Weston, W. Hines, C. Charity, D. Lynch | Chris Charity, Derek Lynch | Das Efx |
| 6 | "East Coast" | A. Weston, W. Hines, C. Charity, D. Lynch | Chris Charity, Derek Lynch | Das Efx |
| 7 | "If Only" | A. Weston, W. Hines, C. Charity, D. Lynch, S. Turrentine | Chris Charity, Derek Lynch | Das Efx |
| 8 | "Brooklyn to T-Neck" | A. Weston, W. Hines, C. Charity, D. Lynch | Chris Charity, Derek Lynch | Das Efx |
| 9 | "Klap Ya Handz" | A. Weston, W. Hines, D. Porter | Andre Weston, Willie Hines, Dexter James (co-producer) | Das Efx |
| 10 | "Straight Out the Sewer" | A. Weston, W. Hines, C. Charity, D. Lynch | Chris Charity, Derek Lynch | Das Efx |
[edit] Samples Used
- "Mic Checka" contains samples from "Soul Power Pt. 1" and "The Payback" by James Brown, "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins, "Mr. Bass Man" by The Fatback Band, "Top Billin'" by Audio Two, "It's A New Day" by Skull Snaps & "Sing A Simple Song" by Sly & The Family Stone.
- "Jussummen" contains sample from "Blind Alley" by The Emotions, and a beat from Big Daddy Kane's(Ain't No Half Steppin), and the hook contains a sample of "La-Di-Da-Di" by Slick Rick.
- "They Want EFX" contains samples from "Blind Man Can See It", "The Payback" and "Funky President" by James Brown, & "Buffalo Girls" by Malcolm McLaren.
- "Looseys" contains samples from "Hip-Hug-Her" by Booker T. & the MG's & "Funky President" by James Brown.
- "Dum Dums" contains sample from "The Happy Song" by Otis Redding.
- "East Coast" contains samples from "UFO" by ESG, "Ike's Mood I/You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" by Isaac Hayes, "Funky President" by James Brown & "It's A New Day" by Skull Snaps.
- "If Only" contains sample from "The Man With A Sad Face" by Stanley Turrentine.
- "Brooklyn To T-Neck" contains samples from "Papa Was Too (Live)" by Joe Tex & "The Payback" by James Brown.
- "Klap Ya Handz" contains samples from "Handclapping Song" by The Meters, "Blind Alley" by The Emotions & "Top Billin'" by Audio Two.
[edit] Album chart positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | |
| Billboard 200 | Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | ||
| 1992 | Dead Serious | #16 | #1 |
[edit] Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | ||||
| Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | ||
| 1992 | "Mic Checka" | - | #22 | #1 | #10 | - |
| 1992 | "Straight From Da Sewer" | - | #66 | #3 | #35 | - |
| 1992 | "They Want Efx" | #25 | #5 | #1 | #1 | #29 |
[edit] References
- ^ a b Matty C (May, 1992) Dead Serious Album Review. The Source.
