Hot & Wet is the fourth studio album by R&B group 112. The album followed the successful Part III album (which featured the hit single "Peaches & Cream"), with the club tracks "Na Na Na Na" and "Hot & Wet" which was produced by Stevie J. It was also their first album not exclusively associated with Bad Boy Records, signalling the groups' eventual departure from the label in 2004.
[edit] Background
In 2002 the group members, having matured both personally and professionally, came to the realisation that a split with the Bad Boy label was necessary due to the lack of interest.[1] In search of greater creative control, 112 left Bad Boy Records in February 2002 and signed with Def Jam in July on their Def Soul-imprint, insisting that the breakup was amicable. They reiterated this no-hard-feelings attitude by going to Daddy's House to record a debut album for Def Jam. Disagreements remained over ownership rights to the 112 catalog of songs, and this album - the Def Jam debut disc was waylaid as a result, while negotiations ensued between Lyor Cohen of Def Jam and Bad Boy owner Combs. With both sides ultimately in agreement, Hot & Wet would eventually appear in November 2003.
[edit] Release and promotion
[edit] Singles
- The first single, "Na Na Na Na" was released on July 22, 2003 and features dance hall legend, Super Cat.
- The second single, "Hot & Wet" was released on September 22, 2003 and features rapper, Ludacris.
- The third single, "Right Here for U" charted at number 74 on the R&B chart on January 2, 2004. The song was released as a digital download only.
[edit] Reception
[edit] Commercial
In 2004 the album charted on the Billboard 200 and peaked at number four on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album however failed to make any noticeable impression on the charts.
[edit] Critical
Maleria Brown of The Stallion Online reviewed, "Pleasure and Pain" is one of the best albums I've heard this year. It contains a variety of musical styles, and it's by a group that's made great music in the past. This album is definitely worth giving a try. One twelve is known for creating romantic music, but in their latest album they delve into territory beyond just the romance in a relationship such as feelings of betrayal and regret. The group is also popular for their wonderful ballads, but in "Pleasure and Pain" they experiment with different styles; although, for the most part they stick with the tried and true."[5]
[edit] Track listing
| 1. |
"Medley" |
2:32 |
| 2. |
"It's Goin' Down 2Nite" (feat. T.I.) |
4:42 |
| 3. |
"Hot & Wet" (feat. Ludacris) |
3:41 |
| 4. |
"Unbelievable" |
4:17 |
| 5. |
"Everyday" |
4:29 |
| 6. |
"I Belong To You (Interlude)" |
1:23 |
| 7. |
"Right Here For U" |
5:13 |
| 8. |
"All My Love" |
4:41 |
| 9. |
"You Said" |
4:16 |
| 10. |
"Knock U Down (Interlude)" |
1:46 |
| 11. |
"Knock U Down" |
4:21 |
| 12. |
"Hot & Wet (Remix)" (feat. Ludacris & Chingy) |
4:15 |
| 13. |
"Na Na Na Na" (feat. Super Cat) |
3:40 |
| 14. |
"Give It To Me" |
3:58 |
| 15. |
"Slip Away" |
4:37 |
| 16. |
"Say Yes" |
4:01 |
| 17. |
"Man's World" |
5:03 |
| 18. |
"Na Na Na Na (Reggae Remix) *" (feat. Spragga Benz, Lady Saw, Buccaneer & Damian Marley) |
4:03 |
(*) indicates bonus track
[edit] Personnel
- Chris Athens — Mastering
- Leesa Brunson — A&R Assistance
- Jonathan "Chronic Face" Burke — Vocal Engineer
- Isaac Carree — Vocals
- Dru Castro — Engineer
- DaTwelve — Executive Producer
- Tina Davis — A&R
- Vidal Davis — Producer
- Dent — Multi Instruments, Producer
- Stephen Dent — Producer, Engineer, Instrumentation
- Diddy — Producer, Executive Producer
- Emery Dobyns — Engineer
- Steve Fisher — Assistant
- Marcus T. Grant — Executive Producer
- Andre Harris — Producer
- Stevie J. — Producer, Overdubs, Compilation
- Jahaun Johnson — A&R
- Daron Jones — Multi Instruments, Producer, Instrumentation
- Jonathan Jordan — Engineer
- Victoria Jordan — Art Direction
- Terese Joseph — Recording Director
- Jonathan Kaslow — A&R, Artist Coordination
- Rich Keller — Engineer, Mixing
- Daniel Levitt — Photography
- Paul Logus — Engineer, Mixing
- Carlton Lynn — Engineer
- Manny Marroquin — Mixing, Vocal Mixing
- Vernon Mungo — Engineer, Mixing
- Rob Paustian — Engineer, Mixing
- Tara Podolsky — A&R
- Saint Denson — Producer
- Keith Slattery — Engineer
- Spi — Multi Instruments, Producer, Instrumentation
- Brian Stanley — Engineer
- Christopher Stern — Creative Director
- Rabeka Tuinei — Assistant
- Kevin Wales — Producer
- Eric Weissman — Sample Clearance
[edit] Charts
| Chart (2004) |
Peak
position |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 200[6] |
22 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[6] |
4 |
[edit] Release history
[edit] References
