Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop

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Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop
Studio album by Diamond and the Psychotic Neurotics
Released	September 22, 1992
Recorded	1992
Genre	Hip hop
Length	66:38
Label	Chemistry/Mercury/PolyGram Records 513 934
Producer	Diamond D Showbiz Lakim Shabazz Jazzy Jay DJ Mark the 45 King Large Professor Q-Tip
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Diamond and the Psychotic Neurotics chronology
Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop (1992) Hatred, Passions and Infidelity (1997)

Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop is the debut album from hip hop producer-emcee Diamond D, released with his crew the Psychotic Neurotics. The album features some of the earliest appearances from Diamond's later D.I.T.C. partners Big L and Fat Joe, as well as production from popular beat makers such as Large Professor, Q-Tip, and DJ Mark the 45 King. The album features the singles "Best-Kept Secret" and "Sally Got a One-Track Mind." The album was not released on vinyl. However there were promotional copies pressed up with full artwork which were very highly sought-after. The vinyl edition was eventually made available as a reissue years later. The original promo has a sticker on it; the reissue had this sticker scanned into the artwork.

In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums.

Contents 1 Track listing 2 Samples Used 3 Album singles 4 Album chart positions 5 Singles chart positions

[edit] Track listing

#	Title	Producer(s)	Performer (s)
1	"Intro"	Diamond D	*Interlude*
2	"Best-Kept Secret"	Diamond D	Diamond D
3	"Sally Got a One-Track Mind"	Diamond D	Diamond D
4	"Step to Me"	Showbiz, Diamond D	Diamond D
5	"Shut the Fuck Up"	Diamond D, Showbiz	The Psychotic Neurotics
6	"Fuck What U Heard"	Diamond D, Lakim Shabazz	Diamond D
7	"I'm Outta Here"	Diamond D, Showbiz	Diamond D
8	"A Day in the Life"	Diamond D	Diamond D, Lord Jamar, Sadat X
9	"Last Car on the 2 Train"	Diamond D	The Psychotic Neurotics
10	"Red Light, Green Light"	Diamond D	Diamond D
11	"I Went for Mine"	Jazzy Jay, Diamond D	Diamond D
12	"Comments from Big L and Showbiz"	Diamond D	Big L, Showbiz
13	"Check One, Two"	Diamond D, DJ Mark the 45 King	Diamond D
14	"What You Seek"	Diamond D	Diamond D
15	"Lunchroom Chatter"	Diamond D	The Psychotic Neurotics
16	"Confused"	Diamond D	Diamond D, Michelle Sweeting, Jasmine
17	"Pass Dat Shit"	Diamond D	Diamond D, Whiz One, Maestro, Mike G.Q., Fat Joe
18	"Freestyle (Yo, That's That Shit)"	Diamond D, Large Professor	Diamond and the Psychotic Neurotics
19	"K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid)"	Diamond D, Q-Tip	Diamond D
20	"Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop"	Diamond D	Diamond and the Psychotic Neurotics
21	"Wuffman Stressed Out"	Diamond D	*Interlude*
22	"Feel the Vibe"	Diamond D, Showbiz	Diamond D, Showbiz
23	"A View From the Underground"	Diamond D	Fat Joe

[edit] Samples Used

• "Intro"
  • "Knocking 'Round the Zoo" by James Taylor
  • "The Magic 8" by Schoolhouse Rock
• "Best Kept Secret"
  • "Green Onions" by Booker T. & the MG's
  • "Never Get Enough" by Bobby Byrd
  • "Who's Gonna Take the Weight?" by Kool & the Gang
  • "N.T." by Kool & the Gang
  • "Shaft in Africa" by Johnny Pate
  • "I Can Hear You Calling" by Three Dog Night
• "Sally Got A One Track Mind"
  • "It's a New Day" by Skull Snaps
  • "Sparkling in the Sand" by Tower of Power
  • "Born To Be Blue" by Jack Bruce
• "Step To Me"
  • "Fight Back" by Solomon Burke
  • "Ready Or Not (Here I Come)" by The Delfonics
  • "Sam Enchanted Dick" by Jack Bruce
• "Fuck What You Heard"
  • "Magnificent Sanctuary Band" by Donny Hathaway
  • "Alvina" by John Handy
• "I'm Outta Here"
  • "Gotta Get Away" by Flaming Ember
• "Red Light, Green Light"
  • "Hard Times" by Baby Huey
  • "Down By the River" by Buddy Miles
• "I Went For Mine"
  • "Faded Lady" by SSO
• "Comments From Big L and Showbiz"
  • "Occapella" by Lee Dorsey
• "What You Seek"
  • "Who's Gonna Take the Weight?" by Kool & the Gang
  • "You Can Make It If You Try" by Sly & the Family Stone
• "Lunchroom Chatter"
  • "Indian Giver" by Mel Brown
  • "Come Dancing" by Jeff Beck
• "Confused"
  • "Groove Me" by King Floyd
  • "Intimate Connection" by Kleeer
• "Pass Dat Shit"
  • "Pride and Vanity" by The Ohio Players
  • "Keeping Me Out of the Storm" by Rare Earth
• "K.I.S.S."
  • "American Tango" by Weather Report
• "Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop"
  • "Almustafa the Beloved" by Billy Cobham
• "Feel the Vibe"
  • "Get out of My Life, Woman" by Lee Dorsey
  • "Bad Tune" by Earth, Wind & Fire
  • "Hold It For A Minute" by Brother Jack McDuff

[edit] Album singles

Single information
"Best-Kept Secret" Released: 1992 B-side: "A View From the Underground", "Freestyle (Yo, That's That Shit)"
"Sally Got a One-Track Mind" Released: 1992 B-side: "Check One, Two"
"What U Heard" Released: 1993 B-side: "I'm Outta Here"

[edit] Album chart positions

Year	Album	Chart positions
		Billboard 200	Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums
1992	Stunts, Blunts, and Hip Hop	-	47

[edit] Singles chart positions

Year	Song	Chart positions
		Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks	Hot Rap Singles
1992	"Best-Kept Secret"	-	2
	"Sally Got a One-Track Mind"	84	12

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