It's a Big Daddy Thing
| It's a Big Daddy Thing | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 19, 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1989[1] | |||
| Genre | Golden age hip hop | |||
| Length | 76:32 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Producer | Big Daddy Kane, Marley Marl, Mister Cee, Prince Paul, Easy Mo Bee, Teddy Riley | |||
| Big Daddy Kane chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| Robert Christgau | (B)[3] |
| Rolling Stone |  [4] |
It's a Big Daddy Thing is the second full-length album by American rapper Big Daddy Kane. It was released on September 19, 1989 by Cold Chillin' Records and Warner Bros. Records.
Background
Unlike his debut album, which was solely produced by Marley Marl, Kane himself produced the majority of the album. Production was also provided by Prince Paul, Easy Mo Bee, Teddy Riley, Mister Cee, as well as Marley Marl. In character with his first album and many other albums of the day, It's a Big Daddy Thing branches out into different styles, from battle rhymes to love ballads and more. His later posturing as a self-proclaimed ladies' man is somewhat foreshadowed by the hit song "Smooth Operator". Also, one of the songs in the album, "Wrath of Kane," appears in live performance taken from the Apollo Theater.
To date, it is his most successful effort commercially, certified gold by RIAA.[5]
Legacy
In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums.[6]
In 2004, the song, "Warm it Up, Kane" appeared at classic hip hop radio station Playback FM, in the popular video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
In 2008, the single "I Get The Job Done" was ranked number 57 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.[7]
The track It's a Big Daddy Thing has sampled sound bit from ITC Entertainment ident.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "It's a Big Daddy Thing" | Prince Paul | 3:23 |
| 2. | "Another Victory" | Easy Mo Bee | 4:53 |
| 3. | "Mortal Combat" | Big Daddy Kane | 5:24 |
| 4. | "Children R the Future" | Big Daddy Kane | 4:00 |
| 5. | "Young, Gifted and Black" | Marley Marl | 3:13 |
| 6. | "Smooth Operator" | Big Daddy Kane | 4:44 |
| 7. | "Calling Mr. Welfare" (featuring DJ Red Alert) | Easy Mo Bee | 4:25 |
| 8. | "Wrath of Kane" (Live) | Big Daddy Kane | 5:00 |
| 9. | "I Get the Job Done" | Teddy Riley | 5:30 |
| 10. | "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" | Prince Paul | 3:20 |
| 11. | "Pimpin' Ain't Easy" (featuring Nice & Smooth, Scoob Lover and Ant Live) | Big Daddy Kane | 4:10 |
| 12. | "Big Daddy's Theme" | Big Daddy Kane | 2:08 |
| 13. | "To Be Your Man" (featuring Blue Magic and Chuck Stanley) | Big Daddy Kane | 5:45 |
| 14. | "The House That Cee Built" (featuring Mister Cee) | Mister Cee | 5:28 |
| 15. | "On the Move" (featuring Scoob Lover and Scrap Lover) | Big Daddy Kane | 5:20 |
| 16. | "Warm It Up, Kane" | Big Daddy Kane | 4:11 |
| 17. | "Rap Summary (Lean On Me)" (Remix) | Marley Marl | 5:15 |
| Total length: | 1:16:32 | ||
Tracks 8 and 17 are omitted from the vinyl version.
Charts
Album
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC)[8] | 37 |
| US Billboard 200[9] | 33 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[10] | 4 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions[11] | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Dance | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | ||||||
| 1989 | "Smooth Operator" | 17 | 11 | 1 | ||||
| 1989 | "I Get the Job Done" | — | 27 | 9 | ||||
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[12] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Ursula, Melissa; Goldsmith, Dawn; J. Fonseca, Anthony (2018-12-01). Hip Hop around the World: An Encyclopedia [2 volumes]. ISBN 9780313357596. Retrieved 2019-11-16.
- ^ "All Music Guide review". All Music Guide. Retrieved 2009-10-07.
- ^ "Robertchristgau.com review". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved 2009-10-07.
- ^ Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian David (2004). Rolling Stone review. ISBN 9780743201698. Retrieved 2009-10-07.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ "RIAA Searchable Database: Big Daddy Kane". RIAA.com. Retrieved 2009-10-07.
- ^ "Top 100 Best Rap Albums". Rocklist.net. Retrieved 2009-10-07.
- ^ "VH1's 100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs". prefixmag.com. Retrieved 2009-10-07.
- ^ "Big Daddy Kane | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ "Big Daddy Kane Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ "Big Daddy Kane Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ "Big Daddy Kane singles charts". allmusicguide.com. Retrieved 2009-10-07.
- ^ "American album certifications – Big Daddy Kane – It's a Big Daddy Thing". Recording Industry Association of America.
