Hot & Wet

Hot & Wet
Hot & Wet
Studio album by 112
Released	December 9, 2003; (Release history)
Recorded	2002–2003
Genre	R&B
Length	70:03
Label	Bad Boy; Def Soul;
Producer	Sean Combs (executive); Daron Jones, Stevie J., Anthony Dent, Saint Denson, Andre Harris & Vidal Davis;
112 chronology
Singles from Hot & Wet
	"Na Na Na Na"; Released: July 22, 2003; "Hot & Wet"; Released: September 22, 2003; "Right Here for U"; Released: January 2, 2004; "Give It to Me"; Released: April 13, 2004;

Hot & Wet is the fourth studio album by American 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, signaling the groups' eventual departure from the label in 2004.

Background

In 2002 the group members, having matured both personally and professionally, came to the realization 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.

Release and promotion

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.
The fourth and last single, Give It to Me" was released on April 13, 2004.

Reception

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.

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[2]
Rolling Stone	^[3]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Medley"	Steven Jordan	2:32
2.	"It's Goin' Down 2Nite" (featuring T.I.)	Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, Clifford Harris	4:42
3.	"Hot & Wet" (featuring Ludacris)	Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, Steven Jordan, Sean Combs, Christopher Bridges	3:41
4.	"Unbelievable"	Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, Sean Combs	4:17
5.	"Everyday"	Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, R. Hankerson, The Isley Brothers, William DeVaughn	4:29
6.	"I Belong to You" (interlude)	Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones	1:23
7.	"Right Here for U"	Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, Steven Jordan, Sean Combs, Donald DeGrate, Roger Troutman, Terry Troutman	5:13
8.	"All My Love"	Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones	4:41
9.	"You Said"	Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones	4:16
10.	"Knock U Down" (interlude)	Jason Boyd, Steven Jordan	1:46
11.	"Knock U Down"	Jason Boyd, Steven Jordan	4:21
12.	"Hot & Wet" (remix) (featuring Ludacris and Chingy)	Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, Steve Jordan, Sean Combs, Kenton Nix	4:15
13.	"Na Na Na Na" (featuring Super Cat)	Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, William Maragh	3:40
14.	"Give It to Me"	Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, Anthony Dent, K. Hatcher, Jason Boyd, Herb Alpert, Andy Armer, Randy Badazz, George Clinton, Rashawnna Guy, Philippé Wynne	3:58
15.	"Slip Away"	Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones	4:37
16.	"Say Yes"	Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, Adonis Shropshire	4:01
17.	"Man's World"	Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones	5:03
18.	"Na Na Na Na" (reggae remix*) (featuring Spragga Benz, Lady Saw, Buccaneer and Damian Marley)	Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones	4:30

(*) indicates bonus track

Personnel

Chris Athens — mastering
Leesa Brunson — A&R assistance
Jonathan "Chronic Face" Burke — vocal engineer
Isaac Carree — vocals
Dru Castro — engineer
Da Twelve — 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

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2004)	Peak position
US Billboard 200^[4]	22
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[5]	4

Year-end charts

Chart (2004)	Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[6]	60

Release history

Region	Date	Label	Format	Catalog
United States	December 9, 2003	Bad Boy, Def Soul	CD	-

References

^ Reid, Shaheem (May 6, 2003). "112 Team Up With Sean Paul, Hope To Work With Ghostface Killah - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Viacom. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
^ Kellman, Andy. "Hot & Wet - 112 : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
^ Caramanica, Jon (October 23, 2003). "112: Hot & Wet : Music Reviews". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Archived from the original on 2007-12-10. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
^ "112 Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
^ "112 Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
^ "Year-End Charts: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - 2004". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 19, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2015.

[1] Reid, Shaheem (May 6, 2003). "112 Team Up With Sean Paul, Hope To Work With Ghostface Killah - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Viacom. Retrieved February 22, 2012.

[2] Kellman, Andy. "Hot & Wet - 112 : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2012.

[3] Caramanica, Jon (October 23, 2003). "112: Hot & Wet : Music Reviews". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Archived from the original on 2007-12-10. Retrieved August 7, 2012.

[ac_Billboard200_112-4] "112 Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2015.

[ac_BillboardRandBHipHop_112-5] "112 Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2015.

[6] "Year-End Charts: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - 2004". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 19, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2015.

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v t e 112
Quinnes Parker (Q) Michael Keith (Mike) Marvin Scandrick (Slim) Daron Jones
Albums	112 Room 112 Part III Hot & Wet Pleasure & Pain Q, Mike, Slim, Daron
Singles	"Only You" "Come See Me" "Cupid" "Love Me" "Anywhere" "Love You Like I Did" "Your Letter" "It's Over Now" "Peaches & Cream" "Dance with Me" "Na Na Na Na" "Hot & Wet" "Right Here for U" "U Already Know" "What If"
Featured singles	"I'll Be Missing You" "All Cried Out" "Sky's the Limit" "Right Here Waiting" "Callin' Me" "Hey Luv (Anything)"
See also	Discography