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Concrete Jungle (Sway & King Tech album)

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Concrete Jungle
Studio album by
Released1991
Recorded1990
GenreHip hop
Length66:54
LabelGiant/Warner Bros. Records
24419
ProducerKing Tech
Sway & King Tech chronology
Flynamic Force
(1988)
Concrete Jungle
(1991)
This or That
(1999)

Concrete Jungle is the debut album by the American hip hop duo Sway & King Tech.[1] The album was released in 1991 by Giant Records. It was nominated for a Bammie Award for best debut album.[2]

According to Tech, the 1990 single release of "Follow 4 Now" sold 40,000 vinyl, 40,000 cassettes and 20,000 CDs.[3] A remix of the song appears on the album.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]
Chicago Tribune[5]

The Chicago Tribune noted the irony of "Same Old Thang", which criticizes the tiresome sameness of rap music.[5]

Track listing

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  1. "Intro"
  2. "Concrete Jungle"
  3. "Devastating"
  4. "Baddest Mutha on 2 Turntables [Remix]"
  5. "Rock Steady"
  6. "Let Me See You Move"
  7. "New Dimension"
  8. "Future Source"
  9. "In Control"
  10. "Bum Rush the Sound"
  11. "Time 4 Peace"
  12. "Follow 4 Now [Remix]"
  13. "It's Not Over"
  14. "Same Old Thang"

References

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  1. ^ HOPKINS, TRACY E. "SURPRISING MIX MARKS READY FOR THE WORLD". Sun-Sentinel.com.
  2. ^ Plotnikoff, David (March 6, 1992). "Keeping the Score". Eye. San Jose Mercury News. p. 25.
  3. ^ "Sway & Tech Revisit "Follow 4 Now"".
  4. ^ "Concrete Jungle - Sway & King Tech | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  5. ^ a b May, Mitchell (1 Aug 1991). "Recordings". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 7.