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1993 studio album by DRS
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Gangsta Lean is the only studio album by American contemporary R&B/hip hop group DRS, released October 25, 1993 via Hammer's Roll Wit It Entertainment (which was distributed by Capitol Records).[1] The album peaked at No. 34 on the Billboard 200 and No. 6 on the Billboard R&B chart.[2]
Two singles were released from the album: "Gangsta Lean" and "Skoundrels Get Lonely". However, "Gangsta Lean" was the group's only hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 4 in 1993.[2] It also spent six weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart.[3][4]
In addition to original songs, the album contains a cover version of "Do Me, Baby" by Prince.[1]
Track listing[edit]
All lyrics are written by Chris Jackson[1] except "Skoundrels Get Lonely" written by Lavell Brown; and "Do Me, Baby" written by Prince
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| 1. | "Intro" | | 1:29 |
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| 2. | "Mama Didn't Raise No Punk" |
- Chris Jackson
- The Whole 9
| 3:48 |
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| 3. | "Strip" | The Whole 9 | 3:49 |
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| 4. | "Skoundrels Get Lonely" | | 5:07 |
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| 5. | "Gangsta Lean" |
- Chris Jackson
- Delaney McGill
- Steve Young
| 5:21 |
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| 6. | "44 Ways" | The Whole 9 | 4:13 |
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| 7. | "Nigga Wit a Badge" |
- Chris Jackson
- The Whole 9
| 3:29 |
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| 8. | "Sickness" | Chris Jackson | 4:06 |
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| 9. | "Bonnie and Clyde" | Chris Jackson | 3:37 |
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| 10. | "Do Me, Baby" (Prince cover) | Chris Jackson | 3:45 |
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| 11. | "Trust Me" | Chris Jackson | 4:30 |
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| 12. | "Make It Rough" | The Whole 9 | 4:25 |
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| 13. | "Gangsta Lean (Gangstapella)" |
- Chris Jackson
- Delaney McGill
| 3:55 |
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| 14. | "Outro: Jack Move" | | 1:12 |
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| Total length: | 52:36 |
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Certifications[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Henderson, Alex. "Gangsta Lean - DRS,MC D.R.S. | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ^ a b "Gangsta Lean - DRS,MC D.R.S. | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 174.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard.
- ^ "DRS, TLP". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ "DRS, BLP". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1994". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ "American album certifications – D.R.S. – Gangsta Lean". Recording Industry Association of America.
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