Livin' Proof
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
| The Source |  [2] |
Livin' Proof is the debut album from Gang Starr affiliates Group Home. The album featured the hit[citation needed] underground single "Supa Star" and the production work of DJ Premier. The album is known both for the supposed sub-par rhyming and superior instrumental work.[3][4] It is widely considered to be Premier's most focused work to date[citation needed] but is often overshadowed by his work with more proficient emcees. Premier produced all the album's songs apart from "Serious Rap Shit" and "4 Give My Sins," which were produced by Guru and Big Jaz, respectively.
"Supa Star" also appeared in the soundtrack of the 2008 video game Grand Theft Auto IV and is prominently featured in the movie Boiler Room.
Track listing
- All songs produced by DJ Premier, except for track 4 and 14 by Guru and track 8 by Jaz-O
| # | Title | Performer (s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Intro" | *Introduction* | |
| 2 | "Inna-Citi Life" | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker | |
| 3 | "Livin' Proof" | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker | |
| 4 | "Serious Rap Shit" | Guru, Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker, Big Shug | |
| 5 | "Suspended in Time" | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker, Jeru the Damaja (outro) | |
| 6 | "Sacrifice" | Absaloot, Melachi the Nutcracker | |
| 7 | "Up Against the Wall (Low Budget Mix)" |
Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker | |
| 8 | "4 Give My Sins" | Melachi the Nutcracker, Lil' Dap | |
| 9 | "Baby Pa" | Lil' Dap | |
| 10 | "2 Thousand" | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker | |
| 11 | "Supa Star" | Melachi the Nutcracker, Lil' Dap | |
| 12 | "Up against tha Wall (Getaway Car Mix)" |
Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker | |
| 13 | "Tha Realness" | Smiley the Ghetto Child, Lil' Dap, Brainsick Mob | |
| [Netherlands Bonus Track] | |||
| 14 | "So-Called Friends" | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker | |
Album chart positions
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 34 |
Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | |||
| Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | ||
| 1994 | "Supa Star" | #85 | #85 | #19 | #8 |
| "Livin' Proof" | - | - | #26 | #5 | |
| 1995 | "Suspended In Time" | - | #82 | #34 | #10 |
References
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ The Source review
- ^ Shapiro, Peter (2005) The Rough Guide to Hip-Hop, 2nd ed., Rough Guides, ISBN 1-84353-263-8, p.165
- ^ DiBella, M.F. "Livin' Proof Review", Allmusic, Macrovision Corporation
- ^ "Group Home Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.