Reel to Reel
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [2] |
Reel to Reel is the debut album by American rapper Grand Puba. The album was released on August 11, 1992 under Elektra. It was Puba's first solo venture, following group projects with the likes of the short lived group Masters of Ceremony and Brand Nubian. Both of the group’s albums were critically acclaimed but failed to duplicate that success in terms of album sales. The album was largely produced by Puba himself, with help from the Stimulated Dummies, Kid Capri and others. Reel to Reel includes the number one Rap hit "360 Degrees (What Goes Around)", as well as the singles "Check it Out" (featuring a young Mary J. Blige), and "Ya Know How it Goes."
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Check Tha Resume" | Grand Puba | Grand Puba |
| 2 | "360 Degrees (What Goes Around)" | Grand Puba | Grand Puba |
| 3 | "That's How We Move It" | DJ Shabazz | Grand Puba |
| 4 | "Check it Out" | Grand Puba | Grand Puba, Mary J. Blige |
| 5 | "Big Kids Don't Play" | Grand Puba | Grand Puba |
| 6 | "Honey Don't Front" | Grand Puba, SD50's | Grand Puba |
| 7 | "Lickshot" | Grand Puba, SD50's | Grand Puba |
| 8 | "Ya Know How it Goes" | Grand Puba | Grand Puba |
| 9 | "Reel to Reel" | Grand Puba | Grand Puba |
| 10 | "Soul Controller" | Anthony Latief King | Grand Puba |
| 11 | "Proper Education" | Grand Puba | Grand Puba |
| 12 | "Back it Up" | Grand Puba, Kid Capri | Grand Puba, Kid Capri |
| 13 | "Baby What's Your Name?" | Grand Puba | Grand Puba |
| 14 | "360 Degrees (What Goes Around) (SD50's Remix)" * |
SD50 | Grand Puba |
| 15 | "Who Makes the Loot?" * | The Brand New Heavies, Orlando Aguillen |
Grand Puba |
tracks 14 and 15 are listed as bonus tracks; "Who Makes The Loot" only available on the CD-release of the album.
Chart positions
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 28 |
| US Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | 14 |
Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hot 100 | US R&B | US Rap | Dance Sales | ||
| 1992 | "360 Degrees (What Goes Around)" | ||||
| 1993 | "Check it Out" | ||||