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The Kingpin (album)

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The Kingpin
Studio album by
Released1989
Recorded1988–1989
StudioHouse of Hits (Chestnut Ridge, NY)
GenreHip hop
Length49:31
LabelAtlantic
ProducerMarley Marl
Craig G chronology
The Kingpin
(1989)
Now, That's More Like It
(1991)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
RapReviews1/10[2]

The Kingpin is the debut studio album by American rapper Craig G.[3][4] It was released in 1989 via Atlantic Records. The album was produced by Marley Marl.

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Love Thang"4:40
2."Dopest Duo"4:20
3."Rock the House"5:06
4."First Day of School"4:02
5."Shootin' the Gift"3:44
6."Slammin'"3:57
7."Turn This House Into a Home"5:42
8."The Kingpin"3:20
9."The Final Chapter"5:09
10."Why'd You Have to Go?" (featuring TJ Swan)5:04
11."Smooth"2:57
12."The Blues"1:30
Total length:49:31

Sample credits

Personnel

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  • Craig Curry - main performer
  • Marlon Lu'ree Williams - mixing & recording (tracks: 2, 5-7, 9, 11), producer
  • Andre Carrillo - vocals (track 10)
  • Thomas 'On Time' - mixing & recording (tracks: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12)
  • Leon Lee - mixing & recording (track 3)
  • Dennis King - mastering
  • Bob Defrin - art direction
  • Anthony Ranieri - design
  • Frank Moscati - photography

References

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  1. ^ Mills, Brad. "The Kingpin Craig G". AllMusic.
  2. ^ Jost, Matthias (January 15, 2002). "Craig G The Kingpin". RapReviews. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  3. ^ Baker, Soren (May 20, 2003). "From '8 Mile' to 'This Is Now,' Craig G steps to his own beat". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 3.
  4. ^ Stancell, Steven (1996). Rap Whoz Who: The World of Rap Music. Schirmer Books. p. 189.
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"Craig G – The Kingpin". at Discogs.