Back in the Day (Illegal song)

"Back in the Day" is the third and final single released from Illegal's debut album, The Untold Truth. It was written by members Jamal and Malik, each detailing their hardships growing up before they received a record deal. The song peaked at 80 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and 21 on the Hot Rap Singles and was the last release from Illegal. The song was produced by Colin Wolfe.

"Back in the Day"
Single by Illegal
from the album The Untold Truth
B-side	"Stick 'Em Up"
Released	March 14, 1994
Recorded	1993
Genre	Hip hop
Length	5:10
Label	Rowdy Arista
Songwriter(s)	Jamal Phillips Malik Edwards
Producer(s)	Colin Wolfe
Illegal singles chronology
"We Getz Busy" (1993) "Back in the Day" (1994)
Music video
"Back in the Day" on YouTube

Music video

The music video features cameos by Snoop Doggy Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound.

Single track listing

A-Side

1. "Back in the Day" (Rowdy Main Mix)- 5:05
2. "Back in the Day" (Radio Edit)- 4:15
3. "Back in the Day" (Accapella Mix)- 4:59
4. "Back in the Day" (Percapella Mix)- 5:02

B-Side

1. "Back in the Day" (Album Version)- 5:10
2. "Back in the Day" (Extended Instrumental)- 3:20
3. "Stick 'Em Up"- 4:22