Father's Day is the debut studio album by American hip hop musician Father MC.[1][2] It released in 1990 on Uptown Records and distributed through MCA Records.
Father's Day | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 15, 1990 | |||
Recorded | 1989–1990 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 41:42 | |||
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Singles from Father's Day | ||||
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Release and reception
editReview scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [3] |
While Rob Theakston at AllMusic felt some of the material on the album could be considered formulaic, he acknowledged the importance of the work, stating that "the impact of Father's Day's tone and textures would be felt for years to come."[3]
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Music | Length |
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1. | "I'll Do 4 U" | Father MC, Foster, Lynn, Paich | 3:03 |
2. | "Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated" | Father MC, Rooney | 5:48 |
3. | "Lisa Baby" | Father MC, Morales | 4:56 |
4. | "Tell Me Something Good" | Stevie Wonder | 3:50 |
5. | "I Come Correct" | Father MC, Morales | 4:15 |
6. | "I've Been Watching You" | Fresh Gordon, Lil' Shawn | 3:43 |
7. | "Ain't It Funky" | Lil' Shawn, Morales | 4:43 |
8. | "Father's Day" | Lil' Shawn, Tee | 3:47 |
9. | "Dance 4 Me" | Lil' Shawn, Tee | 3:39 |
10. | "Why U Wanna Hurt Me" | Father MC | 3:58 |
Chart history
editAlbum
editChart (1990)[4] | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard 200 | 62 |
U.S. R&B Albums | 23 |
Singles
editYear | Single | Peak chart positions[5] | |||||
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | U.S. Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | U.S. Hot Rap Singles | ||||
1990 | "Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated" | — | 36 | 14 | 1 | ||
"I'll Do 4 U" | 20 | 11 | 14 | 20 | |||
1991 | "Lisa Baby" | — | 42 | — | 87 | ||
"I've Been Watching You" | — | — | 39 | — |
Personnel
edit- arranging – Mark Morales, Mark C. Rooney
- art direction – Carol Friedman
- design – Patrick Roques
- drum programming – Mark Morales
- engineering – Fresh Gordon, Franklin Grant, John Pace, Howie Tee, Chuck Valle
- executive production – Sean "Puffy" Combs, Andre Harrell
- keyboards – Mark C. Rooney
- mastering – Jose Rodriguez
- mixing – Steven Ett, Fresh Gordon, Howie Tee
- performer(s) – Fresh Gordon
- photography – Carol Friedman
- production – Fresh Gordon, Mark Morales, Mark C. Rooney, Howie Tee
- production coordination – Eloise Bryan
- programming – Howie Tee
- vocals – Father MC
- vocals (background) – Mary J. Blige, Dave Hollister, JoJo, K-Ci, Mark C. Rooney
Notes
edit- ^ Harrison, Thomas (2011). Music of the 1990s. ABC-CLIO. p. 21.
- ^ "Father MC Debuts with 'Father's Day'". New Journal and Guide. Norfolk. Jan 2, 1991. p. B10.
- ^ a b "Father's Day". AllMusic. Retrieved 2010-05-08.
- ^ "allmusic ((( Father's Day > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-05-08.
- ^ "allmusic ((( Father's Day > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-05-08.