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Which Doobie U B?

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Which Doobie U B? is the debut studio album by Los Angeles–based hip hop group Funkdoobiest.[1][2] It was released on May 4, 1993, via Epic Records. The album peaked at number 56 on the US Billboard 200 chart.

Which Doobie U B?
Studio album by
Funkdoobiest
ReleasedMay 4, 1993
Recorded1991–1992
Studio
Genre
Length39:37
Label
Producer
Funkdoobiest chronology
Which Doobie U B?
(1993) 		Brothas Doobie
(1995)
Singles from Which Doobie U B?
  1. "Bow Wow Wow"
    Released: 1992
  2. "The Funkiest / Freak Mode"
    Released: 1993
  3. "Wopbabalubop / Where's It At"
    Released: 1993

The album title comes from a line in an episode of the 1970s sitcom, What's Happening!!, when the main character, Raj, is introduced to special guests the Doobie Brothers.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [3]
RapReviews7/10[4]

The Los Angeles Times wrote: "Despite some inviting musical tracks, Funkdoobiest's drone of dissin' and tireless display of bravado dampens its debut."[5]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."The Funkiest"
3:22
2."Bow Wow Wow"
  • J. Vasquez
  • L. Dimant
  • L. Muggerud
  • DJ Muggs
  • DJ Lethal
4:13
3."Freak Mode"
  • J. Vasquez
  • R. Medrano
DJ Ralph M3:27
4."I'm Shittin' on 'Em"
T-Ray4:02
5."Who's the Doobiest"
  • J. Vasquez
  • T. Ray
T-Ray2:52
6."Doobie to the Head"
  • J. Vasquez
  • R. Medrano
DJ Ralph M3:28
7."Where's It At"
  • J. Vasquez
  • T. Ray
  • T. Pacheco
T-Ray3:40
8."Wopbabalubop" (featuring B-Real)
T-Ray3:43
9."The Porno King"
  • J. Vasquez
  • R. Medrano
DJ Ralph M0:26
10."'Uh C'mon Yeah!"
  • J. Vasquez
  • R. Medrano
DJ Ralph M3:17
11."Here I Am"
  • R. Medrano
  • T. Pacheco
DJ Ralph M3:51
12."Funk's on Me"
  • J. Vasquez
  • R. Medrano
  • S. Hollister
DJ Ralph M3:13
Total length:39:37

Personnel

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  • Jason Vasquez – main artist
  • Ralph Medrano – main artist
  • Tyrone Pacheco – main artist
  • Louis Freese – featured artist (track 8)
  • Richard Todd Ray – producer (tracks: 4, 5, 7, 8)
  • Lawrence Muggerud – producer (tracks: 1, 2)
  • Leor Dimant – producer (tracks: 1, 2)
  • Jason Roberts – mixing (tracks: 1, 3, 6, 8, 12), recording (tracks: 1, 2, 6, 12)
  • Rich July – mixing (tracks: 5, 7)
  • Mike Calderon – mixing (tracks: 9, 10), recording (track 9)
  • Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo – mixing (track 2)
  • Chris Shaw – mixing and recording (track 4)
  • Mike Wallach – mixing and recording (track 11)
  • Anton Pukshansky – recording (tracks: 5, 7, 8)
  • Mike Green – recording (tracks: 3, 10)
  • Dante Ariola – art direction and design
  • Glenn Barr – illustration
  • Annalisa – photography
  • Pawn Shop Press – art direction and design

Charts

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Chart (1993) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 56
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] 19

References

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  1. ^ Wright-McLeod, Brian (2018). The Encyclopedia of Native Music: More Than a Century of Recordings from Wax Cylinder to the Internet. University of Arizona Press. p. 102.
  2. ^ Hess, Mickey (2009). Hip Hop in America: A Regional Guide. Vol. 1. ABC-CLIO. p. xix.
  3. ^ Huey, Steve. "Which Doobie U B? Funkdoobiest". AllMusic. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
  4. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (July 13, 2021). "Funkdoobiest :: Which Doobie U B?". RapReviews. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  5. ^ Hunt, Dennis (July 4, 1993). "Record Rack". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 56.
  6. ^ "Funkdoobiest Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
  7. ^ "Funkdoobiest Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
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