Rapped in Romance is the second and final studio album by American Los Angeles–based electro-hop group the World Class Wreckin' Cru. It was released in 1986 on Epic.[1][2] Cli-N-Tel left the group during the fall of 1985 which led to Lonzo recruiting Shakespeare to join the group.[3]

Rapped in Romance
Studio album by
Released1986
Recorded1985–1986
StudioAudio Achievements Inc. (California)
Length41:14
LabelEpic
Producer
World Class Wreckin' Cru chronology
World Class
(1985)
Rapped in Romance
(1986)

After this album, Dr. Dre and DJ Yella left the group, leading to the formation of gangsta rap group N.W.A, while Lonzo Williams would form a new Wreckin Cru and enjoy some moderate mainstream success with the song "Turn Off The Lights".

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Mission Possible"
5:32
2."He's Bionic"
  • Young
  • Severe
  • Dr. Dre
  • Lonzo (co.)
  • Shakespere (co.)
4:04
3."B.S."
  • Severe
  • Young
  • Williams
  • Dr. Dre
  • Lonzo
5:08
4."Love Letter"Williams
  • Lonzo
5:22
5."The Fly"
  • Williams
  • Severe
  • Young
  • Lonzo
  • Shakespere (co.)
5:06
6."World Class Freak"
  • Williams
  • Severe
  • Lonzo
  • Dr. Dre (co.)
  • DJ Yella (co.)
4:06
7."Wreckin' Cru Blues"
  • Williams
  • Young
  • Lonzo
  • Dr. Dre (co.)
6:58
8."Masters of Romance"
  • Lonzo
  • DJ Yella (co.)
6:36
Total length:41:14

Personnel

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  • Alonzo Williams – vocals, producer, mixing
  • Andre Young – vocals, producer, drum programming, keyboards, scratches, mixing
  • Antoine Carraby – vocals, co-producer, drum programming, keyboards, percussion, scratches, mixing
  • Bernard Severe – vocals, co-producer, keyboards, mixing
  • Mona Lisa Young – vocals
  • Keypunch – keyboards
  • Larkin Arnold – executive producer
  • Bernie Grundman – mastering
  • Donovan Smith – mixing
  • Penny Wolin – photography

References

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  1. ^ "World Class Wreckin Cru* - Rapped In Romance". Discogs. 1986. Retrieved 2017-03-10.
  2. ^ "Rapped in Romance - World Class Wreckin' Cru | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-03-10.
  3. ^ "Bustle". Bustle. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-18.