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Rebel Music (Rebel MC album)

Rebel Music is the debut album by British rapper and producer Rebel MC, released in 1990 on Desire Records.[1]

Rebel Music
Studio album by
Rebel MC
Released1990
LabelDesire
Producer
Rebel MC chronology
Rebel Music
(1990) 		Black Meaning Good
(1991)

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [2]
Robert Christgau [3]

The St. Petersburg Times noted that "Rebel Music is charming and straightforward, although its actual rebelliousness quota amounts to little more than advocating occasional jaywalking."[4]

Singles

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The album contains four singles which charted in several countries: "Just Keep Rockin'" (with Double Trouble; UK No. 11,[5] Belgium No. 14,[6] Netherlands No. 3),[7] "Street Tuff" (also with Double Trouble; UK No. 3,[5] Australia No. 85, Belgium No. 7,[6] Netherlands No. 3,[7] New Zealand No. 29,[8] Sweden No. 12),[9] "Better World" (UK No. 20,[5] Belgium No. 22,[6] Netherlands No. 14,[7] New Zealand No. 4)[8] and the title track "Rebel Music" (UK No. 53,[5] Netherlands No. 84,[7] New Zealand No. 15).[8]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Just Keep Rockin'" (Sk'ouse Mix; with Double Trouble)
5:42
2."Street Tuff" (Scar Mix; with Double Trouble)
  • West
  • Guest
  • Menson
3:30
3."Music Is the Key"West4:27
4."Love?"West3:38
5."Storytime"
  • West
  • Guest
  • Menson
4:10
6."MC²" (featuring Clement Irie)
  • West
  • Irie
4:48
7."Better World"West3:42
8."Rebel Music"
5:12
9."Commin' Brand New" (featuring MC Kinki)
5:14
10."Set Yourself Free"
  • West
  • Joseph Tunbridge
  • D. Kidd
5:02
11."Cockney Rhythm" (Remix)
  • West
  • Guest
  • Menson
4:59
CD bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
12."Better World" (Peace Mix)West4:59
13."Better World" (Unity Mix)West4:44

Charts

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Chart performance for Rebel Music
Chart (1990) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[10] 98
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[11] 54
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[12] 9
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[13] 40
UK Albums (OCC)[14] 18

References

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  1. ^ Smith, Andrew (21 Apr 1990). "Albums: Rebel MC". Melody Maker. Vol. 66, no. 16. p. 34.
  2. ^ "Rebel MC - Rebel Music Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  3. ^ Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: Rebel MC". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  4. ^ Carey, Jean (19 Oct 1990). "What's the Purpose?". Weekend. St. Petersburg Times. p. 19.
  5. ^ a b c d "REBEL MC | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com.
  6. ^ a b c "Double Trouble & Rebel MC - Just Keep Rockin' - ultratop.be". www.ultratop.be.
  7. ^ a b c d "Discografie Rebel MC - dutchcharts.nl". dutchcharts.nl.
  8. ^ a b c "charts.org.nz - Discography Rebel MC". charts.nz.
  9. ^ "swedishcharts.com - Discography Rebel MC". swedishcharts.com.
  10. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Rebel MC – Rebel Music". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  11. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Rebel MC – Rebel Music" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  12. ^ "Charts.nz – Rebel MC – Rebel Music". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  13. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Rebel MC – Rebel Music". Hung Medien. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
  14. ^ "Rebel MC | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
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