Skanless is the debut studio album by American rapper Hi-C, from Compton, California. It was released on December 10, 1991, via Skanless Records and Hollywood Records; Hollywood decided not to use its logos on the album's packaging.[3] The album peaked at number 152 on the Billboard 200, number 53 on the Top R&B Albums chart, and number 3 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.[4] It spawned three singles: "I'm Not Your Puppet", "Leave My Curl Alone" and "Sitting in the Park", which peaked at number 21 on the Hot Rap Songs.[5]
| Skanless | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | December 10, 1991 | |||
| Recorded | 1990–1991 | |||
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| Genre | West Coast hip hop | |||
| Length | 51:50 | |||
| Label | Skanless/Hollywood | |||
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| Singles from Skanless | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| RapReviews | 7.5/10[2] |
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro-Scratch" | 0:27 | |
| 2. | "Too Greasy" | 0:19 | |
| 3. | "Leave My Curl Alone" | Tony-A | 3:15 |
| 4. | "Punk Shit" |
| 2:42 |
| 5. | "Funky Rap Sanga" |
| 4:10 |
| 6. | "Request Line" (featuring Angel Montes, Curtis Harmon, Kat Martinez & Nikki Scire) | 0:49 | |
| 7. | "Sittin' in the Park" |
| 3:28 |
| 8. | "Compton Hoochies" |
| 3:44 |
| 9. | "Jack Move" | Tony-A | 5:30 |
| 10. | "Bullshit" |
| 5:13 |
| 11. | "2 Ada Time" (featuring K.K.) |
| 2:11 |
| 12. | "Yo Dick" | 0:44 | |
| 13. | "Froggy Style" | Tony-A | 3:08 |
| 14. | "2 Drunk ta Fuck" (featuring Big Jazz) | Tony-A | 4:43 |
| 15. | "Ding-a-Ling" | 1:05 | |
| 16. | "I'm Not Your Puppet" |
| 6:00 |
| 17. | "2 Skanless" (featuring AMG, DJ Quik & K.K.) | Tony-A | 4:10 |
| Total length: | 51:50 | ||
Samples
editI'm Not Your Puppet
- "I'm Your Puppet" by James & Bobby Purify
- "Hook and Sling - Part I" by Eddie Bo
- "Impeach the President" by the Honey Drippers
- "Have Your Ass Home by 11:00" by Richard Pryor
- "Atomic Dog" by George Clinton
- "Colors" by Ice-T
- "Dopeman" by N.W.A
- "Kissing My Love" by Bill Withers
- "Go See the Doctor" by Kool Moe Dee
- "Paul Revere" by Beastie Boys
- "Just Say No" by Toddy Tee feat. Mix Master Spade
- "La Di Da Di" by Doug E. Fresh and MC Ricky D
Leave My Curl Alone
Sitting in the Park
2 Skanless
- "Tramp" by Lowell Fulson
- "Dizzy" by Tommy Roe
- "You Can Make It If You Try" by Sly & the Family Stone
- "The Payback" by James Brown
Froggy Style
- "Funky Drummer" by James Brown
Punk S***
- "Funky Drummer" by James Brown
- "All Because" by Al Green
- "The New Scooby-Doo Movies" by Hoyt Curtin
- "High" by Skyy
- "So Ruff, So Tuff" by Roger Troutman
Personnel
edit- Crawford Wilkerson – main artist, producer (tracks: 4, 5, 8, 10, 11)
- David Marvin Blake – featured artist (track 17), producer (tracks: 5, 8, 10)
- Kelton L. McDonald – featured artist (tracks: 11, 17), backing vocals (tracks: 3, 11)
- Jason Lewis – featured artist (track 17)
- Deon Barnett – backing vocals (tracks: 3, 11)
- Angel Montes – featured artist (track 6)
- Curtis Harmon – featured artist (track 6)
- Kat Martinez – featured artist (track 6)
- Nikki Scire – featured artist (track 6)
- Big Jazz – featured artist (track 14)
- Desiree – backing vocals (track 3)
- Nicole – backing vocals (track 3)
- Robert C. Bacon, Jr. – rhythm guitar (tracks: 4, 5, 8, 10, 13, 14), bass (tracks: 4, 10, 13, 14)
- Stuart Wylen – guitar & keyboards (tracks: 7, 8)
- Mike "Crazy Neck" Sims – bass & guitar (tracks: 9, 16)
- Tony Robert Alvarez – producer (tracks: 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17)
- Steve Yano – producer (tracks: 7, 16), executive producer
- Brian "B-Sly" Foxworthy – engineering & mixing (tracks: 1-8, 10-15, 17)
- Donovan Smith – engineering & mixing (tracks: 9, 16)
- Ron McMaster – mastering
- Maria DeGrassi-Colosimo – art direction
- Jamile G. Mafi – design
- Susan Werner – photography
Charts
edit| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[6] | 152 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] | 53 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] | 3 |
References
edit- ^ "Skanless Hi-C". AllMusic. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- ^ Jost, Matt 'Flash' (October 5, 2004). "Hi-C Skanless". RapReviews. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- ^ Goldstein, Patrick (Jan 5, 1992). "Hurray for Who?". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 60.
- ^ "Hi-C Featuring Tony A Chart History". Heatseekers Albums. Archived from the original on May 18, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- ^ "Hi-C Featuring Tony A Chart History". Hot Rap Songs. Archived from the original on May 18, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- ^ "Hi-C Featuring Tony A Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- ^ "Hi-C Featuring Tony A Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
- ^ "Hi-C Featuring Tony A Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard.