Smooth is the third studio album by American singer and rapper Smooth. It was released on August 1, 1995, via TNT Recordings and Jive Records. The album was produced by Chris Stokes, Larry "Rock" Campbell, K. Fingers, D-Flow Production Squad, and James Strong, with Atron Gregory serving as executive producer. It features a guest appearance from 2Pac.

Smooth
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 1, 1995
Recorded1994–1995
Genre
Length58:12
LabelJive
Producer
  • Chris Stokes
  • D-Flow Production Squad
  • James Strong
  • K. Fingers
  • Larry "Rock" Campbell
Smooth chronology
You Been Played
(1993)
Smooth
(1995)
Reality
(1998)
Singles from Smooth
  1. "Mind Blowin'"
    Released: 1995
  2. "It's Summertime (Let It Get into U)"
    Released: 1995
  3. "Love Groove (Groove with You)"
    Released: 1996
  4. "Undercover Lover"
    Released: 1996
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Source[2]

The album reached number 35 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 17 on the Top Heatseekers charts in the US, and number 18 on the Official Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart in the UK.

It was supported with four charted singles: "Mind Blowin'", "It's Summertime (Let It Get into U)", "Love Groove (Groove with You)" and "Undercover Lover". Its lead single, "Mind Blowin'", peaked at No. 75 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 36 on the UK singles chart. The song "Good Stuff" was included in 1996 Original Gangstas: The Soundtrack.

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Mind Blowin'"
  • Larry "Rock" Campbell
  • K. Fingers (co.)
4:16
2."It's Summertime (Let It Get into U)"
  • J. Carter
  • Campbell
  • Simpkins
Larry "Rock" Campbell4:03
3."Way Back When"
  • J. Carter
  • Campbell
  • Wayne Williams
  • James Stanley Carter
Larry "Rock" Campbell4:37
4."Blowin' Up My Pager"Chris Stokes4:36
5."P.Y.T. (Playa Young Thugs)" (featuring 2Pac)
  • D-Flow Production Squad
  • James Strong (voc.)
4:34
6."Swing It to the Left Side"
  • J. Carter
  • Jacobs
  • D-Flow Production Squad
  • Smooth (voc.)
4:21
7."Good Stuff"
  • J. Carter
  • Stokes
Chris Stokes4:52
8."Love Groove (Groove with You)"
  • J. Carter
  • Simpkins
K. Fingers4:17
9."Jeeps 'N' Benzos"Chris Stokes3:37
10."Ghetto Style"
  • J. Carter
  • Simpkins
K. Fingers4:45
11."Undercover Lover"
  • J. Carter
  • Strong
James Strong6:09
12."Let It Go"
  • J. Carter
  • Stokes
Chris Stokes3:55
13."Mind Blowin'" (Non Rap, All-Singing Version)
  • J. Carter
  • Campbell
  • Simpkins
  • White
  • E. Isley
  • M. Isley
  • Isley Jr.
  • R. Isley
  • Jasper
  • Larry "Rock" Campbell
  • K. Fingers (co.)
4:10
Total length:58:12
Sample credits

Charts

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Chart (1995) Peak
position
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[3] 18
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] 35
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[5] 17

References

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  1. ^ Hamilton, Andrew. "Smooth - Smooth | Album". AllMusic. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  2. ^ Thelin, Denise (September 1995). "Record Report: Smooth – Smooth". The Source. No. 72. New York. p. 100.
  3. ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  4. ^ "Smooth Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  5. ^ "Smooth Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
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