Smooth Assassin is the debut studio album by the American rapper Grand Daddy I.U., from Queens, New York. It was released in 1990 via Cold Chillin' Records. The album was produced by Biz Markie, with Cutmaster Cool V serving as the co-producer and mixer of the album.
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| Released | 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1989–90 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
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Critical reception
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| AllMusic |   [1] |
| RapReviews | 8.5/10[2] |
The Washington Post concluded that "Grand Daddy's rhymes and metaphors are often limited, his 'smooth' delivery is actually boring and the two add up to a real yawner of an album."[3]
Track listing
edit- All tracks produced by Biz Markie.
- "The U Is Smooth" - 5:00
- "Pick Up the Pace" - 4:22
- "Something New" (featuring Desiree Price, Raezia Rolle & Toni Rolle) - 4:49
- "I Kick Ass" - 5:05
- "Mass Destruction" - 3:58
- "Gals dem So Hot" - 4:40
- "Girl in the Mall" - 4:47
- "Kay Cee Is Nasty" - 1:56
- "Nobody Move" - 4:27
- "Dominos" - 4:24
- "Behind Bars" - 4:29
- "Soul Touch" - 4:16
- "This Is a Recording" - 5:12
- "Sugar Free" (featuring Mary Brown) - 5:01
- "Phuck 'Em Up U" - 2:27
- "Shout Outs" - 2:42
Samples
editThe U Is Smooth
- "Hydra" by Grover Washington Jr.
Pick Up the Pace
- "Reggins" by the Blackbyrds
- "Love Rap" by Spoonie Gee
Something New
- "Papa Was Too" by Joe Tex
- "I'm Your Puppet" by James & Bobby Purify
I Kick Ass
- "White Lightning (I Mean Moonshine)" by James Brown
- "Think (About It)" by Lyn Collins
Mass Destruction
- "Storm King" by Bob James
Girl in the Mall
- "You Can Call Me Rover" by the Main Ingredient
Kay Cee Is Nasty
Nobody Move
- "Red Baron" by Billy Cobham
Dominos
- "Blues and Pants" by James Brown
- "Dominoes" by Donald Byrd
Behind Bars
- "Yes We Can Can" by the Pointer Sisters
Soul Touch
- "Soul Touch" by Ronnie Mitchell
Sugar Free
- "Sugar Free" by Juicy
- "Funky President (People It's Bad)" by James Brown
Phuck 'Em Up U
- "The Message from the Soul Sisters" by Myra Barnes
References
edit- ^ "Smooth Assassin Grand Daddy I.U." AllMusic. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (March 6, 2007). "Grand Daddy I.U. Smooth Assassin". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ^ Griffin, Gil (Apr 26, 1991). "Early Rappers Aim to Update Images". The Washington Post. p. N16.
External links
edit- Smooth Assassin by Grand Daddy I.U. on Bandcamp
- Grand Daddy I.U. – Smooth Assassin at Discogs (list of releases)