1991 studio album by Ed O.G. & da Bulldogs
Life of a Kid in the Ghetto |
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Studio album by Ed O.G. & da Bulldogs |
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Released | March 5, 1991 |
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Recorded | 1990–1991 |
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Studio | Power Play (Long Island, New York) |
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Genre | Hip hop |
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Length | 44:22 |
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Label | - PWL America
- Mercury
- PolyGram
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Producer | - Teddy Ted
- Special K
- Joe Mansfield
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Ed O.G. & da Bulldogs chronology |
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| Life of a Kid in the Ghetto (1991) | Roxbury 02119 (1993) | |
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Singles from Life of a Kid in the Ghetto |
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- "Bug-a-Boo"
Released: 1991 - "I Got to Have It"
Released: 1991 - "Be a Father to Your Child"
Released: 1992 |
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Life of a Kid in the Ghetto is the debut studio album by the Boston-based rap group Ed O.G. & da Bulldogs.[1] It was released on March 5, 1991, via PWL America/Mercury Records/PolyGram. The album peaked at number 166 on the Billboard 200[2] and number 21 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[3] The album spawned three singles: "Bug-a-Boo" (which peaked at No. 25 on Hot Rap Songs),[4] "I Got to Have It" (which peaked at No. 83 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[5] and No. 1 on Hot Rap Songs),[6] and "Be a Father to Your Child" (which peaked at No. 58 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[7] and No. 5 on Hot Rap Songs).[8] Life of a Kid in the Ghetto has sold more than 500,000 copies.[9]
Critical reception
Professional ratingsReview scores |
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Source | Rating |
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AllMusic | [10] |
RapReviews | 7.5/10[11] |
The Plain Dealer labeled the album "a unique blend of politics and party rhymes".[12] The Washington Post concluded that "articulate rapper Ed O. G and noted producers Special K and Teddy Tedd (a k a the Awesome Two) create a masterpiece, using tales from the inner city and smoothly soulful and jazzy rhythm sample arrangements as their canvas."[13]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "I'm Different" | 4:15 |
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2. | "Speak Upon It" (featuring Def Jef and Ace & Quan) | 5:00 |
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3. | "Feel Like a Nut" | 3:29 |
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4. | "I Got to Have It" | 3:24 |
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5. | "She Said it Was Great" | 3:42 |
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6. | "Dedicated to the Right Wingers" | 3:25 |
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7. | "Gotta Have Money (If You Ain't Got Money, You Ain't Got Jack)" | 4:08 |
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8. | "Let Me Tickle Your Fancy" (featuring Pure Blend) | 3:38 |
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9. | "Be a Father to Your Child" | 3:45 |
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10. | "Stop (Think for a Moment)" | 2:59 |
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11. | "Bug-a-Boo" | 3:13 |
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12. | "Life of a Kid in the Ghetto" | 3:24 |
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Total length: | 44:22 |
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References
- ^ Simpson, Dave (Jun 8, 1991). "The Life of a Kid in the Ghetto by Ed O. G and da Bulldogs". Melody Maker. Vol. 67, no. 23. p. 32.
- ^ "Ed O.G & da Bulldogs Life of a Kid in the Ghetto Chart History". Billboard 200. Archived from the original on February 14, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- ^ "Ed O.G & da Bulldogs Life of a Kid in the Ghetto Chart History". Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Retrieved November 29, 2017.[dead link]
- ^ "Ed O.G & da Bulldogs Bug-a-Boo Chart History". Hot Rap Songs. Retrieved November 29, 2017.[dead link]
- ^ "Ed O.G & da Bulldogs I Got to Have It Chart History". Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Archived from the original on February 14, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- ^ "Ed O.G & da Bulldogs I Got to Have It Chart History". Hot Rap Songs. Retrieved November 29, 2017.[dead link]
- ^ "Ed O.G & da Bulldogs Be a Father to Your Child Chart History". Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Retrieved November 29, 2017.[dead link]
- ^ "Ed O.G & da Bulldogs Be a Father to Your Child Chart History". Hot Rap Songs. Archived from the original on February 14, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- ^ Bynoe, Yvonne (2006). Encyclopedia of Rap and Hip Hop Culture. Bloomsbury Academic. p. 114.
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "Life of a Kid in the Ghetto Ed O.G & da Bulldogs". AllMusic. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- ^ Jost, Matt (March 15, 2005). "Ed O.G. & da Bulldogs Life of a Kid in the Ghetto". RapReviews. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
- ^ Hill, Edward (Mar 22, 1991). "Rappin' posse out of Boston". The Plain Dealer.
- ^ Griffin, Gil (Apr 12, 1991). "Spring Hip-Hop's Timely Harvest". The Washington Post. p. N21.
External links
- "Ed O.G & da Bulldogs Life of a Kid in the Ghetto". Discogs.
Authority control databases | - MusicBrainz release group
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