Hot & Wet

Hot & Wet is the fourth studio album by American R&B group 112. The album followed the successful Part III album (which featured the hit single "Peaches & Cream"), with the club tracks "Na Na Na Na" and "Hot & Wet" which was produced by Stevie J. It was also their first album not exclusively associated with Bad Boy Records, signaling the groups' eventual departure from the label in 2004.

Hot & Wet
Studio album by
112
ReleasedDecember 9, 2003
(Release history)
Recorded2002–2003
GenreR&B
Length70:03
Label
Producer
112 chronology
Part III
(2001)		 Hot & Wet
(2003)		 Pleasure & Pain
(2005)
Singles from Hot & Wet
  1. "Na Na Na Na"
    Released: July 22, 2003
  2. "Hot & Wet"
    Released: September 22, 2003
  3. "Right Here for U"
    Released: January 2, 2004
  4. "Give It to Me"
    Released: April 13, 2004

Background

In 2002 the group members, having matured both personally and professionally, came to the realization that a split with the Bad Boy label was necessary due to the lack of interest.[1] In search of greater creative control, 112 left Bad Boy Records in February 2002 and signed with Def Jam in July on their Def Soul-imprint, insisting that the breakup was amicable. They reiterated this "no-hard-feelings" attitude by going to Daddy's House to record a debut album for Def Jam. Disagreements remained over ownership rights to the 112 catalog of songs, and this album - the Def Jam debut disc was waylaid as a result, while negotiations ensued between Lyor Cohen of Def Jam and Bad Boy owner Combs. With both sides ultimately in agreement, Hot & Wet would eventually appear in November 2003.

Release and promotion

Singles
  • The first single, "Na Na Na Na" was released on July 22, 2003 and features dance hall legend, Super Cat.
  • The second single, "Hot & Wet" was released on September 22, 2003 and features rapper, Ludacris.
  • The third single, "Right Here for U" charted at number 74 on the R&B chart on January 2, 2004. The song was released as a digital download only.
  • The fourth and last single, Give It to Me" was released on April 13, 2004.

Reception

Commercial

In 2004, the album charted on the Billboard 200 and peaked at number four on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album however failed to make any noticeable impression on the charts.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Rolling Stone[3]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Medley"Steven Jordan2:32
2."It's Goin' Down 2Nite" (featuring T.I.)Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, Clifford Harris4:42
3."Hot & Wet" (featuring Ludacris)Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, Steven Jordan, Sean Combs, Christopher Bridges3:41
4."Unbelievable"Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, Sean Combs4:17
5."Everyday"Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, R. Hankerson, The Isley Brothers, William DeVaughn4:29
6."I Belong to You" (interlude)Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones1:23
7."Right Here for U"Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, Steven Jordan, Sean Combs, Donald DeGrate, Roger Troutman, Terry Troutman5:13
8."All My Love"Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones4:41
9."You Said"Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones4:16
10."Knock U Down" (interlude)Jason Boyd, Steven Jordan1:46
11."Knock U Down"Jason Boyd, Steven Jordan4:21
12."Hot & Wet" (remix) (featuring Ludacris and Chingy)Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, Steve Jordan, Sean Combs, Kenton Nix4:15
13."Na Na Na Na" (featuring Super Cat)Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, William Maragh3:40
14."Give It to Me"Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, Anthony Dent, K. Hatcher, Jason Boyd, Herb Alpert, Andy Armer, Randy Badazz, George Clinton, Rashawnna Guy, Philippé Wynne3:58
15."Slip Away"Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones4:37
16."Say Yes"Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones, Adonis Shropshire4:01
17."Man's World"Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones5:03
18."Na Na Na Na" (reggae remix*) (featuring Spragga Benz, Lady Saw, Buccaneer and Damian Marley)Michael Keith, Quinnes Parker, Marvin Scandrick, Daron Jones4:30

(*) indicates bonus track

Personnel
  • Chris Athens — mastering
  • Leesa Brunson — A&R assistance
  • Jonathan "Chronic Face" Burke — vocal engineer
  • Isaac Carree — vocals
  • Dru Castro — engineer
  • Da Twelve — executive producer
  • Tina Davis — A&R
  • Vidal Davis — producer
  • Dent — multi instruments, producer
  • Stephen Dent — producer, engineer, instrumentation
  • Diddy — producer, executive producer
  • Emery Dobyns — engineer
  • Steve Fisher — assistant
  • Marcus T. Grant — executive producer
  • Andre Harris — producer
  • Stevie J. — producer, overdubs, compilation
  • Jahaun Johnson — A&R
  • Daron Jones — multi instruments, producer, instrumentation
  • Jonathan Jordan — engineer
  • Victoria Jordan — art direction
  • Terese Joseph — recording director
  • Jonathan Kaslow — A&R, artist coordination
  • Rich Keller — engineer, mixing
  • Daniel Levitt — photography
  • Paul Logus — engineer, mixing
  • Carlton Lynn — engineer
  • Manny Marroquin — mixing, vocal mixing
  • Vernon Mungo — engineer, mixing
  • Rob Paustian — engineer, mixing
  • Tara Podolsky — A&R
  • Saint Denson — producer
  • Keith Slattery — engineer
  • Spi — multi instruments, producer, instrumentation
  • Brian Stanley — engineer
  • Christopher Stern — creative director
  • Rabeka Tuinei — assistant
  • Kevin Wales — producer
  • Eric Weissman — sample clearance

Charts

Release history
Region Date Label Format Catalog
United States December 9, 2003 Bad Boy, Def Soul CD -

References
  1. Reid, Shaheem (May 6, 2003). "112 Team Up With Sean Paul, Hope To Work With Ghostface Killah - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Viacom. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
  2. Kellman, Andy. "Hot & Wet - 112 : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  3. Caramanica, Jon (October 23, 2003). "112: Hot & Wet : Music Reviews". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Archived from the original on 2007-12-10. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  4. "112 Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
  5. "112 Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
  6. "Year-End Charts: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - 2004". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 19, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
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