Living Large
Living Large... is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Heavy D & the Boyz. It was released on October 27, 1987 through Uptown Records. Production was handled by Andre Harrell, DJ Eddie F, Teddy Riley, Marley Marl and Heavy D. The album was a success for the group, reaching number 92 on the Billboard 200 and number 10 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It sold over 300,000 copies.[4] Though not a commercial success when it first was released, Living Large... is today considered to be a classic. Three singles were released: "Mr. Big Stuff", "Chunky But Funky" and "Don't You Know".
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| Released | October 27, 1987 | |||
| Recorded | 1986-1987 | |||
| Genre | New jack swing,[1] hip hop | |||
| Length | 44:18 | |||
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| Singles from Living Large... | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| RapReviews | 7.5/10[3] |
In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums Ever.[5]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Dwight Myers.
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Overweight Lovers in the House" |
| 3:34 |
| 2. | "Nike" |
| 2:00 |
| 3. | "Chunky But Funky" (Remix) | 3:57 | |
| 4. | "Dedicated" |
| 4:10 |
| 5. | "Here We Go" |
| 3:43 |
| 6. | "On the Dance Floor" |
| 2:59 |
| 7. | "Moneyearnin' Mount Vernon" |
| 3:32 |
| 8. | "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" |
| 2:12 |
| 9. | "Overweighter" | DJ Eddie F | 3:15 |
| 10. | "I'm Getting Paid" |
| 3:29 |
| 11. | "Rock the Bass" |
| 3:44 |
| 12. | "Mr. Big Stuff" (Remix) |
| 3:23 |
| 13. | "Don't You Know" |
| 4:20 |
| Total length: | 44:18 | ||
Charts
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[6] | 92 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] | 10 |
References
- Eddy, Chuck (March 2011). "Essentials: R&B Rubs Hip-Hop the Right Way and the New Jack Swing Era Is Born". Spin. New York: 84. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
- Huey, Steve. "Living Large - Heavy D & the Boyz | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- Juon, Steve 'Flash' (January 10, 2006). "Heavy D & the Boyz :: Living Large :: MCA Records". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- George, Nelson (February 20, 1988). "Rap Breaks Through To Majors" (PDF). Billboard. Billboard Publications, Inc. 100 (8): 82. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
- "100 Best Rap Albums". The Source. New York (#100). January 1998. ISSN 1063-2085. Retrieved November 24, 2007.
- "Heavy D The Boyz Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- "Heavy D The Boyz Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
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