The Incredible Base
The Incredible Base is the only solo studio album by American rapper Rob Base. It was released on November 17, 1989 via Profile Records. Recording sessions took place at Hillside Sound Studio in Englewood, New Jersey. Production was handled by William Hamilton, Rob Base and David Wynn. The album made it to #50 on the Billboard 200 and #20 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and was cerfitied Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
| The Incredible Base | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 17, 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1989 | |||
| Studio | Hillside Sound Studio (Englewood, New Jersey) | |||
| Genre | Golden age hip hop | |||
| Length | 45:52 | |||
| Label | Profile Records | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Village Voice | B+[2] |
Track listing
All music is composed by Rob Base and William Hamilton, except tracks 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 co-produced with David Wynn.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Turn It Out (Go Base)" | |
| 2. | "Get Up and Have a Good Time" | |
| 3. | "Rumors" | |
| 4. | "Hype It Up" | |
| 5. | "The Incredible Base" | |
| 6. | "War" | |
| 7. | "Outstanding" | |
| 8. | "If You Really Want to Party" | |
| 9. | "Dope Mix" | |
| 10. | "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" | |
| Total length: | 45:52 | |
Charts
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[3] | 50 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] | 20 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[5] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- Henderson, Alex. "The Incredible Base - Rob Base | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- Christgau, Robert (May 29, 1990). "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- "Rob Base Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- "Rob Base Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- "American album certifications – ROB BASE – THE INCREDIBLE BASE". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.
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