The Kingpin (album)

The Kingpin is the debut studio album by American rapper Craig G. It was released in 1989 via Atlantic Records. Audio production was handled by Marley Marl.

The Kingpin
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 24, 1989
Recorded1988-1989
StudioHouse Of Hits (Chestnut Ridge, NY)
GenreHip hop
Length49:31
LabelAtlantic
ProducerMarley Marl
Craig G chronology
The Kingpin
(1989)
Now, That's More Like It
(1991)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
RapReviews[2]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Love Thang"4:40
2."Dopest Duo"4:20
3."Rock the House"5:06
4."First Day of School"4:02
5."Shootin' the Gift"3:44
6."Slammin'"3:57
7."Turn This House Into a Home"5:42
8."The Kingpin"3:20
9."The Final Chapter"5:09
10."Why'd You Have to Go?" (featuring TJ Swan)5:04
11."Smooth"2:57
12."The Blues"1:30
Total length:49:31

Sample credits[3]

Personnel

  • Craig Curry - main performer
  • Marlon Lu'ree Williams - mixing & recording (tracks: 2, 5-7, 9, 11), producer
  • Andre Carrillo - vocals (track 10)
  • Thomas 'On Time' - mixing & recording (tracks: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12)
  • Leon Lee - mixing & recording (track 3)
  • Dennis King - mastering
  • Bob Defrin - art direction
  • Anthony Ranieri - design
  • Frank Moscati - photography

References

  1. Mills, Brad. "The Kingpin - Craig G". Allmusic.
  2. Jost, Matthias (January 15, 2002). "Craig G :: The Kingpin :: Atlantic Records". RapReviews. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  3. "Craig G on WhoSampled". WhoSampled.

"Craig G – The Kingpin". at Discogs.



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