Ahmad | |
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Released | May 24, 1994 |
Recorded | 1993–94 |
Studio | Winsonic Process & Recording Studios |
Genre | West Coast hip hop |
Length | 54:42 |
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Singles from Ahmad | |
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Ahmad is the debut studio album by American rapper Ahmad. [1] It was released on May 24, 1994, through Giant/Reprise Records. It was produced by Redfoo, Brian C. Walls, Maurice Thompson, and Ahmad, who also served as executive producer with Cassandra Mills and Lloyd Winston. The album produced two singles: "Back in the Day" and "You Gotta Be".
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Robert Christgau | A− [3] |
RapReviews | 8.5/10 [4] |
The Charlotte Observer likened Ahmad to "a young Heavy D." [5]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Freak" |
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| 5:06 |
2. | "Back in the Day" |
| 5:18 | |
3. | "Touch the Ceiling" |
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| 3:54 |
4. | "The Jones'" |
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| 4:24 |
5. | "Can I Party?" |
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| 3:47 |
6. | "You Gotta Be..." |
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| 4:26 |
7. | "We Want the Funk" |
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| 4:52 |
8. | "The Palladium" |
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| 4:49 |
9. | "Homeboys First" |
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| 3:51 |
10. | "Ordinary People" |
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| 3:53 |
11. | "Back in the Day" (Remix) | 5:07 | ||
12. | "Back in the Day" (Jeep Mix) | 5:15 | ||
Total length: | 54:42 |
Chart (1994) | Peak position |
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US Top R&B Albums ( Billboard ) [6] | 48 |
US Heatseekers Albums ( Billboard ) | 8 |