Big Tyme

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Big Tyme
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Studio album by
Heavy D & the Boyz
ReleasedJune 12, 1989
Studio Unique Recording Studios, New York City [1]
Genre
Length53:53
Label
Producer
Heavy D & the Boyz chronology
Living Large
(1987)		Big Tyme
(1989)		 Peaceful Journey
(1991)
Singles from Big Tyme
  1. "We Got Our Own Thang"
    Released: May 9, 1989
  2. "Somebody for Me"
    Released: 1989
  3. "Gyrlz, They Love Me"
    Released: 1990
  4. "Big Tyme"
    Released: 1990

Big Tyme is the second album by American hip hop group Heavy D & the Boyz. It was released on June 12, 1989 through Uptown Records. The production on album was handled by DJ Eddie F, Teddy Riley, Al B. Sure!, Marley Marl, Pete Rock and Heavy D himself.

Contents

Big Tyme was supported by four singles: "We Got Our Own Thang", "Somebody for Me", "Gyrlz, They Love Me" and "Big Tyme". The album received generally positive reviews from music critics and was a commercial success.

The album is also notable for containing the first productions made by legendary producer Pete Rock.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [3]
Robert Christgau B− [4]

The album was considerably more successful than the group's last album, making it to number 19 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Track listing

  1. "We Got Our Own Thang" (prod. by Teddy Riley) - 3:50
  2. "You Ain't Heard Nuttin Yet" (prod. by DJ Eddie F) - 4:28
  3. "Somebody for Me" (prod. by DJ Eddie F, Nevelle, Heavy D & Al B. Sure!) - 5:03
  4. "Mood for Love" (prod. by DJ Eddie F, Heavy D & Pete Rock) - 5:27
  5. "Ez Duz It, Do It Ez" (prod. by Marley Marl) - 3:59
  6. "A Better Land" (prod. by Heavy D & Pete Rock) - 4:55
  7. "Gyrlz, They Love Me" (prod. by Marley Marl and Heavy D) - 4:52
  8. "More Bounce" (prod. by DJ Eddie F & Heavy D) - 4:53
  9. "Big Tyme" (prod. by DJ Eddie F & Pete Rock) - 4:56
  10. "Flexin" (prod. by DJ Eddie F) - 3:51
  11. "Here We Go Again, Y'all" (prod. by Marley Marl) - 4:05
  12. "Let It Flow" (prod. by DJ Eddie F, Heavy D & Pete Rock) - 3:45

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [11] Platinum1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Big Tyme - Heavy D & the Boyz | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic .
  2. ↑ Mapp, Ben (September 1989). "Spins". Spin . New York: 92–93. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
  3. ↑ Henderson, Alex. Heavy D & the Boyz: Big Tyme > Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 28, 2011.
  4. ↑ Christgau, Robert (November 21, 1989). "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice . New York. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Heavy D & The Boyz Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Heavy D & The Boyz Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1989". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1989". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1990". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1990". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  11. ↑ "American album certifications – Heavy D & The Boyz – Big Tyme". Recording Industry Association of America.
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