Close to You (Father MC album)

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Close to You
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Studio album by
ReleasedMay 19, 1992 (1992-05-19)
Recorded1991–1992
Studio
Genre Hip hop
Length52:14
Label Uptown
Producer
Father MC chronology
Father's Day
(1990)
Close to You
(1992)
Sex Is Law
(1993)
Singles from Close to You
  1. "One Nite Stand"
    Released: February 11, 1992
  2. "Everything's Gonna Be Alright"
    Released: November 3, 1992
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Close to You is the second studio album by American rapper Father MC. It was released on May 19, 1992, via Uptown Records. The recording sessions took place at Greene St. Recording, Chung King House Of Metal and Soundtrack Studios in New York and The Playground Studios in Closter. The album was produced by Cory Rooney, Prince Markie Dee, DJ Eddie F., Dave "Jam" Hall, Howie Tee, and Nevelle Hodge. The album peaked at number 185 on the Billboard 200 and number 34 on the Top R&B Albums charts in the United States.

Contents

It was supported with two singles: "One Nite Stand" and "Everything's Gonna Be Alright". Its lead single, "One Nite Stand", reached number 16 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales and number 22 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The second single off of the album, "Everything's Gonna Be Alright", made it to number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 9 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales, number 24 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, number 2 on the Hot Rap Songs and number 28 on the Rhythmic Top 40 charts. An accompaying music video for the song was directed by Drew Carolan.

AllMusic's Alex Henderson gave the album a favorable review, noting that the "release demonstrates that pop-rap can have integrity", and calling the work "a solid, enjoyable follow-up". [1]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."All I Want"
Dave "Jam" Hall 4:34
2."One Nite Stand"DJ Eddie F.5:28
3."Close to You"
  • DJ Eddie F.
  • Nevelle Hodge
5:23
4."Everything's Gonna Be Alright"
  • Brown
  • Johnson
  • Rooney
  • Morales
3:44
5."Do the One, Two"DJ Eddie F.4:45
6."Red Lace Lingerie"
  • Cory Rooney
  • Prince Markie Dee
5:12
7."My Body"
  • Brown
  • Rooney
  • Morales
  • Cory Rooney
  • Prince Markie Dee
4:38
8."Ladies, I Luv 'Em"
  • Brown
  • Rooney
  • Morales
  • Cory Rooney
  • Prince Markie Dee
5:25
9."Baby We Can Do It"
  • Brown
  • Johnson
  • Rooney
  • Morales
  • Harold Clayton
  • Sigidi Abdullah
  • Cory Rooney
  • Prince Markie Dee
6:06
10."Go Natalie" Howie Tee 3:24
11."On the Road Again"
  • Brown
  • Rooney
  • Morales
  • Cory Rooney
  • Prince Markie Dee
4:00
Total length:52:14
Sample credits

Personnel

Chart history

Chart (1992–1993)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [2] 185
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums ( Billboard ) [3] 34

References

  1. 1 2 Henderson, Alex. "Close to You - Father MC | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  2. "Billboard 200". Billboard . Vol. 105, no. 6. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. February 6, 1993. p. 79. ISSN   0006-2510 . Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  3. "Top R&B Albums". Billboard . Nielsen Business Media, Inc. October 3, 1992. ISSN   0006-2510 . Retrieved November 16, 2024.