Joe Public | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | January 28, 1992 | |||
Recorded | October–December 1991 | |||
Genre | R&B, new jack swing | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Producer | Joe Public, Lionel Job | |||
Joe Public chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Entertainment Weekly | A− [2] |
Joe Public is the debut album by American new jack swing group Joe Public. [3] Released in 1992, it was their first album after signing with Columbia Records.
It features their hit single "Live and Learn", as well as the singles "Do You Everynite", "I Miss You" and "I've Been Watchin'".
All songs written by Joe Public except where indicated.
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA) [4] | 137 |
US Billboard 200 [5] | 111 |
US Top Heatseekers Albums ( Billboard ) [6] | 2 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums ( Billboard ) [7] | 23 |
Chart (1992) | Position |
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US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [8] | 57 |
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