My Field Trip to Planet 9

Last updated
My Field Trip to Planet 9
Planet 9.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 13, 1993 (1993-07-13) [1]
Genre West Coast hip hop, Jazz rap, Hip hop [2]
Length59:50
Label Qwest
Producer Justin Warfield, QDIII, Prince Paul
Justin Warfield chronology
My Field Trip to Planet 9
(1993)
The Justin Warfield Supernaut
(1995)
Singles from My Field Trip to Planet 9
  1. "K Sera Sera"
    Released: 1993
  2. "Fisherman's Grotto"
    Released: 1993
  3. "Pick It Up Y'all"
    Released: 1994
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [1]
Robert Christgau Five Pointed Star Solid.svg Five Pointed Star Solid.svg [3]

My Field Trip to Planet 9 is the debut studio album by Justin Warfield. It was released on Qwest Records on July 13, 1993.

Contents

Critical reception

Jason Ankeny of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, saying, "The hip-hop debut of Justin Warfield is built around old-school rhythms fleshed out with some intriguing samples, drawn largely from the canon of '60s psychedelic rock." [1] Geoffrey Himes of The Washington Post said, "[Warfield's] raps, with their tired mix of criminal boasting, gratuitous weirdness and hip-hop cliches, leave almost no impression at all." [2]

In 2015, Fact placed it at number 43 on the "50 Best Trip-Hop Albums of All Time" list. [4]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Tequila Flats"0:30
2."Introduction by Eliis Dee"1:01
3."Dip Dip Divin'"3:37
4."K Sera Sera"3:12
5."Fisherman's Grotto"4:07
6."Live from the Opium Den"4:56
7."Glass Tangerine"3:28
8."Guavafish Centipede (Aquatic Meditations)"1:27
9."Teenage Caligula"2:22
10."Cool Like the Blues"4:59
11."Drugstore Cowboy"5:11
12."Pick It Up Y'all"4:31
13."B-Boys on Acid"4:17
14."Stormclouds Left of Heaven"4:01
15."Thoughts in the Buttermilk"4:57
16."Tequila Flats (Ghosts of Laurel Canyon)"0:44

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.

Related Research Articles

<i>The Chronic</i> 1992 studio album by Dr. Dre

The Chronic is the debut studio album by American hip hop producer and rapper Dr. Dre. It was released on December 15, 1992, by his own record label Death Row Records and distributed by Interscope Records. Recording sessions for the album took place in June 1992 at Death Row Studios in Los Angeles and at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood. The album is named after a slang term for high-grade cannabis, and its cover is an homage to Zig-Zag rolling papers. It was Dr. Dre's first solo album after he had departed from hip hop group N.W.A and its label Ruthless Records over a financial dispute.

<i>Blue Lines</i> 1991 studio album by Massive Attack

Blue Lines is the debut studio album by English electronic music group Massive Attack, released on 8 April 1991 by Wild Bunch and Virgin Records. A remastered version of the album was released on 19 November 2012.

<i>Secrets</i> (Toni Braxton album) 1996 studio album by Toni Braxton

Secrets is the second studio album by American singer Toni Braxton. It was released on June 18, 1996, by LaFace Records and Arista Records. The album was nominated for Best Pop Album at the 1997 Grammy Awards. Secrets has been certified octuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Worldwide, the album has sold over 15 million copies. In support of the album, Braxton embarked on the Secrets Tour, playing dates in North America and Europe from August 1996 to October 1997.

<i>More Than a Woman</i> (album) 2002 studio album by Toni Braxton

More Than a Woman is the fifth studio album by American singer Toni Braxton. It was released on November 18, 2002, by Arista Records. The album contained both hip hop and urban adult contemporary sounds, as well as some softer and more contemporary melodies. Throughout the project, Braxton worked with her sister Tamar and husband Keri Lewis on most of the songs, who had written and produced material for her previous album. She also worked with hip hop producers and rappers such as Irv Gotti, The Neptunes, Mannie Fresh and Loon, as well as Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, protégé Big Bert and his domestic partner, singer Brandy.

<i>My Way</i> (Usher album) 1997 studio album by Usher

My Way is the second studio album by American singer Usher. It was released on September 16, 1997 by LaFace Records, in North America. The album features guest appearances from Monica, Jermaine Dupri, and Lil' Kim. The album was supported by three singles, all platinum-selling: "Nice & Slow", "My Way", and "You Make Me Wanna...".

<i>Hope</i> (Non-Prophets album) 2003 studio album by Non-Prophets

Hope is the first studio album by American hip hop duo Non-Prophets. It was released on Lex Records on September 29, 2003. The album was produced entirely by Joe Beats and all vocal duties were handled by Sage Francis. It peaked at number 9 on the CMJ Hip-Hop chart.

<i>Blow Your Headphones</i> 1997 studio album by The Herbaliser

Blow Your Headphones is the second studio album by The Herbaliser. It was released on Ninja Tune in 1997. It peaked at number 24 on the UK R&B Albums Chart.

<i>Maxinquaye</i> 1995 studio album by Tricky

Maxinquaye is the debut album by English rapper and producer Tricky. It was released on 20 February 1995 by 4th & B'way Records. In the years leading up to the album, Tricky had grown frustrated with his limited role in the musical group Massive Attack and wanted to pursue an independent project. Shortly after, he discovered vocalist Martina Topley-Bird – who he felt would offer another dimension to his lyrics – and signed a solo contract with 4th & B'way Records in 1993. Tricky recorded Maxinquaye the following year, primarily at his home studio in London, and Topley-Bird served as the album's main vocalist, with Alison Goldfrapp, Ragga and Mark Stewart performing additional vocals.

<i>Kelis Was Here</i> 2006 studio album by Kelis

Kelis Was Here is the fourth studio album by American singer Kelis. It was released August 22, 2006, by Jive Records. Originally titled The Puppeteer, the album features production by Bangladesh, Raphael Saadiq, Max Martin, Sean Garrett, and Scott Storch, among others, and also features collaborations with will.i.am, Nas, Cee-Lo, Too Short, and Spragga Benz. It is Kelis's first album not to feature longtime collaborators The Neptunes. Kelis Was Here received a nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 2007 Grammy Awards.

<i>My Vinyl Weighs a Ton</i> 1999 studio album by Peanut Butter Wolf

My Vinyl Weighs a Ton is the debut studio album by American hip hop producer and DJ Peanut Butter Wolf. It was released in 1999 on his own record label, Stones Throw Records, in conjunction with Copasetik Records. It peaked at number 44 on the UK Independent Albums Chart. On the week of March 1, 1999, it reached number 1 on the KTUH Top 30 chart.

<i>Innercity Griots</i> 1993 studio album by Freestyle Fellowship

Innercity Griots is the second studio album by American hip hop group Freestyle Fellowship. It was released on April 28, 1993 on 4th & B'way Records and distributed through Island Records.

<i>Give Me the Reason</i> (Luther Vandross album) 1986 studio album by Luther Vandross

Give Me the Reason is the fifth studio album by American R&B/soul singer-songwriter Luther Vandross, released on September 19, 1986 issued by Epic Records. The album earned Vandross an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist and a nomination for "Favorite Soul/R&B Album" in 1988, while the title track was nominated for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male at the 29th Grammy Awards.

Justin Warfield

Justin Evan Warfield is an American musician and hip hop MC who is half of the darkwave duo She Wants Revenge. In 1993, he released a hip-hop album titled My Field Trip to Planet 9, which featured production from Prince Paul and QDIII. His latest album, the self-released Black Hesh Cult Mixtape, was released in July 2013.

<i>Black Pearl</i> (Yo-Yo album) 1992 studio album by Yo-Yo

Black Pearl is the second studio album by American rapper Yo-Yo. It was released on June 23, 1992 through EastWest Records America/Atlantic. Production was handled by DJ Pooh, Sir Jinx, Down Low Productions, DJ Muggs, Rashad Coes and DJ Bobcat, with Ice Cube serving as executive producer. The album peaked at number 145 on the Billboard 200 and number 32 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

<i>Pain Language</i> 2008 studio album by DJ Muggs & Planet Asia

Pain Language is a collaborative studio album by American Los Angeles-based record producer DJ Muggs and rapper Planet Asia. It was released on September 16, 2008 via Gold Dust Media. Recording sessions took place at the Soul Assassins Compound. Production was handled entirely by Muggs, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from B-Real, Chace Infinite, Cynic, GZA, Killah Priest, Prodigal Sunn, Scratch, Sick Jacken, Tri State and Turbin. Its first single will be "9mm" b/w "That's What It Is", which was made available for free download through SoulAssassins.com.

<i>Talk Dirty</i> (album) 2014 studio album (reissue) by Jason Derulo

Talk Dirty is the reissue of American singer Jason Derulo's third studio album, Tattoos (2013). The collection was released solely in the United States, after Tattoos was only released as a 5-track EP in the country. Released seven months after the original, the full-length album features seven songs from the international album as well as four newly recorded songs and was released by Warner Bros. Records on April 15, 2014. For the new material, Derulo worked with past collaborator Ricky Reed, as well as Jim Beanz, Timbaland, Sam Sumser, Chloe Angelides, Cirkut and DJ Mustard. New songs incorporate the same elements of hip hop, pop and R&B and styles previously seen in the original album. Talk Dirty features new collaborations with rappers Kid Ink, Snoop Dogg and Tyga.

<i>My Gift to You</i> (Alexander ONeal album) 1988 studio album by Alexander ONeal

My Gift to You is the first and only Christmas album by American recording artist Alexander O'Neal. It was originally released in 1988, on the label Tabu.

<i>Stoney</i> (album) 2016 debut studio album by Post Malone

Stoney is the debut studio album by American rapper and singer Post Malone. It was released on December 9, 2016, by Republic Records. The album features guest appearances from Justin Bieber, Kehlani, and Quavo. The deluxe edition was released simultaneously on the same day, with an additional guest appearance from 2 Chainz. The production on the album was handled by DJ Mustard, Metro Boomin, Vinylz, Frank Dukes, Illangelo, Charlie Handsome, Rex Kudo, Foreign Teck, and Pharrell Williams, among others.

<i>"Awaken, My Love!"</i> 2016 studio album by Childish Gambino

"Awaken, My Love!" is the third studio album by American rapper Donald Glover, under his stage name Childish Gambino. It was released by Glassnote Records on December 2, 2016. Consisting of tracks being sung rather than rapped, its fusion of psychedelic soul, funk and R&B influences was considered a bold departure from the predominantly hip hop style of his prior work. The album was produced by Glover and his longtime collaborator, Ludwig Göransson.

<i>Trip</i> (Jhené Aiko album) 2017 studio album by Jhené Aiko

Trip is the second studio album by American singer Jhené Aiko. It was released on September 22, 2017, by ARTium and Def Jam Recordings. It succeeds Aiko's debut album Souled Out (2014), which was released three years prior, and the collaborative album Twenty88 (2016), while releasing numerous non-album singles in between. The production on the album was primarily handled by frequent collaborators Dot da Genius, Fisticuffs, No I.D. and Key Wane, along with several other record producers such as Amaire Johnson, Frank Dukes, Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat and Mike Zombie. The album also includes guest appearances from Big Sean, Rae Sremmurd, Kurupt, Brandy, Mali Music, Aiko's father, with the moniker, Dr. Chill, Aiko's daughter, Namiko Love, and Chris Brown.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Ankeny, Jason. "My Field Trip to Planet 9 - Justin Warfield". AllMusic . Retrieved December 1, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Himes, Geoffrey (August 11, 1993). "Recordings". The Washington Post . Retrieved January 24, 2018.
  3. Christgau, Robert. "Justin Warfield". Robert Christgau . Retrieved January 24, 2018.
  4. Twells, John; Fintoni, Laurent (July 30, 2015). "The 50 best trip-hop albums of all time". Fact . Retrieved January 24, 2018.