| Serious | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio album by | |
| Released | August 23, 1994 |
| Recorded | 1993–1994 |
| Genre | R&B |
| Length | 60:13 |
| Label | Motown |
| Producer | Henny Whitehead, Larry Gold, Roy "Dog" Pennon, Eric Codee, Bert Price, Michael Angelo Saulsberry, McKinley Horton, Brian Williams |
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    link |
Serious is the second studio album released by the Whitehead Bros. released on August 23, 1994 through Motown.
All tracks composed by Kenny Whitehead; except where indicated
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 35 |
| Billboard Top Heatseekers | 13 |
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