The Kingpin (album)

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The Kingpin
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Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 24, 1989
Recorded1988-1989
StudioHouse Of Hits (Chestnut Ridge, NY)
Genre Hip hop
Length49:31
Label Atlantic
Producer Marley Marl
Craig G chronology
The Kingpin
(1989)
Now, That's More Like It
(1991)
Professional ratings
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The Kingpin is the debut studio album by American rapper Craig G. It was released in 1989 via Atlantic Records. Audio production was handled by Marley Marl.

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Love Thang"4:40
2."Dopest Duo"4:20
3."Rock the House"5:06
4."First Day of School"4:02
5."Shootin' the Gift"3:44
6."Slammin'"3:57
7."Turn This House Into a Home"5:42
8."The Kingpin"3:20
9."The Final Chapter"5:09
10."Why'd You Have to Go?" (featuring TJ Swan)5:04
11."Smooth"2:57
12."The Blues"1:30
Total length:49:31

Sample credits [3]

Personnel

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