The Brother with Two Tongues

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The Brother With Two Tongues
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Studio album by
Released1992
Recorded1991-1992
Genre Hip hop
Length59:53
Label Capitol
Producer
Mellow Man Ace chronology
Escape From Havana
(1989)
The Brother With Two Tongues
(1992)
From The Darkness Into The Light
(2000)

The Brother With Two Tongues is a studio album by the American rapper Mellow Man Ace. [1] [2] It was released in 1992 via Capitol Records. [3]

Contents

The thirteen-track record featured guest appearances from Sen Dog, Krazy Dee, and Tomahawk Funk. Audio production was handled by Julio G, DJ Muggs, Tony G., and others.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
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Rolling Stone wrote: "Obviously heeding Cypress Hill's strategy by downplaying the Hispanic angle and adopting a more generic sound, this more marketable but artistically inferior second album offers a bland, eclectic blend." [6]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."What's It Take To Pull A Hottie (Like You?)"
B. Wroblewski4:22
2."Brother With Two Tongues"ReyesJulio G4:59
3."Linda"ReyesJulio G4:27
4."Babalu Bad Boy" DJ Muggs 3:44
5."Gettin' Funky In The Joint"
  • Reyes
  • Julio Gonzalez
Julio G4:12
6."Hypest From Cypress" (featuring Krazy Dee, Sen Dog, Tomahawk Funk)
Julio G6:03
7."Funky Muneca"
  • Reyes
  • Wroblewski
B. Wroblewski4:58
8."Boulevard Nights"
  • Reyes
  • Gonzalez
  • Eric Vidal
  • Nick Vidal
  • Julio G
  • The Baker Boyz
4:41
9."Me La Pelas"ReyesJulio G3:48
10."Ricky Richardo Of Rap"
  • Reyes
  • Ralph Medrano
R. Medrano4:40
11."Welcome To My Groove"
  • Reyes
  • Tony Gonzales
  • Steve "Silk" Hurley
  • Tony G.
5:58
12."Mellow Says Hello"
  • Reyes
  • Gonzalez
Julio G4:18
13."Untitled (Time To Get Busy, Busy)"Reyes 4:03
Total length:59:53

Personnel

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