Crushin'
| Crushin' | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 14, 1987 | |||
| Studio | D&D Recording Digitel Computer Music INS Recording QUAD Recording Studios Ralston Recording Studio The Sound Solution Soundworks Studios NYC Unique Recording Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 43:03 | |||
| Label | Tin Pan Apple/Polydor 831 948 | |||
| Producer | The Fat Boys The Latin Rascals Gary Rottger Eddison Electrik, Van Gibbs | |||
| The Fat Boys chronology | ||||
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Crushin' is the fourth studio album by the hip hop group the Fat Boys, released in 1987.[1][2] It was their breakout album, charting in the top 10 on both Billboard Pop and R&B album charts and selling more than a million copies by the end of the year.[3] It includes a cover version of the Surfaris' hit "Wipe Out" with the Beach Boys singing back-up vocals.[4] The cover made it to No. 12 on the Billboard chart, and No. 10 on the corresponding R&B listing. The album peaked at No. 49 on the UK Albums Chart.[5]
The group supported the album with the Wipeout Tour, which included Salt-N-Pepa, Heavy D, 4 by Four, and Dana Dane.[6]
Production
[edit]"Protect Yourself/My Nuts" promotes the use of condoms during sex.[7] "Falling in Love" was inspired by Darren Robinson's experience with infidelity.[8]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [9] |
| Robert Christgau | B[10] |
| Los Angeles Times | [11] |
| (The New) Rolling Stone Album Guide |  [12] |
The Los Angeles Times determined that "if you like your rap riffs recycled, your messages simplistic and your rhythms hard and good-to-go, you just might be satisfied by the offerings of this portly trio."[11] The Richmond Times-Dispatch wrote that "the synthetic drums alone don't satisfy anymore, and there aren't enough of those delightful verbal sound effects to flesh out the songs."[13] The Times opined that the album employs "just the right mix of spring-heeled rhythm tracks and jokey, 'get busy' declamations."[14] Trouser Press deemed the album "a mild but winning party collection of mainstream cuts with boundless entertainment spirit and unfailing good humor."[15]
Track listing
[edit]- "Crushin'" – 4:46
- "Protect Yourself/My Nuts" – 4:08
- "Rock Ruling" – 3:50
- "Making Noise" – 3:40
- "Boys Will Be Boys" – 4:39
- "Falling in Love" – 5:03
- "Fat Boys Dance" – 3:42
- "Wipeout" featuring the Beach Boys – 4:32
- "Between the Sheets" – 4:24
- "Hell, No!" – 4:19
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[16] | 8 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[17] | 4 |
Year-end charts
[edit]| Chart (1987) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[18] | 65 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[19] | 26 |
Singles
[edit]| Year | Single | Chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Pop | US R&B | ||
| 1987 | "Wipe Out"[20] | 12 | 10 |
| 1987 | "Falling In Love"[20] | - | 16 |
References
[edit]- ^ Coto, Juan Carlos (14 Aug 1987). "Rappers Enjoy Heavyweight Success". Features Showtime. Sun-Sentinel. p. 6.
- ^ "Record Reviews". The Patriot-News. UPI. May 28, 1987. p. C3.
- ^ Holden, Stephen (30 Dec 1987). "The Pop Life". The New York Times. p. C12.
- ^ "Music Update". Calendar. Orlando Sentinel. 29 Mar 1987. p. 4.
- ^ "Fat Boys". Official Charts. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ Snider, Eric (11 Sep 1987). "Heavy mettle propels the rapping Fat Boys". St. Petersburg Times. p. 1D.
- ^ "Short Takes". Part II. Newsday. 1 Apr 1987.
- ^ Sangiacomo, Michael (June 19, 1987). "The Fat Faces of Rap". Weekend. Post-Tribune. Merrillville. p. 3.
- ^ Wynn, Ron. The Fat Boys: Crushin > Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
- ^ "Fat Boys". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ a b Johnson, Connie (21 June 1987). "Portly Rappers". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 82.
- ^ (The New) Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon & Schuster. 2004. p. 295.
- ^ Holmberg, Mark (May 31, 1987). "Fat, Cool, But Not Hot". Richmond Times-Dispatch. p. J14.
- ^ Sinclair, David (September 19, 1987). "Arts (Rock Records)". The Times.
- ^ "Fat Boys". Trouser Press. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ "Fat Boys, TLP". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ "Fat Boys, BLP". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1987". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1987". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ a b "The Fat Boys US singles chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
