Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop
Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop is the debut album from hip hop Producer-Rapper Diamond D, released on September 22, 1992. The album features some of the earliest appearances from Diamond's later D.I.T.C. partners Big L and Fat Joe da Gangsta, as well as his crew the Psychotic Neurotics. Although Diamond D handles the majority of the album's production, other popular beat makers such as Large Professor, Q-Tip, Jazzy Jay, Showbiz and The 45 King co-produce on several tracks. The album features the singles "Best-Kept Secret" and "Sally Got a One-Track Mind." The album was not released on vinyl; however, there were promotional copies pressed with full artwork which were highly sought-after. The vinyl edition was eventually made available as a reissue years later. The original promo version has a sticker on it; the reissue had this sticker scanned into the artwork.
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| Released | September 22, 1992 | |||
| Studio | Jazzy Jay's Recording Studio (Bronx, New York) Calliope Studios (New York City, New York) | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 66:38 | |||
| Label | Chemistry, Mercury, PolyGram Records | |||
| Producer | Diamond D, Showbiz, Lakim Shabazz, Jazzy Jay, The 45 King, Large Professor, Q-Tip | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| RapReviews | 9/10[2] |
In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums.[3]
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
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| 1 | "Intro" | Diamond D | *Interlude* |
| 2 | "Best-Kept Secret" | Diamond D | Diamond D, Bonita, Fat Joe da Gangsta, LaReese & Whiz One |
| 3 | "Sally Got a One Track Mind" | Diamond D | Diamond D |
| 4 | "Step to Me" | Showbiz, Diamond D | Diamond D |
| 5 | "Shut the Fuck Up" | Diamond D, Showbiz | The Psychotic Neurotics |
| 6 | "Fuck What U Heard" | Diamond D, Sadat X | Diamond D |
| 7 | "I'm Outta Here" | Diamond D, Showbiz | Diamond D |
| 8 | "A Day in the Life" | Diamond D | Diamond D, Brand Nubian |
| 9 | "Last Car on the 2 Train" | Diamond D | The Psychotic Neurotics |
| 10 | "Red Light, Green Light" | Diamond D | Diamond D |
| 11 | "I Went for Mine" | Jazzy Jay, Diamond D | Diamond D |
| 12 | "Comments from Big L and Showbiz" | Diamond D | Big L, Showbiz |
| 13 | "Check One, Two" | Diamond D, The 45 King | Diamond D |
| 14 | "What You Seek" | Diamond D | Diamond D |
| 15 | "Lunchroom Chatter" | Diamond D | The Psychotic Neurotics |
| 16 | "Confused" | Diamond D | Diamond D, Michelle Sweeting, Jasmine |
| 17 | "Pass Dat Shit" | Diamond D | Diamond D, Whiz One, Maestro, Mike G.Q., Fat Joe da Gangsta |
| 18 | "Freestyle (Yo, That's That Shit)" | Diamond D, Large Professor | Diamond D |
| 19 | "K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid)" | Diamond D, Q-Tip | Diamond D |
| 20 | "Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop" | Diamond D | Diamond D |
| 21 | "Wuffman Stressed Out" | Diamond D | *Interlude* |
| 22 | "Feel the Vibe" | Diamond D, Showbiz | Diamond D, Showbiz |
| 23 | "A View from the Underground" | Diamond D | Fat Joe da Gangsta |
- Samples credits[4]
- "Best Kept Secret" samples "I Can Hear You Calling" by Three Dog Night and "N.T" by Kool & the Gang.
- "Sally Got a One Track Mind" samples "It's a New Day" by Skull Snaps and "Sparkling in the Sand" by Tower of Power.
- "Step to Me" samples "Sam Enchanted Dick" and "Born to Be Blue" by Jack Bruce and "Fight Back" by Solomon Burke.
- "F*ck What You Heard" samples "Magnificent Sanctuary Band" by Donny Hathaway, "Alvina" by John Handy and "Show Business" by A Tribe Called Quest.
- "I'm Outta Here" samples "Gotta Get Away" by The Flambing Ember.
- "A Day in the Life" samples "Virginia's Pretty Funky" by Watsonian Institute.
- "I Went for Mine" samples "Faded Lady" by SSO.
- "Check One, Two" samples "Stop" by Mike Bloomfield, Al Cooper and Stephen Stills and "Gets Into His Move" by Stezo.
- "What You Seek" samples "You Can Make It If You Try" by Sly & the Family Stone.
- "Confused" samples "Intimate Connection" by Kleeer.
- "Pass Dat Shit" samples "Keeping Me Out of the Storm" by Rare Earth and "Pride and Vanity" by Ohio Players.
- "Freestyle (Yo, That's That Shit!)" samples "Footin' It" by George Benson.
- "K.I.S.S (Keep It Simple, Stupid)" samples "American Tango" by Weather Report and "Hey Jude" by Clarence Wheeler and The Enforcers.
- "Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop" samples "Almustafa the Beloved" by Billy Cobham.
- "Feel the Vibe" samples "Bad Tune" by Earth, Wind & Fire.
Album singles
| Single information |
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"Best-Kept Secret"
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"Sally Got a One-Track Mind"
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"What U Heard"
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Charts
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 47 |
Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | |
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| Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | ||
| 1992 | "Best-Kept Secret" | - | 2 |
| "Sally Got a One-Track Mind" | 84 | 12 | |
References
- AllMusic review
- RapReviews review
- Columnist. The 100 Best Rap Albums. The Source. Retrieved on 2010-03-05.
- Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Discover Classic Samples On Diamond D's 'Stunts, Blunts, And Hip Hop'. YouTube.
- "Diamond D Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
External links
- Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop at Discogs (list of releases)
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