The Danger Zone (album)
The Danger Zone is the fourth posthumous album by American hip hop artist Big L, released May 31, 2011 on RBC Records.[1] L's brother Donald Phinazee produced most of the album and other production came from DJ Phantom. The album was originally announced on April 12, 2011,[2] and features artists such as Gang Starr, O.C., Herb McGruff, A.G., Roc Raida, Lord Finesse as well as other D.I.T.C. members. It is the second album that contains unreleased and unheard tracks and freestyles.[3][4] after Return of the Devil's Son.[5]
| The Danger Zone | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 31, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 1994–1999 | |||
| Genre | East Coast hip hop, hardcore hip hop | |||
| Length | 69:50 | |||
| Label | RBC, eOne | |||
| Producer | DJ Premier, Lord Finesse, DJ Phantom, Donald Phinazee | |||
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The album received positive reviews and Andres Vasquez calls the album a "must have".[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "8 Iz Enuff" (demo version featuring Terra, Herb McGruff, Buddah Bless, Big Twan, Killa Cam, Trooper J & Mike Boogie) | 4:20 |
| 2. | "Harlem N.Y.C." (Beats 2 Blow remix) (featuring Bootsie and Herb McGruff) | 4:46 |
| 3. | "You Know What I'm About" (featuring Lord Finesse) | 4:26 |
| 4. | "98 Halftime Radio" | 3:39 |
| 5. | "Yours" (featuring O.C.) | 4:10 |
| 6. | "Work, Part II" (featuring Gang Starr) | 3:05 |
| 7. | "Tru Master" | 4:40 |
| 8. | "Cluemanati" (featuring Herb McGruff) | 4:59 |
| 9. | "5 Fingas of Death" (featuring Lord Finesse, A.G., Fat Joe, Diamond D) | 4:53 |
| 10. | "Let Me Find Out" | 2:34 |
| 11. | "We All Can't Ball" (featuring Liz Lucci and Richie Thums) | 3:55 |
| 12. | "S.K.I.T.S." (Remix featuring D.I.T.C.) | 4:05 |
| 13. | "Live in Amsterdam" (featuring A.G. and Roc Raida) | 20:18 |
| Total length: | 69:50 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 14. | "Raw & Ready" (featuring Party Arty) | 2:09 |
| 15. | "Thick" (remix) | 3:37 |
| Total length: | 75:36 | |
Personnel
Credits for The Danger Zone adapted from Allmusic.[7]
- Dan Ambrose – art direction, design
- Gustavo "DJ Phantom" Guerra – executive producer
- Donald Phinazee – executive producer
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | May 31, 2011 | RBC Records | CD | RBCCD231 |
| Digital download |
References
- "Danger Zone". Amazon.com. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- Paine, Jake (April 12, 2011). "Big L's "Danger Zone" To Be Released By Brother; Gang Starr, D.I.T.C. Featured". HipHop DX. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- "The Danger Zone - Big L". AllMusic. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- "The Danger Zone". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- admin. "Big L's "Danger Zone" Album To Be Released May 31". Street Spittas. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- Vasquez, Andres (June 3, 2011). "Big L - The Danger Zone". HipHop DX. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- The Danger Zone – Big L > Credits. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 31, 2011
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