The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick
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The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick is the first studio album by the rapper Slick Rick. It is one of the popular albums by the singer. It was produced by Jam Master Jay, Eric Sadler and Hank Shocklee.
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About
The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick was released on May 2, 1988 under Def Jam Records. The album reached no.31 on the Billboard 200 chart and no.1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. "Mona Lisa", The first hit single "Teenage Love" reached no.8 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. The second single "Children's Story" peaked no.2 on the Hot Rap Singles. The third single "Hey Young World" reached no.42 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Treat Her Like a Prostitute | 3:55 |
| 2 T | The Ruler's Back | 5:38 |
| 3 | Children's Story | 4:02 |
| 4 | The Moment I Feared | 3:36 |
| 5 | Let's Get Crazy | 3:51 |
| 6 | Indian Girl (An Adult Story) | 3:17 |
| 7 | Teenage Love | 4:53 |
| 8 | Mona Lisa | 4:08 |
| 9 | Kit (What's the Scoop) | 3:22 |
| 10 | Hey Young World | 4:37 |
| 11 | Teacher, Teacher | 5:00 |
| 12 | Lick the Balls | 3:56 |
Awards & Certifications
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Children's Story | 5 | 2 |
| 1989 | Hey Young World | 42 | 17 |
Credits
Performance Credits
Slick Rick Primary Artist, Vocals, Primary Artist
Technical Credits
Jam Master Jay Producer
Hank Shocklee Producer
Ricky Walter Producer
Eric "Vietnam" Sadler Producer
Jason Mizell Producer
Ricky Walters Producer
Trivia
- The album was included as one of The Source Magazine's 100 Best Rap Albums.
- The album was also featured in the soundtrack for GTA:San Andreas.
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
Song Meanings
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Album | Rap | Hip-Hop
