Allfrumtha I (album)

Allfrumtha I
Studio album by Allfrumtha I
Released April 21, 1998
Recorded 1997-1998
Genre West Coast hip hop, Rap, Gangsta rap
Length 41:55
Label Priority
Producer Allfrumtha I, Binky Mack, Damon G. Riddick, Dutch, Mack 10 (exec.)
Allfrumtha I chronology
Allfrumtha I
(1998)
Uncut
(2001)
Singles from Allfrumtha I
  1. "Fill My Cup (To tha Rim)"
    Released: 1998
  2. "County Jail"
    Released: 1998
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
The Source[2]
Vibepositive[3]

Allfrumtha I is the debut album by American rap group Allfrumtha I, released April 21, 1998 on Priority Records. It was produced by Allfrumtha I, Binky Mack, Damon G. Riddick and Dutch, and executive produced by Mack 10. The album peaked at number 168 on the Billboard 200, at number 6 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers and at number 32 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[4] It features guest performances by West Coast heavy-weights: Ice Cube, Mack 10, CJ Mac, WC and Road Dawgs.

Along with singles, music videos were released for the songs: "County Jail"[5] and "Fill My Cup".[6] The video for "County Jail" features cameo appearances by Ice Cube, Mack 10, WC, CJ Mac, The Comrads and Daz Dillinger.

The song, "Get Yo Bang On", was originally heard in the film, Gang Related, and was also released on the film's soundtrack.

Critical reception

Allmusic - "...Allfrumtha I's eponymous debut appears to fulfill the potential of their cameos on the celebrated Westside Connection and Mack 10 albums...Allfrumtha I is a West Coast duo with enormous potential."[1]

The Source (6/98, p. 162) - "...the two serve up a scrumptious musical meal for fans to devour....this solid LP proves that these newcomers will be mainstays in this rap game."[2]

Vibe (5/98, p. 149) - "...Allfrumtha I is...just something to band while on the west side of your town..."[3]

Track listing

  1. "Gangsta's Prayer"
  2. "Hoo-Ride 'N'" (featuring Boo Kapone, CJ Mac, The Comrads & WC)
  3. "Fill My Cup (To tha Rim)"
  4. "County Jail" (Insert)
  5. "County Jail"
  6. "Get Yo Bang On" (featuring Mack 10)
  7. "Caps" (featuring Road Dawgs)
  8. "Guess Who"
  9. "The Joke" (Insert)
  10. "Unthinkable"
  11. "Make You Dance - (featuring Mack 10 & Soultre)
  12. "Dopest on tha Planet" (featuring Mack 10 & Ice Cube)
  13. "My Niggas" (Insert)
  14. "Rollin' Wit Connect"

Chart history

Chart (1998)[4] Peak
position
U.S. Billboard 200 168
U.S. Billboard Top Heatseekers 6
U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 32

References

  1. 1 2 Stanley, Leo. Review: Allfrumtha I. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2010-01-31.
  2. 1 2 Columnist. "Review: Allfrumtha I". The Source: 162. June, 1998.
  3. 1 2 Columnist. "Review: Allfrumtha I". Vibe: 149. May, 1998.
  4. 1 2 ((( Allfrumtha I > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))). All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-01-31.
  5. Allfrumtha I - "County Jail" (official video). YouTube. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
  6. Allfrumtha I - "Fill My Cup" (official video). YouTube. Retrieved 2010-01-31.

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