Somethin 4 Da Youngsta's

Somethin 4 Da Youngsta's
Studio album by Da Youngsta's
Released	March 10, 1992
Recorded	1991–1992
Genre	Hip hop
Label	East West, Atlantic
Producer	L.G. the Teacher
Da Youngsta's chronology
Somethin 4 Da Youngsta's (1992) The Aftermath (1993)
Singles from Somethin 4 Da Youngsta's
"Somethin 4 Da Youngsta's" Released: February 6, 1992 "Pass Da Mic" Released: June 25, 1992

Somethin 4 Da Youngsta's is the debut album by the American hip hop trio Da Youngsta's. It was released in March 10, 1992 by East West. the album was produced by L.G. the Teacher, father of Da Youngsta's members Quran and Taji Goodman. Its release was accompanied by two singles, "Somethin 4 Da Youngsta's" and "Pass Da Mic". The latter peaked at number 10 on the Hot Rap Singles chart, but the album itself failed to chart.^[1]

Commercial performance

Somethin 4 Da Youngsta's failed to make a impact on the charts both album wise and single wise. The album/single was overshadowed by another teen-rap group Kris Kross, whose single Jump (Kris Kross song) blew up quick over night. They found luck with their 2nd single Pass Da Mic remixed by Pete Rock and released in the summer of 1992. The single hit #10 on the Hot Rap Singles and hit 3rd most watched video on The Box.

Critical reception

The music reviewer named "Matt" described the album as a "lighthearted" and "kids wanting to have fun" type of album. The production on the album was perceived as bland and the album mainly focused on kids getting a taste of what hip-hop is so reviewing it is clearly silly. Overall the album is great for pre-teen and younger listeners.

Track listing

* All songs written and produced by L.G Goodman and Emanuel Parks except "Reminiss" and "Street Smart" and "Tuff Cookie" written by Tarik Dawson

1. "Somethin 4 Da Youngsta's" (E.Parks, L.Goodman)
2. "Street Smart" (E.Parks, L. Goodman, T. Dawson)
3. "Rated P.G." (E.Parks, L. Goodman)
4. "Cartoons" (E.Parks, L. Goodman)
5. "Tuff Cookie" (E.Parks, L. Goodman, T.Dawson)
6. "Y-Ya-Tryin' to Play Me" (E.Parks, L. Goodman)
7. "I Didn't Mean 2 Break Your Heart" ( D. Marshall E. Parks T. Nelson T. Weldon)
8. "Reminiss" (E.Parks, L. Goodman)
9. "Neighborhood Bully" (E.Parks, L. Goodman)
10. "Pass Da Mic" (E.Parks, L. Goodman)
11. "Somethin 4 Da Youngsta's" (Remix) (E.Parks, L. Goodman)

Samples

Somethin 4 Da Youngsta's

• "Outstanding" by Gap Band

Street Smart

• "Long Red" by Mountain
• "Shake" by Gap Band

Rated P.G

"Treat 'Em Right by Chubb Rock

"Long Red" by Mountain

"Slim Jenkins' Place" by Booker T. & the M.G's

"I Know You Got Soul" by Eric B & Rakim

"Bring the Noise" by Public Enemy

Cartoons

"Amen, Brother" by The Winstons

"UFO" by ESG

"Funky Drummer" by James Brown

"Kool is Back" by Funk, Inc

"Here We Go (Live At The Funhouse) by Run DMC

Tuff Cookie

"I Get The Job Done" by Big Daddy Kane

Y-Ya-Tryin to Play Me

"E-Ne-Me-Ne-Mi-Ne-Moe" by The Jackson 5

"Looking At The Front Door" by Main Source

"Nautilus" by Bob James

I Didn't Mean 2 Break Your Heart

"Think (About It) by Lyn Collins

Reminiss

"Do The Funky Penguin" by Rufus Thomas

"La Di Da Di" by Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick

"The Show" by Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick

Neighborhood Bully

"Punk Rock Rap" by The Cold Crush Brothers

"Take Me To The Mardi Gras" by Bob James

"N.T" by Kool & the Gang

Pass Da Mic

• "Do the Funky Penguin" by Rufus Thomas
• "Pot Belly" by Lou Donaldson
• "Feel Like Making Love" by Bob James

Somethin 4 Da Youngstas (Nu Jack Remix) "Outstanding" by Gap Band

References

1. "Chart positions". Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-12-15.