Runaway Slave

1992 studio album by Showbiz and A.G.
Runaway Slave
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 22, 1992 (1992-09-22)
Recorded1991–92
StudioJazzy Jay Recording Studios (The Bronx, NY)
GenreHip hop[1]
Length1:09:34
Label
  • Payday
  • London
Producer
  • Showbiz
  • Diamond D
Showbiz and A.G. chronology
Runaway Slave
(1992) 		Goodfellas
(1995)
Singles from Runaway Slave
  1. "Party Groove" / "Soul Clap"
    Released: 1992
  2. "Fat Pockets"
    Released: 1992
  3. "Bounce ta This"
    Released: 1993
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Runaway Slave is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Showbiz and A.G.[2][3] It was released on September 22, 1992, via Payday/London Records. The album was produced by Showbiz and fellow D.I.T.C. crew member Diamond D. It features guest appearances from DeShawn, Diamond D, Dres, Lord Finesse, and Big L. It includes many interludes between songs that feature the Legion, Freddie Foxxx, Fat Joe, and Kid Capri.

The album was supported by Soul Clap EP, and spawned two singles: "Fat Pockets" and "Bounce ta This".

Track listing

All music is composed by Showbiz, except tracks 8 and 14 co-produced by Diamond D

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Still Diggin'" (featuring Diamond D)
3:42
2."Fat Pockets"
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
3:37
3."Bounce Ta This" (featuring Dres)
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
  • Andres Titus
3:50
4."More Than One Way Out of the Ghetto"
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
4:28
5."Silence of the Lambs" (Remix)
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
4:49
6."40 Acres and My Props"
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
4:18
7."Runaway Slave"
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
4:50
8."Hard to Kill"
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
  • Kirkland
5:20
9."Hold Ya Head"
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
4:35
10."He Say, She Say"
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
4:18
11."Represent" (featuring Big L, DeShawn and Lord Finesse)
5:53
12."Silence of the Lambs"
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
5:07
13."Party Groove" (Bass Mix)
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
3:19
14."Soul Clap" (Short Version)
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
  • Kirkland
4:01
15."Catchin' Wreck"
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
4:15
16."Party Groove" (Instrumental)
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
3:17
Total length:1:09:34

Vinyl release

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Still Diggin'" (featuring Diamond D)
3:42
2."Fat Pockets"
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
3:37
3."Bounce ta This" (featuring Dres)
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
  • Andres Titus
3:50
4."Runaway Slave"
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
4:50
5."Hard to Kill"
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
  • Kirkland
5:20
6."More Than One Way Out of the Ghetto"
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
4:28
7."Hold Ya Head"
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
4:35
8."Represent" (featuring Big L, DeShawn and Lord Finesse)
5:53
9."Silence of the Lambs"
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
5:07
10."Soul Clap" (Short Version)
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
  • Kirkland
4:01
Total length:46:00

Personnel

  • Andre "A.G." Barnes – vocals (tracks: 2–15)
  • Rodney "Showbiz" Lemay – vocals (tracks: 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15), producer
  • Joseph "Diamond D" Kirkland – vocals (track 1), co-producer (tracks: 8, 14)
  • Andre "Dres" Titus – vocals (track 3)
  • Robert "Lord Finesse" Hall, Jr. – vocals (track 11)
  • Lamont "Big L" Coleman – vocals (track 11)
  • DeShawn "Sunkiss" Barzey – vocals (track 11)

Chart positions

Album
Chart (1992) Peak
position
Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums 78
Singles
Year Song Hot Rap Singles
1993 "Bounce ta This" 15
1993 "Fat Pockets" 8

References

  1. ^ a b DiBella, M.F. "Runaway Slave Showbiz & A.G." AllMusic. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  2. ^ Owen, Frank (July 13, 1992). "The Bronx Is Up, Brooklyn Down". Part II. Newsday. p. 50.
  3. ^ Austin, Monette (Oct 30, 1992). "Halloween Rap Treat". InRoads. Daily Press. Newport News. p. 14.

External links

  • Showbiz & A.G. – Runaway Slave at Discogs (list of releases)
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  • MusicBrainz release group