Recorded 1996−1997 Release date 28 October 1997 | Length 58:17 | |
Released October 28, 1997 (1997-10-28) Producer Ali Malek, Ant Banks, Bobby Ross Avila, Chaz Hayes (exec.), Clint "Payback" Sands, Femi Ojetunde, Hen-Gee, Mike Mosley, Paris, Rick Rock Similar Spice 1 albums, West Coast hip hop albums | ||
The Black Bossalini (a.k.a. Dr. Bomb from da Bay) is the fifth studio album by American rapper Spice 1, released October 28, 1997 on Jive Records. The album was produced by Ant Banks, Clint "Payback" Sands, Mike Mosley, Paris and Rick Rock. It peaked at number 28 on the Billboard 200 and at number 5 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album features guest appearances by WC, Big Syke, Ice-T, Too Short, Kokane, MC Breed, Yukmouth and Mack 10.
Contents
Along with a single, a music video was released for the song, "Playa Man".
The song, "2 Hands & a Razorblade, was originally heard in the film, Dangerous Ground, and was also released on the film's soundtrack.
Spice 1 thug in me
Critical reception
Allmusic - "...There are a couple of Southern Californian flourishes here and there...it's a solid record that should appeal to his legions of fans."
Track listing
- "The Thug In Me" (Dedicated to Tupac Shakur) – 3:36
- "I'm High" (featuring Da Old Skool) – 4:02
- "Recognize Game" (featuring Ice-T, Too Short & Kokane) – 4:03
- "Playa Man" (featuring Da Old Skool) – 4:07
- "Caught Up in My Gunplay" – 3:28
- "Ballin'" (featuring MC Breed, Yukmouth & Kokane) – 4:51
- "The Boss Mobsta" – 4:46
- "510 / 213" (featuring Big Syke & WC) – 4:46
- "Kill Street Blues" – 5:12
- "Fetty Chico and the Mack" (featuring Mack 10) – 4:06
- "Wanna Be a G" – 3:23
- "Diamonds" – 4:04
- "Down Payment on Heaven" (featuring Cydal) – 4:31
- "2 Hands & a Razorblade" – 4:14
Samples
510 / 213
Down Payment on Heaven
Playa Man
Recognize Game
The Boss Mobsta
The Thug in Me
Caught Up in My Gunplay
Songs
1The Thug in Me3:36
2I'm High4:02
3Recognize Game4:04