Hard or Smooth

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1992 studio album by Wreckx-n-Effect

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::summary 1992 studio album by Wreckx-n-Effect ::

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FieldValue
nameHard or Smooth
typestudio
artistWreckx-n-Effect
coverHard or Smooth.jpg
releasedNovember 24, 1992
recorded1991–1992
studioFuture Recording Studios
(Virginia Beach, Virginia)
genre
length46:04
labelMCA
producer
prev_titleWrecks-n-Effect
prev_year1989
next_titleRaps New Generation
next_year1996
misc{{Singles
nameHard or Smooth
typestudio
single1Rump Shaker
single1dateAugust 25, 1992
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| name = Hard or Smooth | type = studio | artist = Wreckx-n-Effect | cover = Hard or Smooth.jpg | alt = | released = November 24, 1992 | recorded = 1991–1992 | venue = | studio = Future Recording Studios (Virginia Beach, Virginia) | genre = | length = 46:04 | label = MCA | producer = | prev_title = Wrecks-n-Effect | prev_year = 1989 | next_title = Raps New Generation | next_year = 1996 | misc = {{Singles | name = Hard or Smooth | type = studio | single1 = Rump Shaker | single1date = August 25, 1992 | rev1 = AllMusic | rev1Score = | rev3 = Entertainment Weekly | rev3Score = C+ | rev5 = Q | rev5Score = | rev2 = Robert Christgau | rev2Score = | rev4 = The Independent | rev4Score = positive Hard or Smooth is the second album released by Wreckx-n-Effect. It was released on November 24, 1992, by MCA Records, and featured production from Teddy Riley and Ty Fyffe, as well as Riley's engineers Franklyn Grant and David Wynn. This marked Wreckx-n-Effect's first album following the death of member Brandon Mitchell, who was fatally shot in 1990.

Hard or Smooth became the group's highest entry on the Billboard 200, where it debuted and peaked at number nine. Its lead single, "Rump Shaker", peaked at number two on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks charts, as well as number nine on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play. The album's second single, "Knock-N-Boots", peaked at number 72 on the Hot 100, while its third, "My Cutie", peaked at number 75 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The fourth single, "Wreckx Shop", peaked at number 11 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart.

Track listing

  1. "Rump Shaker" (Aqil Davidson, Markell Riley, Teddy Riley, David Wynn, Anton Hollins, Pharrell Williams) – 5:13
  2. "New Jack Swing, Pt. 2" (hard version) (Aqil Davidson, Teddy Riley, Markell Riley, Tyrone Fyffe, Pharrell Williams, Franklyn Grant) – 4:50
  3. "Wreckx Shop" (Aqil Davidson, Tyrone Fyffe, Teddy Riley, Markell Riley) – 4:39
  4. "Knock-N-Boots" (Aqil Davidson, Teddy Riley, Menton L. Smith) – 4:51
  5. "Here We Come" (Aqil Davidson, Teddy Riley, Markell Riley) – 4:27
  6. "Tell Me How You Feel" (Aqil Davidson, Teddy Riley) – 4:59
  7. "My Cutie" (Menton L. Smith, Teddy Riley) – 4:07
  8. "Wreckx-N-Effect" (Aqil Davidson, Teddy Riley, Markell Riley) – 3:53
  9. "Ez Come Ez Go (What Goes Up Must Come Down)" (Aqil Davidson, Teddy Riley, David Wynn) – 3:44
  10. "Hard" (Teddy Riley, Aqil Davidson, Tyrone Fyffe) – 2:04
  11. "Smooth" (Markell Riley, Tyrone Fyffe, Teddy Riley, Franklyn Grant, Menton L. Smith) – 2:59

Personnel

  • Teddy Riley – all instruments, executive producer, mixing, recording engineer
  • Tammy Lucas – background vocals
  • Tyrone Fyffe – production, background vocals, scratches
  • Franklyn Grant – production, recording engineer, mixing
  • David Wynn – production, scratches
  • Jean Marie Horvat – recording engineer, mixing
  • Steve Thomas – scratches
  • Darryl Shuler – background vocals
  • Robert Nickerson – background vocals
  • Dante Drew – background vocals
  • Earl Thomas – assistant engineer
  • Keston Wright – assistant engineer
  • Steve Hall – mastering
  • Todd Gray – photography
  • Vartan – art direction
  • DEY International – design

Samples

"Rump Shaker"

Charts

Weekly charts

::data[format=table] | Chart (1992–1993) | Peak position | Australian Albums (ARIA) | US Billboard 200 | US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | |---|---|---|---|---| | 91 | | | | | | 9 | | | | | | 6 | | | | | ::

Year-end charts

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Chart (1993)PositionUS Billboard 200US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
44
26
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Certifications

References

References

  1. {{AllMusic
  2. Bernard, James. (December 18, 1992). "Hard or Smooth Review".
  3. "Wreckx-n-Effect – Hard or Smooth CD Album". [[CD Universe]].
  4. Christgau, Robert. "CG: Wreckx-n-Effect". RobertChristgau.com.
  5. Gill, Andy. (January 7, 1993). "RECORDS / No ifs, diggity-do, no butts, diggity-dah: Andy Gill, exploring this week's releases, uncovers the latest addition to the long and distinguished line of buttock anthems". [[The Independent]].
  6. {{cite Ryan
  7. "Wreckx-N-Effect, TLP". [[Billboard (magazine).
  8. "Wreckx-N-Effect, BLP". [[Billboard (magazine).
  9. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1993". Billboard.
  10. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1993". Billboard.

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