Young MC – Stone Cold Rhymin' (vinyle rouge & or)
Rarity - Sealed
Vocals – Young MC, Crystal Blake (A1, A3, B5)
Featuring N'Dea Davenport (A1)
Bass – Flea (A2-3), Kevin O'Neal (B1-2)
Drums – John Dexter Steward Jr. (A2, A4)
Arranged by Matt Dike, Michael Ross, Quincy Jones Jr. (B7), The Dust Brothers (B1)
Written by Marvin Young, Matt Dike (A1-4, A6, B2-6), Michael Ross (A1-4, B2-3, B5), John "King Gizmo" King (B1, B5), Michael "E.Z. Mike" Simpson (B1), Quincy Jones Jr. (B6)
1 LP, Standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Red & Gold
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press: GZ media
Label : VMP - Vinyl Me Please
Original Label : Delicious Vinyl
Recorded in 1988−89 at Matt Dike's apartment (Santa Monica, California)
Engineered by Mario Caldato Jr., Brian Foxworthy
Mixed by Matt Dike (A1-6, B2-6), Michael Ross (A1-6, B2-6), Quincy Jones Jr. (B7), The Dust Brothers (B1)
Produced by Matt Dike, Michael Ross, Quincy Jones Jr., The Dust Brothers (B5)
Lacquer cut by Cicely Balston at Alchemy Mastering At AIR
Liner Notes by Peter Relic
Photography & art direction by Salomon
Originally released in September 1989Tracks :
Side A:
- I Come Off
- Principal's Office
- Bust A Move
- Non Stop
- Fastest Rhyme
- My Name Is Young
Side B:
- Know How
- Roll With The Punches
- I Let 'Em Know
- Pick Up The Pace
- Got More Rhymes
- Stone Cold Buggin'
- Just Say No
Review :
“Young MC wasn't given props at the time and he wasn't respected in the years following the release of his debut Stone Cold Rhymin', largely because he worked entirely in the pop-rap/crossover vein. All the same, that's what's great about his debut, since it's exceptionally clever and effective, a wonderful combination of deft rhymes and skillful production. And there's no discounting Matt Dike, Michael Ross, the Dust Brothers, and engineer Mario Caldato, Jr. (the latter two names are members of the Beastie Boys' inner circle), who make this record easily accessible, without a trace of guilt, even if it does sample from familiar sources. And, really, Young MC is a gifted rapper, spinning out rhymes with a deft touch and turning out rhymes much more clever than they should be. Yes, Stone Cold Rhymin' is a product of its time, particularly in its sound and lyrical references, but divorced from the Bush era, it comes off as one of the catchiest, friendliest pop-rap records and it's still an infectious party record years after its release.” AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
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