Close to You (Father MC album)
1992 studio album by Father MC
Close to You Released May 19, 1992 Recorded 1991–1992 Genre Length 52 :14 Label Uptown Producer
"One Nite Stand" Released: February 11, 1992
"Everything's Gonna Be Alright" Released: November 3, 1992
Close to You is the second studio album from American hip hop artist Father MC , released on May 19, 1992, on Uptown Records . The album includes a guest appearance by Mary J. Blige .
The album peaked at number 185 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Release and reception
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [ 2]
The album peaked at the 185th spot on the U.S. Billboard 200 and reached the 34th spot on the R&B Albums chart.[ 3]
Alex Henderson of Allmusic gave the album a positive review, noting that the "release demonstrates that pop-rap can have integrity," and calling the work "a solid, enjoyable follow-up for the Queens native."[ 2]
Track listing
All music by Mark Morales and Mark C. Rooney except where noted.
Title Lyrics Music 1. "All I Want" Father MC, Hall, Hubbard, Jesse Johnson Dave Hall 4:34 2. "One Nite Stand" Father MC, Ferrell, Steve Ferrone , Alan Gorrie , McIntyre, Hamish Stuart Edward "DJ Eddie F" Ferrell 5:28 3. "Close to You" Father MC, Ferrell, Johnson, McCord , Morales Edward "DJ Eddie F" Ferrell 5:23 4. "Everything's Gonna Be Alright " Bernard Edwards , Father MC, Johnson, Morales, Nile Rodgers 3:43 5. "Do the One, Two" George Clinton , Bootsy Collins , Father MC, Ferrell, Bernie Worrell Edward "DJ Eddie F" Ferrell 4:45 6. "Red Lace Lingerie" Burke, Father MC, Felder, Johnson, Morales 5:12 7. "My Body" Father MC, Morales 4:38 8. "Ladies, I Luv 'Em" Father MC, Johnson, Morales 5:25 9. "Baby We Can Do It" Clayton, Father MC, Johnson, Morales, Sigidi 6:05 10. "Go Natalie" Little Shawn , TeeHowie Tee 3:23 11. "On the Road Again" Father MC, Johnson, Morales 4:00
Chart history
Album
Singles
Personnel
Information taken from Allmusic .[ 5]
art direction – Carol Friedman
assistant engineering – Jack Hersca
assistant mixing – Jack Hersca, John Kogan, Dann Wojnar
design – Primary
direction – Vartan
drum machine – Mark Morales
engineering – Edward "DJ Eddie F" Ferrell, Michael Fossenkemper, Mike Fronda, Dave Hall, Jack Hersca, Rod Hui, Mark Morales
executive production – Father MC, Andre Harrell, Steve Lucas
guitar – Henry Grate
mastering – Jose Rodriguez
mixing – David Dachinger, Edward "DJ Eddie F" Ferrell, Michael Fossenkemper, Dave Hall, Rod Hui, Mark Morales, Kevin Reynolds
photography – Carol Friedman
production – Sean "Puffy" Combs Edward "DJ Eddie F" Ferrell, Dave Hall, Nevelle Hodge, Mark Morales, Howie Tee
production coordination – Crystal Johnson
stylist – Ellen Silverstein
vocal arranging – Mark Morales
vocals (background) – Mary J. Blige, Kenny Greene , Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey , Joel "JoJo" Hailey , Brenda Reid, Terri Robinson , Jeff Sanders , Clinton Wike , Tiffany Wilson
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