It Takes a Thief

by Coolio

It Takes a Thief cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 19 July 1994
  • Label: Tommy Boy
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:00:58
  • Community rating: 3.65/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Boosted by the massive hit 'Fantastic Voyage', Coolio's debut album provides a distinctly playful, funk-laden alternative to the era's harder-edged West Coast gangsta rap. The record heavily employs familiar 70s soul loops and humorous, boastful lyricism to create a classic summer party atmosphere.

Genres

Descriptors: Gangsta, Conscious, sampling, drugs, party, rap, funky, classic, soulful

Tracklist

  1. Fantastic Voyage (5:34)
  2. County Line (2:57)
  3. Mama, I'm in Love Wit a Gangsta - Mix (4:10)
  4. Hand on My NutsAC (3:29)
  5. Ghetto Cartoon (3:13)
  6. Smokin' Stix (3:20)
  7. Can-O-Corn (3:41)
  8. U Know Hoo! (3:52)
  9. It Takes a Thief - LP Mix (5:07)
  10. Bring Back Somethin Fo Da Hood (3:12)
  11. N Da Closet (3:51)
  12. On My Way to Harlem (3:13)
  13. Sticky Fingers (2:59)
  14. Thought You Knew (3:19)
  15. Ugly Bitches (4:07)
  16. I Remember (4:47)

Credits

  • Shannon Pool - stylist [styling and grooming]
  • G.A.T. - backing vocals
  • Stan "The Guitar Man" Jones - bass, lead guitar
  • Lakeside - performer ["fantastic voyage"]
  • Artis Ivey - written-by
  • Bryan Dobbs - written-by
  • Fred Alexander Jr. - written-by
  • Mark Adam Wood, Jr. - written-by

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