The World's Greatest Entertainer

by Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew

The World's Greatest Entertainer cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1988
  • Label: Reality
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:07:22
  • Community rating: 3.6/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The pioneering beatboxer and his crew return with a charismatic, highly rhythmic celebration of classic hip-hop culture. The production eschews the heavy sampling trends of the era, relying instead on Fresh's unparalleled vocal percussion and crisp, golden-age drum programming. The energetic, boastful performances highlight the enduring, foundational elements of pure MCing and beatboxing.

Genres

Descriptors: rap, old-school, funky, classic, party

Tracklist

  1. Guess? Who? (4:24)
  2. Ev'ry Body Got 2 Get Some (3:42)
  3. D.E.F. = Doug E. Fresh (4:10)
  4. On the Strength (2:48)
  5. Keep Risin' to the Top (3:47)
  6. Greatest Entertainer (4:39)
  7. I'm Gettin' Ready (4:50)
  8. Cut That Zero (3:51)
  9. The Plane (So High) (4:03)
  10. Ev'ry Body Loves a Star (3:55)
  11. Crazy 'Bout Cars (4:28)
  12. Africa (Goin' Back Home) (3:31)
  13. Summertime (5:49)
  14. I'm Gettin' Ready (feat. Rare Essence) - Remix (6:02)
  15. D.E.F. = Doug E. Fresh - Dance Party Get-Up Remix (3:09)
  16. Cut That Zero - Beat Remix (4:07)

Credits

  • Doug E. Fresh - arranged by, featuring, written-by
  • Bernard Wright - featuring
  • Billy "Spaceman" Patterson - featuring
  • Charley Drayton - featuring
  • Chill Will - featuring, scratches
  • DJ Barry B - featuring, scratches
  • Jimmy Owens - featuring
  • Ron Bridgewater - featuring

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