In Control, Volume 1

by Marley Marl

In Control, Volume 1 cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 20 September 1988
  • Label: Cold Chillin'
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 48:09
  • Community rating: 3.83/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

As a crucial architect of the Queensbridge sound, the legendary producer gathered the formidable Juice Crew for this defining showcase of late-eighties boom-bap. Featuring the monumental posse cut 'The Symphony', the record revolutionized hip-hop production with its heavy reliance on drum machine programming and intricate soul sampling.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, sampling, technical, rap, old-school, classic, groundbreaking

Tracklist

  1. Droppin' Science (4:59)
  2. We Write The Songs (5:25)
  3. The Rebel (3:46)
  4. Keep Your Eye On The Prize (5:42)
  5. The Symphony (6:06)
  6. Live Motivator (4:45)
  7. Duck Alert (4:12)
  8. Simon Says (4:02)
  9. Freedom (4:27)
  10. Wack Itt (4:45)

Credits

  • Juice Crew All Stars - featuring
  • Herb Powers Jr. - lacquer cut by
  • Craig G - featuring
  • Craig Curry - written-by
  • Marlon Williams - written-by
  • Biz Markie - featuring
  • Heavy D - featuring, written-by
  • Marcel Hall - written-by

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