Center of Attention

by Pete Rock & InI

Center of Attention cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 2003
  • Label: BBE
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:03:29
  • Community rating: 3.98/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Though initially shelved in the mid-1990s due to label disputes, this collaborative milestone finally saw an official, widespread release. The production seamlessly anchors smooth, horn-laden jazz samples to the sharp, thoughtful lyricism of the New York collective.

Genres

Descriptors: conscious, sampling, rhythmic, atmospheric, rap, old-school, soulful, underground

Tracklist

  1. Intro (0:10)
  2. No More Words (3:58)
  3. Step Up (4:45)
  4. Think Twice (3:28)
  5. Square One (4:21)
  6. The Life I Live (4:31)
  7. Krossroads (4:34)
  8. To Each His Own (5:21)
  9. Fakin Jax (5:39)
  10. What You Say (4:25)
  11. Props (4:05)
  12. Center of Attention (4:42)
  13. Grown Man Sport (4:36)
  14. Mind over Matter (4:25)
  15. Microphonist Wanderlust (4:22)

Credits

  • Pete Rock - primary artist, producer
  • InI - primary artist
  • Thomas McCallion - design
  • Mark Bihler - lacquer cut by
  • Gregory Phillips - performer [ini]
  • Pete Phillips - performer [ini]
  • Rahsaan Rousseau - performer [ini]
  • Robert Odindo - performer [ini]
  • Declan O'Neill - photography by
  • Eddie Bezalel - product manager [project direction]
  • Peter Adarkwah - product manager [project direction]
  • Kamaal Fareed - featuring
  • Large Professor - featuring
  • Q-Tip - featuring
  • William Paul Mitchell - featuring

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