Very Necessary

by Salt 'n' Pepa

Very Necessary cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 12 October 1993
  • Label: London
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 51:19
  • Community rating: 3.24/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Tommy "DJ Grand" Shannon, The Mau-Mau Clan Overlords, Mark Sparks, Steve Azor, Hurby Azor, Wilfred "Omega" Hilton, 3 Feet, Julia Brereton, Joyce Martin, Futuristic Prophet, Sandra Denton, Avon Marshall, Alton Wokie Stewart, Motif, David Wynn, Day Ta Day, Cleon "Eva" Earle, En Vogue, Cheryl James, Deidra "Spin" Roper, Nate, Otwane Roberts, Harold Edgar, Styowlz, Mecko Whip, Anthony "Sharkee" Williams, Desiree Roper

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Propelled by massive singles like 'Shoop' and 'Whatta Man', the Queens trio delivered a commercial juggernaut with their fourth album. 'Very Necessary' effortlessly bridges the gap between highly infectious pop-rap and contemporary R&B, featuring unapologetically confident, sexually empowered lyricism.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, rap, dance, party, funky, infectious

Tracklist

  1. Groove Me (4:23)
  2. No One Does It Better (3:54)
  3. Somebody's Gettin' On My Nerves (3:57)
  4. Whatta Man (5:08)
  5. None Of Your Business (3:33)
  6. Step (3:11)
  7. Shoop (4:08)
  8. Heaven Or Hell (4:44)
  9. Big Shot (3:50)
  10. Sexy Noises Turn Me On (3:57)
  11. Somma Time Man (3:26)
  12. Break Of Dawn (3:46)
  13. I've Got AIDS (3:18)

Credits

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