On Anotha Level
On Anotha Level | |
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Studio album by Anotha Level | |
Released | April 26, 1994 |
Recorded | 1993 - 1994 Echo Sound[1] |
Genre | Hip Hop |
Length | 50:59 |
Label | Priority |
Producer | Ice Cube (Exec.), Laylaw, D-Maq, Stix, Stones |
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Allmusic | [2] |
On Anotha Level is the only album by Anotha Level, released on April 26, 1994 through Priority Records.
Background
Anotha Level was composed of five members, Bambino, Ced Twice, Stenge, Stix and Stones. The group was discovered by Ice Cube, who then got the group a deal with his label Priority Records. The album was executive produced by Ice Cube and Laylaw, with actual production handled by Laylaw, D-Maq and group members Stix and Stones. In addition, Ice Cube was featured on the track "Level-n-Service" and The Pharcyde was featured on "Phat-T".[3]
Despite the involvement from Ice Cube, the album was not a commercial success. It peaked at No. 60 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums on May 28, 1994 and stayed on the chart for nine weeks. It also made it to No. 17 on the Top Heatseekers.[4] The group disbanded later in the year after making their final appearance on the Street Fighter soundtrack.
Track listing
- "Level Lounge"- 1:24
- "Let Me Take Ya"- 4:29
- "Just Feelin'"- 4:30
- "Don't Stimulate"- 4:01
- "Stimulating"- :24
- "A Question to Ask"- 3:36
- "Don't Fight It"- 3:57
- "What's That Cha Say"- 4:15
- "Swingaz"- 1:03
- "Caught You Swingin'"- 2:54
- "On Deck"- 4:00
- "Level-N-Service"- 4:48 (featuring Ice Cube)
- "Fo Sho Shot"- 3:44
- "Late"- 2:55
- "Phat-T"- 4:59 (featuring The Pharcyde)
Samples
Just Feelin'
- "Remind Me" by Patrice Rushen
- "Funkin' for Jamaica" by Tom Browne[5]
- "Mary Jane" by Rick James
What's That Cha Say
- "Settle for My Love" by Patrice Rushen
- "Impeach the President" by The Honey Drippers
- "Music Is the Key" by Bernard Wright
- "The Vapors" by Biz Markie
- "Winchester Lady" by Bob James
Caught You Swingin'
- "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love" by The Spinners
- "(You Caught Me) Smilin'" by Sly & the Family Stone
- "You Can Make It If You Try" by Sly & the Family Stone
On Deck
- "Reflections" by Diana Ross and The Supremes
- "It's a New Day" by Skull Snaps
Notes
- All songs written by Anotha Level, Lay Law & D-Maq except "Let Me Take Ya" written by Anotha Level, Lay Law, D-Maq & Don Jagwarr, and "Level-N-Service" written by Anotha Level, Lay Law, D-Maq, & Ice Cube.[6]
- All lyrics rapped and written by Bambino, Ced Twice & Stenge
Charts
Chart (1994) | Peak position |
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Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop | 60 |
Billboard Top Heatseekers | 17 |
Personnel
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References
- ↑ "Anotha Level recording studio". Discogs.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ↑ Allmusic review
- ↑ "On Anotha Level credits at Discogs.com". Discogs.com. 2010-09-23.
- ↑ "On Anotha Level chart history at Billboard.com". Billboard.com. 2010-09-23.
- ↑ "Anotha Level samples and credits". Discogs.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ↑ "Anotha Level samples and credits". Discogs.com. Retrieved January 26, 2016.