1989 studio album by Heavy D & the Boyz
Big Tyme |
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Released | June 12, 1989 |
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Studio | Unique Recording Studios, New York City[1] |
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Genre | New jack swing,[2] hip hop |
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Length | 53:53 |
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Producer | - Heavy D
- DJ Eddie F
- Marley Marl
- Pete Rock
- Teddy Riley
- Al B. Sure!
- Nevelle
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Heavy D & the Boyz chronology |
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Living Large (1987) | Big Tyme (1989) | Peaceful Journey (1991) | |
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Singles from Big Tyme |
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- "We Got Our Own Thang"
Released: May 9, 1989 - "Somebody for Me"
Released: 1989 - "Gyrlz, They Love Me"
Released: 1990 - "Big Tyme"
Released: 1990 |
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Big Tyme is the second album by American hip hop group Heavy D & the Boyz. It was released on June 12, 1989 through Uptown Records. The production on album was handled by DJ Eddie F, Teddy Riley, Al B. Sure!, Marley Marl, Pete Rock and Heavy D himself. This is also the final album to feature bandmate Trouble T Roy (Troy Dixon), who died from a fall in 1990.
Big Tyme was supported by four singles: "We Got Our Own Thang", "Somebody for Me", "Gyrlz, They Love Me" and "Big Tyme". The album received generally positive reviews from music critics and was a commercial success.
Reception
The album was considerably more successful than the group's last album, making it to #19 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Track listing
- "We Got Our Own Thang" (prod. by Teddy Riley) - 3:50
- "You Ain't Heard Nuttin Yet" (prod. by DJ Eddie F) - 4:28
- "Somebody for Me" (prod. by DJ Eddie F, Nevelle, Heavy D & Al B. Sure!) - 5:03
- "Mood for Love" (prod. by DJ Eddie F, Heavy D & Pete Rock) - 5:27
- "Ez Duz It, Do It Ez" (prod. by Marley Marl) - 3:59
- "A Better Land" (prod. by Heavy D & Pete Rock) - 4:55
- "Gyrlz, They Love Me" (prod. by Marley Marl and Heavy D) - 4:52
- "More Bounce" (prod. by DJ Eddie F & Heavy D) - 4:53
- "Big Tyme" (prod. by DJ Eddie F & Pete Rock) - 4:56
- "Flexin" (prod. by DJ Eddie F) - 3:51
- "Here We Go Again, Y'all" (prod. by Marley Marl) - 4:05
- "Let It Flow" (prod. by DJ Eddie F, Heavy D & Pete Rock) - 3:45
Charts
Weekly charts | Year-end charts Chart (1989) | Position | US Billboard 200[7] | 77 | US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] | 25 | Chart (1990) | Position | US Billboard 200[9] | 92 | US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[10] | 17 | |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
United States (RIAA)[11] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
See also
- List of number-one R&B albums of 1989 (U.S.)
References
- ^ "Big Tyme - Heavy D & the Boyz | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ Mapp, Ben (September 1989). "Spins". Spin. New York: 92–93. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
- ^ Henderson, Alex. Heavy D & the Boyz: Big Tyme > Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 28, 2011.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (November 21, 1989). "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. New York. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
- ^ "Heavy D & The Boyz Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ "Heavy D & The Boyz Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1989". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1989". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1990". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1990". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ "American album certifications – Heavy D & The Boyz – Big Tyme". Recording Industry Association of America.
External links
- Big Tyme at Discogs (list of releases)
Studio albums | |
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Compilation albums | - Heavy Hitz (2000)
- 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Heavy D & The Boyz (2002)
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Singles | |
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