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Da Dirty 30

Da Dirty 30 is the only studio album by American hip hop trio Cru. It was released on June 15, 1997, as a joint production by Def Jam Recordings and Violator Entertainment, with the entire production of the album coming from the group's producer Yogi. It features guest appearances from Black Rob, Anthony Hamilton, Antoinette, Jim Hydro, Ras Kass, Slick Rick, The Lox and Tracey Lee. The album was met with positive reviews but was not a huge commercial success, peaking at number 102 on the Billboard 200, number 26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and topped the Top Heatseekers.

Da Dirty 30
Studio album by
Cru
ReleasedJune 15, 1997 (1997-06-15)
Recorded1995-1997
StudioAnimation Sound (New York, NY)
GenreHip hop
Length1:16:47
Label
Producer
Singles from Da Dirty 30
  1. "Just Another Case"
    Released: June 17, 1997
  2. "Bubblin'"
    Released: August 26, 1997
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
RapReviews7/10[2]

Two singles made it to the charts: "Just Another Case", which made it to No. 68 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Bubblin'", which peaked at No. 23 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.

Track listing edit

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."DJ Footlong (Intro)"Jeremy A. Graham1:46
2."Bluntz & Bakakeemis" (featuring Antoinette, Jim Hydro and Tracey Lee)
3:09
3."That Shit"
  • Santiago
  • Anthony Holmes
  • Graham
3:27
4."Just Another Case" (featuring Slick Rick)
3:35
5."Hoe 2 Society"
  • Santiago
  • Graham
0:57
6."Nuthin' But" (featuring Black Rob)
3:18
7."Straight from L.I.P."
3:14
8."Goin' Down"Santiago2:54
9."Shoot Out"Santiago1:00
10."Ten to Run"Graham1:14
11."Wreckgonize" (featuring Black Rob)
  • Santiago
  • Graham
  • Ross
3:44
12."Bulletproof Vest"Santiago0:33
13."The Ebonic Plague" (featuring Ras Kass)
3:52
14."Up North"
3:34
15."R.I.P."Graham0:10
16."Live at the Tunnel" (featuring The Lox)
3:53
17."Pronto"
4:16
18."You Used To"Graham0:40
19."Fresh, Wild and Bold"
  • Santiago
  • Graham
3:00
20."O.J."Graham0:43
21."Lisa Lipps"
  • Santiago
  • Holmes
  • Graham
2:59
22."Bubblin'"
  • Santiago
  • Graham
3:06
23."Goines Tale"Santiago2:37
24."The Illz"
  • Santiago
  • Holmes
  • Graham
4:19
25."Footlong"Graham0:11
26."My Everlovin'"
3:32
27."Pay Attention" (featuring Anthony Hamilton)
3:48
28."Loungin' Wit My Cru"
3:37
29."Dirty 29"Graham0:29
30."Armaggedon"
  • Santiago
  • Holmes
  • Graham
3:10
Total length:1:16:47

Personnel edit

  • Taj Sidhu – recording, mixing
  • Rich Travali – mixing
  • Tony Smalios – mixing
  • Brian Miller – mixing
  • Tom Coyne – mastering
  • "Baby" Chris Lighty – executive producer, A&R
  • Mark Pitts – associate executive producer, management
  • Chad "Chaddio" Santiago – associate executive producer
  • Anthony "The Mighty Ha" Holmes – associate executive producer
  • Jeremy "Yogi Bear" Graham – associate executive producer
  • David "Dave" Lighty – A&R
  • Danny Clinch – photography

Charts edit

Chart (1997) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[3] 102
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] 26
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[5] 1

References edit

  1. ^ Stanley, Leo. "Cru - Da Dirty 30 Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  2. ^ Padania, Jesal 'Jay Soul' (March 31, 2009). "Cru :: Da Dirty 30 :: Violator Records". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  3. ^ "CRU Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
  4. ^ "CRU Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
  5. ^ "CRU Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard.

External links edit

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