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Dazzey Duks (album)

Dazzey Duks is the debut studio album by American bass music duo Duice. It was released on December 22, 1992, through TMR/Bellmark Records. Production was handled by Tony Mercedes. The album peaked at number 84 on the Billboard 200 and number 26 on the Top R&B Albums. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on January 27, 1994, for selling 500,000 copies in the United States.

Dazzey Duks
Studio album by
Duice
ReleasedDecember 22, 1992 (1992-12-22)
Recorded1992–1993
GenreBass music
Length37:04
Label
ProducerTony Mercedes
Singles from Dazzey Duks
  1. "Dazzey Duks"
    Released: October 2, 1992
  2. "Duice Is In The House"
    Released: 1993
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
MusicHound R&B: The Essential Album Guide[2]

Its lead single, "Dazzey Duks", made it to No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 19 on the Hot R&B Songs, as well as received 2x Platinum status by the RIAA. Its second single, "Duice Is in the House", failed to chart.

Track listing edit

No.TitleLength
1."Dazzey Duks" 
2."Duice Is in the House" 
3."Bring the Bass" 
4."Booty Call" 
5."Shitty-Shitty" 
6."Feel What I Feel" 
7."Pass the Mic" 
8."The Pawee" 
9."Dazzey Duks" (Remix - Ruffhouse Version) 
Total length:37:04

Personnel edit

  • Anthony "Creo-D" Darlington – vocals, arranger
  • Ira "L.A. Sno" Brown – vocals, arranger
  • David Jones – backing vocals
  • Nicole Garnett – backing vocals
  • Tony "Paragon Productions" Mercedes – producer
  • Troy "Taylor Boy" Taylor – arranger
  • Deborah Walker – art direction
  • Dennis Loren – design
  • Alain Bali – cover photography
  • Timothy L. Walter – photography

Charts edit

Chart (1993) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[3] 84
US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)[4] 26

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[5] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References edit

  1. ^ "Duice - Dazzey Duks Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  2. ^ Graff, Gary; Du Lac, Josh Freedom; McFarlin, Jim (1998). MusicHound R&B: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. p. 186. ISBN 9780825672552.
  3. ^ "The Billboard 200". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. July 10, 1993. p. 74. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  4. ^ "Top R&B Albums". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. February 13, 1993. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  5. ^ "American album certifications – Duice – Dazzey Duks". Recording Industry Association of America.

External links edit

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