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Downtown Science (Downtown Science album)

For Blockhead album, see Downtown Science (Blockhead album).

Downtown Science is the only studio album by American rap duo Downtown Science. It was released in 1991 through Def Jam Recordings/Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment. Recording sessions took place in New York City at Chung King Studios, Apollo Studios, Sigma Sound Studios and Nightmare Productions, Inc. Production was handled by members Bosco Money and Sam Sever, who also served as executive producers.

Downtown Science
Studio album by
Downtown Science
ReleasedJanuary 12, 1991[1]
Recorded1990
Studio
GenreGolden age hip hop
Length61:31
Label
Producer
Singles from Downtown Science
  1. "Room to Breathe"
    Released: 1991
  2. "Radioactive"
    Released: 1991
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Robert ChristgauA−[4]
RapReviews7.5/10[3]

The album was a critical success, earning many positive reviews, however it was not successful commercially, thus the album and its two singles, "Room to Breathe" and "Radioactive", did not make it to the Billboard charts.

Track listing edit

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."This Is a Visit"
 
2."Catch the Wave"
 
3."Radioactive"
  • K. Carabello
  • S. Citrin
 
4."Out There But in There"
  • K. Carabello
  • S. Citrin
 
5."Natural People"
 
6."Somethin' Spankin New"
  • K. Carabello
  • S. Citrin
 
7."If I Was"
 
8."Drums Through the Wall"
  • K. Carabello
  • S. Citrin
 
9."Delta Sigma"
  • K. Carabello
  • S. Citrin
 
10."The Topic Drift"K. Carabello 
11."Down to a Science"
 
12."Summertime"K. Carabello 
13."Saw You at the Party"
  • K. Carabello
  • S. Citrin
 
14."Room to Breathe"
  • K. Carabello
  • S. Citrin
 
15."Winning"
  • K. Carabello
  • S. Citrin
 
16."Fat Shout"K. Carabello 
17."Keep It On"
  • K. Carabello
  • S. Citrin
  • J. Brown
  • B. Hobgood
 

Personnel edit

  • Kenneth Carabello – main artist, vocals, producer, executive producer
  • Sam Citrin – main artist, producer, executive producer
  • Kevin Reynolds – recording & mixing
  • Adam Gazzola – recording & mixing
  • Warren Shaw – recording
  • Michael Baksh – photography

References edit

  1. ^ https://albumism.com/recommends/downtown-science-eponymous-debut-album-downtown-science
  2. ^ Swihart, Stanton. "Downtown Science - Downtown Science | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  3. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (June 1, 2021). "Downtown Science :: Downtown Science – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Archived from the original on 2021-06-08. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  4. ^ Christgau, Robert (July 30, 1991). "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. New York. Retrieved January 5, 2014.

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