Got to Be Tough is the debut studio album by American rapper and producer MC Shy-D. It was released on August 12, 1987, via Luke Skyywalker Records.[2] The album peaked at number 197 on the Billboard 200 and number 41 on the Top R&B Albums chart.
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 12, 1987 | |||
| Recorded | 1986–1987 | |||
| Studio | BRT (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 47:00 | |||
| Label | Luke | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I've Got to Be Tough" | 4:54 |
| 2. | "Yes Yes Y'all" | 4:10 |
| 3. | "DJ Man Cuts It up (Part 2)" | 3:25 |
| 4. | "So Take That" | 4:27 |
| 5. | "Shy-D's Theme" | 2:47 |
| 6. | "Paula's on Crack" | 4:21 |
| 7. | "I'm Not a Star" | 3:39 |
| 8. | "We Don't Play (Live)" | 5:51 |
| 9. | "Bust This" | 2:48 |
| 10. | "Rap Will Never Die (Part 2)" | 4:27 |
| 11. | "Don't Take Me Seriously" | 2:42 |
| 12. | "I Will Go Off" | 4:12 |
| Total length: | 47:00 | |
Sample credits
- Track 1 contains elements from "Brazilian Rhyme (Beijo Interlude)" by Earth, Wind & Fire (1977)
- Track 2 contains elements from "Ike's Mood I" by Isaac Hayes (1970) and "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding (1968)
- Track 3 contains elements from "Rock Steady" by Aretha Franklin (1971), "Pump Me Up" by Trouble Funk (1982) and "(Nothing Serious) Just Buggin'" by Whistle (1986)
- Track 4 contains elements from "I'll Be There" by The Jackson 5 (1970), "Christmas Rappin'" by Kurtis Blow (1979) and "La Di Da Di" by Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick (1985)
- Track 5 contains elements from "Brazilian Rhyme (Beijo Interlude)" by Earth, Wind & Fire (1977) and "Catch a Groove" by Juice (1976)
- Track 6 contains elements from "I Can't Live Without My Radio" by LL Cool J (1985) and "Change the Beat (Female Version)" by Beside (1982)
- Track 8 contains elements from "Celebrate the Good Things" by Pleasure (1978)
- Track 9 contains elements from "I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love" by The Emotions (1976), "Set It Off" by Strafe (1984) and "Dance to the Drummer's Beat" by Herman Kelly & Life (1978)
- Track 10 contains elements from "Got to Be Real" by Cheryl Lynn (1978), "It's a Shame" by The Spinners (1970) and "Good Times" by Chic (1979)
- Track 12 contains elements from "Good Times" by Chic (1979), "Bang Zoom (Let's Go-Go)" by The Real Roxanne & Howie Tee (1986) and "Tough" by Kurtis Blow (1982)
Personnel edit
- Peter T. Jones – main artist, vocals, scratches, producer, mixing, arranging
- DJ Man – scratches, co-producer
- Rodney Cedric Terry – design, mixing, co-producer
- Luther Campbell – executive producer
- Norm Titcomb – mixing, recording
- Michael Fuller – mastering
- Rose Campbell – artwork
- Ed Robinson – photography
Charts edit
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[3] | 197 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] | 41 |
References edit
- ^ Henderson, Alex. "Got to Be Tough - MC Shy D". AllMusic. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^ "Got to Be Tough by MC Shy-D on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2018-01-10.
- ^ "MC Shy-D Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- ^ "MC Shy-D Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
External links edit
- Got to Be Tough at Discogs (list of releases)
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