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Word to the Jaz
Studio album by
the Jaz
ReleasedMay 2, 1989
Recorded1988–1989
StudioAbbey Road (London)
GenreHip hop
Length58:13
LabelEMI USA
Producer
  • Bryan "Chuck" New
  • Pete "Q" Harris
  • the Jaz
The Jaz chronology
Word to the Jaz
(1989) 		To Your Soul
(1990)
Singles from Word to the Jaz
  1. "Buss da Speaker / Let's Play House"
    Released: 1989
  2. "Hawaiian Sophie"
    Released: 1989
  3. "Word to the Jaz"
    Released: 1989
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
RapReviews6.5/10[1]

Word to the Jaz is the debut studio album by American rapper and producer the Jaz, from New York City.[2] It was released in 1989 via EMI USA, and produced by Bryan "Chuck" New, Pete Q. Harris, and the Jaz. The album peaked at number 87 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[3] It featured guest appearance from Jay-Z on the song "Hawaiian Sophie", which peaked at number 18 on the Hot Rap Songs chart.[4][5] The single "Let's Play House"/"Buss the Speaker" peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.[6]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by the Jaz.

No.TitleLength
1."Dance to This"3:56
2."Pumpin"4:33
3."Hawaiian Sophie"4:26
4."Give a Lil Extra"4:56
5."Fun"5:43
6."Word to the Jaz"5:23
7."Let's Play House"4:53
8."Boost Up the Family"4:32
9."Shana"5:19
10."I Can Dig Rappin'"4:28
11."Look Out"5:26
12."Buss da Speaka"4:38
Total length:58:13

Personnel

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  • Jonathan Burks – main performer, producer
  • Shawn Corey Carter – featured performer (track 3)
  • Bryan Chuck New – producer
  • Peter Brian Harris – producer
  • Scott Folks – executive producer
  • Carol Chen – art direction
  • Henry Marquez – art direction
  • Timothy White – photography

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (October 15, 2024). "The Jaz Word to the Jaz". RapReviews. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  2. ^ Clover, Joshua (2009). 1989: Bob Dylan Didn’t Have This to Sing About. University of California Press. p. 49.
  3. ^ "The Jaz Word To The Jaz Chart History". Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Archived from the original on May 14, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
  4. ^ Whitaker, Matthew (2011). Icons of Black America: Breaking Barriers and Crossing Boundaries. ABC-CLIO. p. 437.
  5. ^ "The Jaz Hawaiian Sophie Chart History". Hot Rap Songs. Archived from the original on May 9, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
  6. ^ a b "The Jaz Chart History". Dance Club Songs. Billboard. Archived from the original on May 14, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
  7. ^ "The Jaz Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
  8. ^ "The Jaz Chart History". Hot Rap Songs. Archived from the original on May 14, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
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