Stone Cold Rhymin'

by Young MC

Overview

Young MC wasn't given props at the time and he wasn't respected in the years following the release of his debut Stone Cold Rhymin', largely because he worked entirely in the pop-rap/crossover vein. All the same, that's what's great about his debut, since it's exceptionally clever and effective, a wonderful combination of deft rhymes and skillful production. And there's no discounting Matt Dike, Michael Ross, the Dust Brothers, and engineer Mario Caldato, Jr. (the latter two names are members of the Beastie Boys' inner circle), who make this record easily accessible, without a trace of guilt, even if it does sample from familiar sources. And, really, Young MC is a gifted rapper, spinning out rhymes with a deft touch and turning out rhymes much more clever than they should be. Yes, Stone Cold Rhymin' is a product of its time, particularly in its sound and lyrical references, but divorced from the Bush era, it comes off as one of the catchiest, friendliest pop-rap records and it's still an infectious party record years after its release. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	11/08/2024
Label:	Universal Import
UPC:	0888072401921

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Young MC   Primary Artist,Vocals
Kevin O'Neal   Bass
Crystal Blake   Vocals,Vocals
John Dexter Steward Jr.   Drums
Flea   Bass

Technical Credits

Lee Michaels   Composer
John King   Composer
Mario Caldato, Jr.   Engineer
Aaron LaCrate   Composer,Producer,Remixing
Marvin Young   Composer
Luther Rabb   Composer
M. Simpson   Composer
J. King   Composer
Michael Ross   Mixing,Arranger,Composer,Producer
Michael Gardner   Management
J King   Composer
Debonair Samir   Producer,Remixing
Salomon   Photography,Art Direction
Emc O   Production Coordination
Samir Singletary   Composer
Jim Walters   Composer
Isaac Hayes   Composer
The Dust Brothers   Mixing,Arranger,Producer,Assistant Producer
Matt Dike   Mixing,Arranger,Composer,Producer
Quincy Jones   Mixing,Arranger,Composer,Producer
Mike Simpson   Composer
Brian "B-Sly" Foxworthy   Engineer
Young MC   Composer