Life of a Kid in the Ghetto

Life of a Kid in the Ghetto
Studio album by
Ed O.G. & da Bulldogs
ReleasedMarch 5, 1991
Recorded1990–1991
StudioPower Play (Long Island, New York)
GenreHip hop
Length44:22
Label
Producer
Ed O.G. & da Bulldogs chronology
Life of a Kid in the Ghetto
(1991) 		Roxbury 02119
(1993)
Singles from Life of a Kid in the Ghetto
  1. "Bug-a-Boo"
    Released: 1991
  2. "I Got to Have It"
    Released: 1991
  3. "Be a Father to Your Child"
    Released: 1992

Life of a Kid in the Ghetto is the debut studio album by the Boston-based rap group Ed O.G. & da Bulldogs.[1] It was released on March 5, 1991, via PWL America/Mercury Records/PolyGram. The album peaked at number 166 on the Billboard 200[2] and number 21 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[3] The album spawned three singles: "Bug-a-Boo" (which peaked at No. 25 on Hot Rap Songs),[4] "I Got to Have It" (which peaked at No. 83 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[5] and No. 1 on Hot Rap Songs),[6] and "Be a Father to Your Child" (which peaked at No. 58 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[7] and No. 5 on Hot Rap Songs).[8] Life of a Kid in the Ghetto has sold more than 500,000 copies.[9]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[10]
RapReviews7.5/10[11]

The Plain Dealer labeled the album "a unique blend of politics and party rhymes".[12] The Washington Post concluded that "articulate rapper Ed O. G and noted producers Special K and Teddy Tedd (a k a the Awesome Two) create a masterpiece, using tales from the inner city and smoothly soulful and jazzy rhythm sample arrangements as their canvas."[13]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."I'm Different"4:15
2."Speak Upon It" (featuring Def Jef and Ace & Quan)5:00
3."Feel Like a Nut"3:29
4."I Got to Have It"3:24
5."She Said it Was Great"3:42
6."Dedicated to the Right Wingers"3:25
7."Gotta Have Money (If You Ain't Got Money, You Ain't Got Jack)"4:08
8."Let Me Tickle Your Fancy" (featuring Pure Blend)3:38
9."Be a Father to Your Child"3:45
10."Stop (Think for a Moment)"2:59
11."Bug-a-Boo"3:13
12."Life of a Kid in the Ghetto"3:24
Total length:44:22

References

  1. ^ Simpson, Dave (Jun 8, 1991). "The Life of a Kid in the Ghetto by Ed O. G and da Bulldogs". Melody Maker. Vol. 67, no. 23. p. 32.
  2. ^ "Ed O.G & da Bulldogs Life of a Kid in the Ghetto Chart History". Billboard 200. Archived from the original on February 14, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  3. ^ "Ed O.G & da Bulldogs Life of a Kid in the Ghetto Chart History". Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Retrieved November 29, 2017.[dead link‍]
  4. ^ "Ed O.G & da Bulldogs Bug-a-Boo Chart History". Hot Rap Songs. Retrieved November 29, 2017.[dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Ed O.G & da Bulldogs I Got to Have It Chart History". Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Archived from the original on February 14, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  6. ^ "Ed O.G & da Bulldogs I Got to Have It Chart History". Hot Rap Songs. Retrieved November 29, 2017.[dead link‍]
  7. ^ "Ed O.G & da Bulldogs Be a Father to Your Child Chart History". Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Retrieved November 29, 2017.[dead link‍]
  8. ^ "Ed O.G & da Bulldogs Be a Father to Your Child Chart History". Hot Rap Songs. Archived from the original on February 14, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  9. ^ Bynoe, Yvonne (2006). Encyclopedia of Rap and Hip Hop Culture. Bloomsbury Academic. p. 114.
  10. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Life of a Kid in the Ghetto Ed O.G & da Bulldogs". AllMusic. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  11. ^ Jost, Matt (March 15, 2005). "Ed O.G. & da Bulldogs Life of a Kid in the Ghetto". RapReviews. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  12. ^ Hill, Edward (Mar 22, 1991). "Rappin' posse out of Boston". The Plain Dealer.
  13. ^ Griffin, Gil (Apr 12, 1991). "Spring Hip-Hop's Timely Harvest". The Washington Post. p. N21.