Fever for da Flavor

Fever for da Flavor
Studio album by
H-Town
Released1993
Recorded1992–93
GenreR&B
Length42:10
LabelLuke
ProducerBishop "Stick" Burrell
H-Town chronology
Fever for da Flavor
(1993) 		Beggin' After Dark
(1994)
Singles from Fever for da Flavor
  1. "Knockin' da Boots"
    Released: March 11, 1993
  2. "Lick U Up"
    Released: July 14, 1993
  3. "Keepin' My Composure"
    Released: November 9, 1993
  4. "Baby I Wanna"
    Released: February 21, 1994

Fever for da Flavor is the debut studio album by the American R&B group H-Town.[1] It was released in 1993 via Luke Records.[2] It was produced primarily by Bishop "Stick" Burrell, with Uncle Luke serving as executive producer.[3] The album peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top R&B Albums chart in the United States. It achieved Gold status by the Recording Industry Association of America on June 14, 1993, and went Platinum on August 18, 1993.

The album's lead single "Knockin' da Boots" made it to number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B Songs chart. The second single "Lick U Up" was a minor hit, reaching number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 21 on the Hot R&B Songs. H-Town promoted the album by participating in the Coca-Cola Tour, which also included LL Cool J, Naughty by Nature, SWV, Shai, and Silk.[4]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
The GazetteD−[6]
Los Angeles Times[7]

The Sun Sentinel wrote that "the trio and producer Bishop Burrell Sr. do pen hook-laden numbers that front-man Dino Conner croons with uncommon conviction."[8] The Baltimore Sun said that "these Houstonians do occasionally indulge in vocal overkill, particularly on salacious slow jams like 'Knockin' da Boots'."[9] The Los Angeles Times noted that "it's a wonder they don't suffer whiplash after segueing from the religious solemnity of 'Interlude' to ... lust-driven jams."[7]

The Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph concluded that "the disc is spotty and much of it sounds like a Keith Sweat or Alexander O'Neal release."[10] The Gazette determined that "the songs are mostly over-synthesized."[6] Rolling Stone opined that "refreshingly absent are the slickly produced tracks and overmixed vocals."[11] The Star Tribune listed Fever for da Flavor among the best albums of 1993.[12]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Keven A. Conner, Solomon Conner, Darryl Jackson and Bishop Paul Burrell Sr.

No.TitleLength
1."Introduction"0:25
2."Can't Fade da H"3:44
3."Treat U Right"4:11
4."Fever for da Flavor"4:34
5."Sex Me"3:49
6."H-Town Bounce"3:41
7."Keepin' My Composure"3:35
8."Interlude"1:13
9."Lick U Up"5:34
10."Knockin' da Boots"5:31
11."Won't U Come Back"4:40
12."Baby I Wanna"5:14
Total length:42:10

Personnel

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  • Keven "Dino" Conner – vocals, arranger (track 7)
  • Solomon "Shazam" Conner – vocals, arranger (track 7)
  • Darryl "G.I." Jackson – vocals, arranger (track 7)
  • Angee Griffin – additional vocals (track 6)
  • Vashonda – additional vocals (track 9)
  • Gary King – guitar (track 7)
  • Gary Williams – bass (track 7)
  • Bishop "Stick" Burrell – producer (tracks: 1-6, 8-12), arranger, engineering
  • John "Swift" Catalon – producer (track 7)
  • Eddie Miller – engineering
  • Ted Stein – engineering
  • Luther "Luke" Campbell – executive producer
  • Milton Mizell – art direction, design
  • Mark Hartshorn – photography

Charts

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Chart (1993) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[13] 16
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[14] 1
Singles
Year Single Peak position
US
Pop 		US
R&B 		US
Dance
1993 "Knockin' da Boots" 3 1 14
"Lick U Up" 67 21 —
"Keepin' My Composure" — 46 —

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[15] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rogers, Charles E. (Apr 17, 1993). "Different Stages: 2 Live Luke's H-Town". New York Amsterdam News. p. 22.
  2. ^ Gettelman, Parry (Oct 31, 1993). "Harmonic Convergence". Orlando Sentinel. p. D1.
  3. ^ "Fever for da Flavor by H-Town". Billboard. Vol. 105, no. 20. May 15, 1993. p. 54.
  4. ^ Campbell, Roy H. (July 15, 1993). "Hot New Male Groups Sing Love Songs from the Groin". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. D1.
  5. ^ "H-Town Fever for da Flavor". AllMusic. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  6. ^ a b McCuen, Lauren (July 11, 1993). "Music". The Gazette. p. F5.
  7. ^ a b Johnson, Connie (May 30, 1993). "Record Rack". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 60.
  8. ^ Lannert, John (May 9, 1993). "H-Town: Fever for da Flavor". Sun Sentinel. p. 3D.
  9. ^ Considine, J. D. (May 14, 1993). "H-Town's 'Fever for da Flavor' never loses the groove". Features. The Baltimore Sun. p. 5.
  10. ^ Harris, Rosemary (July 2, 1993). "Sound Advice". Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph. p. E5.
  11. ^ Rabhan, Jeffrey (Aug 5, 1993). "Fever for da Flavor by H-Town". Rolling Stone. No. 662. p. 65.
  12. ^ Bream, Jon (Dec 28, 1993). "What sounds were the best in 1993?". Star Tribune. p. 1E.
  13. ^ "Billboard 200". Billboard. May 22, 1993. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  14. ^ "Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart: Week of May 29, 1993". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  15. ^ "American album certifications – H-Town – Fever For Da Flavor". Recording Industry Association of America.
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