It's Tee Time
| It's Tee Time | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1989 |
| Recorded | 1986–88 |
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| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 37:59 |
| Label | Profile |
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| Singles from It's Tee Time | |
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
It's Tee Time is the debut studio album by American rapper Sweet Tee.[2][3] It was released in 1989 via Profile Records. The recording sessions took place at Bayside Sound Recording Studio, Inc. and at Power Play Studios in New York. The album was produced by Hurby Luv Bug, the Invincibles, and Sweet Tee. It features a guest appearance from DJ Jazzy Joyce. The album peaked at number 169 on the US Billboard 200. It spawned five singles: "It's My Beat", "It's Like That Y'All" b/w "I Got Da Feelin'", "On the Smooth Tip" and "Let's Dance".
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Toi Jackson and Hurby Azor
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "On the Smooth Tip" |
| 4:06 |
| 2. | "Let's Dance" |
| 3:48 |
| 3. | "I Got da Feelin'" |
| 4:12 |
| 4. | "Show and Prove" |
| 3:03 |
| 5. | "Work Out" |
| 4:07 |
| 6. | "It's My Beat" (featuring Jazzy Joyce) |
| 5:02 |
| 7. | "As the Beat Goes On" |
| 3:33 |
| 8. | "It's Like That Y'all" |
| 4:59 |
| 9. | "Why Did It Have to Be Me" |
| 5:09 |
| Total length: | 37:59 | ||
Personnel
[edit]- Toi "Sweet Tee" Jackson – main artist, songwriter, producer (track 9)
- Joyce "DJ Jazzy Joyce" Spencer – featured artist (track 6)
- Karen Anderson – backing vocals (track 5)
- Lenora Helmm – backing vocals (track 5)
- Jimmy Young – backing vocals (track 5)
- Charis'se Rose – backing vocals (track 9)
- John Ficarrotta – lead guitar, bass
- Peter Puleo – synthesizer
- Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor – songwriter, producer, mixing (track 6)
- Andre DeBourg – recording (tracks: 1-5, 7-9), mixing
- Patrick Adams – recording (track 6)
- Howie Weinberg – mastering
- Janet Perr – art direction, design
- Caroline Greyshock – photography
Charts
[edit]| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[4] | 169 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 31 |
References
[edit]- ^ Ankeny, Jason. "It's Tee Time - Sweet Tee | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music. Virgin. p. 330.
- ^ Godfrey, Sarah (November 1, 2004). "No Ivy's Growing on These Old-Schoolers". The Washington Post. p. C5.
- ^ "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of March 11, 1989". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of March 11, 1989". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
External links
[edit]- It's Tee Time at Discogs (list of releases)
