Controversy (Willie D album)
Controversy is the debut studio album by American rapper Willie Dee.[4][5][6]
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | December 21, 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1989 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 49:11 | |||
| Label | Rap-A-Lot Records | |||
| Producer |
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| Willie D chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
Singles
"Do It Like a G.O." features Willie D, Prince Johnny C, and Sire Jukebox. The song was also released on the Geto Boys album Grip It! On That Other Level, redone with Willie D, Scarface, and Bushwick Bill.
Critical reception
Trouser Press called the album "tedious" and "filled with dull misogynist rants."[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Do It Like a G.O." (featuring Geto Boys) | 4:38 |
| 2. | "Fuck the KKK" | 4:19 |
| 3. | "Kick That Shit" | 4:13 |
| 4. | "Willie Dee" | 3:33 |
| 5. | "Put the Fuckin' Gun Away" | 3:45 |
| 6. | "Trip Across From Mexico" | 4:43 |
| 7. | "5th Ward" | 4:31 |
| 8. | "Bald Headed Hoes" | 4:20 |
| 9. | "Welfare Bitches" | 4:20 |
| 10. | "Kinky" | 3:17 |
| 11. | "I Need Some Pussy" (featuring Choice) | 3:42 |
| 12. | "Fuck Me Now" | 3:50 |
| Total length: | 49:11 | |
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] | 53 |
Personnel
Credits are adapted from AllMusic.[8]
- Clifford Blodget - Mixing
- Willie D - Composer, Performer, Primary Artist, Vocals
- DJ Ready Red - Producer
- Doug King - Engineer, Producer
- Prince Johnny C - Producer
References
- "Geto Boys' DJ and producer DJ Ready Red has died aged 53". August 25, 2018.
- Allmusic review
- Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Volume 2: MUZE. p. 688.CS1 maint: location (link)
- Faniel, Maco L. (July 30, 2013). Hip Hop in Houston: The Origin and the Legacy. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9781625840462 – via Google Books.
- "Geto Boys". Trouser Press. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- Weingarten, Christopher R. (April 15, 2016). "Hear Willie D's Provocative Media Assassination 'Coon'". Rolling Stone.
- "Willie D Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- Credits: Controversy. Allmusic. Retrieved on 19 February 2019.
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