Supersonic (J. J. Fad album)

Supersonic is the debut full-length studio album by American hip-hop group J. J. Fad. It was released on June 15, 1988 via Ruthless Records with executive production by Eazy-E. The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on September 30, 1988.[2] "Supersonic" was the band's biggest pop hit and was ranked #76 in VH1's 2009 special "100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the '80s".

Supersonic
Studio album by
J. J. Fad
ReleasedJune 15, 1988[1]
Recorded1987–1988
Genre
Length32:34
Label
Producer
J. J. Fad chronology
Supersonic
(1988)		 Not Just a Fad
(1990)
Singles from Supersonic
  1. "Supersonic"
    Released: June, 1988
  2. "Way Out"
    Released: 1988
  3. "Is It Love"
    Released: 1988

Background

Audio production was handled by N.W.A members Dr. Dre and DJ Yella, alongside Arabian Prince, who served as co-producer. In addition to the title track ("Supersonic"), the singles were "Way Out" and "Is It Love". The album was distributed by Atco Records, a division of Atlantic Records.[3] The title track was written by group members Dania Maria Birks and Juanita Michelle Burns-Sperling, former members Juanita A. Lee and Fatima Shasheed, and Kim Nazel.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Supersonic"
  • D. Birks
  • F. Shaweed
  • J. Lee
  • J. Burns
3:53
2."Way Out"
  • J. Burns
2:49
3."Blame It On The Muzick"
  • A. Young
3:47
4."In The Mix"
  • M. Franklin
  • J. Burns
3:32
5."Eenie Meenie Beats"
  • D. Birks
  • J. Burns
2:55
6."My Dope Intro"
  • L. Patterson
3:38
7."Let's Get Hyped"
  • A. Young
3:41
8."Now Really"
  • A. Young
3:20
9."Time Tah Get Stupid"
  • A. Young
1:55
10."Is It Love"
  • M. Franklin
  • J. Burns
3:04
Total length:32:34

Personnel

Charts
Chart (1988) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[5] 49
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] 20

Sample and mentions

In 2006, hip hop singer Fergie's smash-hit single "Fergalicious" sampled the title song along with Afro-Rican's "Give It All You Got". "Supersonic" was mentioned by the group Teriyaki Boyz in their song "Tokyo Drift" from The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift soundtrack. "Supersonic" was used in the dance game Dance Central 3.

References
  1. iTunes - Supersonic by J.J. Fad
  2. "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". RIAA. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
  3. "J.J. Fad - Supersonic - The Compact Disc". Discogs. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
  4. Birchmeier, Jason. "Supersonic – J. J. Fad". AllMusic. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
  5. "J.J. Fad Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
  6. "J.J. Fad Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.



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