Escape (Whodini album)
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Studio album by Whodini | ||||
Released | October 17, 1984 | |||
Genre | Electro-hop | |||
Label | Jive/Arista Records 07822-18267 |
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Producer | Larry Smith | |||
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Singles from Escape (Whodini album) | ||||
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Escape is the second album by hip-hop group Whodini, released in 1984 (see 1984 in music) on the Jive label. The album spawned the hit singles "Five Minutes of Funk," "Friends," which peaked at #87 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the group's only Hot 100 entry, and "Freaks Come Out at Night". This was one of the first rap albums ever to include a synclavier. Whodini are pioneers in the field of sampling. The album has been certified platinum.
In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums Ever.[2]
Track listing
- "Five Minutes of Funk" – 5:25
- "Freaks Come out at Night" – 4:45
- "Featuring Grand Master Dee" – 5:45
- "Big Mouth" – 2:57
- "Escape (I Need a Break)" – 3:43
- "Friends" – 4:38
- "Out of Control" – 4:16
- "We Are Whodini" – 6:59
References
- ↑ allmusic review
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