IV Life
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IV Life is the fourth album by West Coast hip hop
artist King Tee
. It is his first album released by MCA Records
in 1994 after his split with Capitol Records
. It stands as one of King Tee's most diverse albums production-wise as not only King Tee and DJ Pooh
produced tracks, but DJ Broadway, Mark Sparks and plenty of other producers lacking previous relationships with King Tee also produce. The production on this album is sample
reliant and artists sampled include A Tribe Called Quest
(on "You Can't See Me"), The Four Tops (on "Dippin'"), Freddie Hubbard
(on "3 Strikes Ya' Out") and Grover Washington, Jr.
(on "Down Ass Loc"). Upon release, IV Life received an above average critical reception and reached #10 on the Top Heatseekers
list. 'It contains King Tee's last charting single, "Dippin'," which has been described as a classic track to play in a car. It also contains two less popular singles, "Way Out There" and "Free Style Ghetto" featuring Breeze, Tha Alkaholiks
and Likwit Crew
newcomer, Xzibit
.
Super Nigga
Duck
Dippin'
3 Strikes Ya' Out
Down Ass Loc
Free Style Ghetto
West Coast hip hop
West Coast hip hop is a hip hop music subgenre that encompasses any artists or music that originates in the westernmost region of the United States, as opposed to East Coast hip hop, based originally in New York alone...
artist King Tee
King Tee
Roger McBride, mostly known as King Tee , is an American West coast rapper from Compton, California.-Career:...
. It is his first album released by MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
in 1994 after his split with Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
. It stands as one of King Tee's most diverse albums production-wise as not only King Tee and DJ Pooh
DJ Pooh
DJ Pooh is an American record producer, rapper, screenwriter and film director.-Biography:...
produced tracks, but DJ Broadway, Mark Sparks and plenty of other producers lacking previous relationships with King Tee also produce. The production on this album is sample
Sampling (music)
In music, sampling is the act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a different sound recording of a song or piece. Sampling was originally developed by experimental musicians working with musique concrète and electroacoustic music, who physically...
reliant and artists sampled include A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest is an American hip hop group, formed in 1985, and is composed of rapper/producer Q-Tip , rapper Phife Dawg , and DJ/producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad. A fourth member, rapper Jarobi White, left the group after their first album but rejoined in 2006...
(on "You Can't See Me"), The Four Tops (on "Dippin'"), Freddie Hubbard
Freddie Hubbard
Frederick Dewayne "Freddie" Hubbard was an American jazz trumpeter. He was known primarily for playing in the bebop, hard bop and post bop styles from the early 1960s and on...
(on "3 Strikes Ya' Out") and Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington, Jr. was an American jazz-funk / soul-jazz saxophonist. Along with George Benson, John Klemmer, David Sanborn, Bob James, Chuck Mangione, Herb Alpert, and Spyro Gyra, he is considered by many to be one of the founders of the smooth jazz genre.He wrote some of his material and...
(on "Down Ass Loc"). Upon release, IV Life received an above average critical reception and reached #10 on the Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical...
list. 'It contains King Tee's last charting single, "Dippin'," which has been described as a classic track to play in a car. It also contains two less popular singles, "Way Out There" and "Free Style Ghetto" featuring Breeze, Tha Alkaholiks
Tha Alkaholiks
Tha Alkaholiks, also known as Tha Liks, was an American hip hop group from Los Angeles, California. Since the early 1990s they have produced funky, upbeat, hedonism-themed party music with a hardcore hip hop edge, powered by the beats of DJ and producer E-Swift and the lively, comedic rhymes of...
and Likwit Crew
Likwit Crew
The Likwit Crew is a West Coast hip hop collective. It was founded by King Tee who recruited Tha Alkaholiks and Xzibit as his first acts. Then, other artists such as J. Wells, Phil da Agony, Lootpack, Defari, Styliztik Jones, Declaime, Montage One and The Barbershop MC's joined...
newcomer, Xzibit
Xzibit
Alvin Nathaniel Joiner , better known by his stage name Xzibit , is an American rapper, actor, and television host. He is known as the host of the MTV show Pimp My Ride, which brought him mainstream success...
.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "You Can't See Me" | DJ Broadway, Mark Sparks | King Tee |
| 2 | "Super Nigga" | DJ Pooh, King Tee, Rashad | DJ Pooh, King Tee, Rashad |
| 3 | "Duck" | DJ Broadway, King Tee | E-Swift, King Tee |
| 4 | "Dippin'" | DJ Broadway, King Tee | King Tee |
| 5 | "3 Strikes Ya' Out" | Big Moe X, T.R. Funk Ignitor | King Tee |
| 6 | "Down Ass Loc" | DJ Broadway, King Tee | King Tee |
| 7 | "Free Style Ghetto" | DJ Broadway, Thayad | Breeze, King Tee, Tha Alkaholiks, Xzibit |
| 8 | "Way Out There" | Da Mic Profesah, DJ Broadway (co-producer) | King Tee |
| 9 | "Let's Get It On" | Nikke Nicole | King Tee, Nikke Nicole |
| 10 | "Check The Flow" | D.St., SLJ | King Tee |
| 11 | "Advertisement" | DJ Broadway, King Tee | King Tee |
| 12* | "Dippin' (Remix)" [Canada Only Track] | DJ Broadway, King Tee | King Tee |
Samples
You Can't See Me- "Rule of Mind" by 9th Creation
- "Hot Sex" by A Tribe Called QuestA Tribe Called QuestA Tribe Called Quest is an American hip hop group, formed in 1985, and is composed of rapper/producer Q-Tip , rapper Phife Dawg , and DJ/producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad. A fourth member, rapper Jarobi White, left the group after their first album but rejoined in 2006...
Super Nigga
- "The Look of Love" by Carmen McRaeCarmen McRaeCarmen Mercedes McRae was an American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress. Considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century, it was her behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics that made her memorable...
- "Super Nigga" by Richard PryorRichard PryorRichard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic, writer and MC. Pryor was known for uncompromising examinations of racism and topical contemporary issues, which employed colorful vulgarities, and profanity, as well as racial epithets...
Duck
- "Blind Alley" by The EmotionsThe EmotionsThe Emotions are an American all female soul and R&B singing group. The group was formed in its current hometown of Chicago, Illinois originally consisting of the three Hutchinson sisters, all the children of Joseph and Lillian Hutchinson....
Dippin'
- "Cherish" by The Four Tops
- "Be Thankful for What You Got" by William DevaughnWilliam DeVaughnWilliam DeVaughn is an American R&B singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known for the hit song "Be Thankful for What You Got".-Biography:...
- "Cussin', Cryin' and Carryin' On" by Ike & Tina TurnerIke & Tina TurnerIke & Tina Turner were an American rock & roll and soul duo, made of the husband-and-wife team of Ike Turner and Tina Turner in the 1960s and 1970s. Spanning sixteen years together as a recording group, the duo's repertoire included rock & roll, soul, blues and funk...
3 Strikes Ya' Out
- "Threnody for Sharon Tate" by Freddie HubbardFreddie HubbardFrederick Dewayne "Freddie" Hubbard was an American jazz trumpeter. He was known primarily for playing in the bebop, hard bop and post bop styles from the early 1960s and on...
Down Ass Loc
- "Maracas Beach" by Grover Washington, Jr.Grover Washington, Jr.Grover Washington, Jr. was an American jazz-funk / soul-jazz saxophonist. Along with George Benson, John Klemmer, David Sanborn, Bob James, Chuck Mangione, Herb Alpert, and Spyro Gyra, he is considered by many to be one of the founders of the smooth jazz genre.He wrote some of his material and...
Free Style Ghetto
- "Theme from Mahogany" by Diana RossDiana RossDiana Ernestine Earle Ross is an American singer, record producer, and actress. Ross was lead singer of the Motown group The Supremes during the 1960s. After leaving the group in 1970, Ross began a solo career that included successful ventures into film and Broadway...
Album singles
| Single cover | Single information |
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"Dippin'"
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| "Way Out There"
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| "Free Style Ghetto"
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Album
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
171 |
| Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | 23 |
| Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
10 |
Singles
| Year | Song | Hot Rap Singles |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | "Dippin'" | 46 |