Pawns in the Game is the debut solo album by emcee and Public Enemy member Professor Griff

Professor Griff

Professor Griff is an American rapper and spoken word artist. He is a member of the hip hop group Public Enemy and head of the Security of the First World.-Early years in Public Enemy:...

, alongside his group the Last Asiatic Disciples, which was composed of Jim "Obie" O'Brien, B-Wyze (Robert L. Harding, jr.), Patrick X (Sean Smith), JXL (Jason Wicks), and Life (Sean Peacock). The album was released in 1990 on Luke

Luke Records

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/Atlantic Records

Atlantic Records

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 and was produced by Professor Griff, Luke Skyywalker

Luther Campbell

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, Jim "Obie" O'Brien, Clay Dixon(Beatmaster Clay D), Kavon Shah, and Kerwin "Sleek" Young. The album only made it to #127 on the Billboard 200

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 and #24 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums

Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums

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 chart. The title track and "The Verdict" were the only singles released. The single, "Pawns in the Game" entered the billboard rap singles chart at no. 4.

For the book entitled "Pawns in the Game," refer to the page of its author, William Guy Carr

William Guy Carr

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Track listing

1. "Pawns In The Game"- 2:27
2. "The Verdict"- 4:28
3. "Suzi Wants To Be A Rock Star"- 5:17
4. "Real African People 'Rap' Part 1"- 3:44
5. "Pass The Ammo"- 4:28
6. "Real African People 'Rap' Part 2"- 1:21
7. "Love Thy Enemy"- 3:59
8. "Rap Terrorist"- 2:33
9. "1-900 Ste Oreo Type"- 4:08
10. "Last Asiatic Disciples"- 4:13
11. "The Word Of God Griff"- 3:15
12. "The V Amendment"- 3:50
13. "The Interview"- 4:06
14. "It's A Blax Thanx"- 3:15