The Theme (It's Party Time)
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"The Theme" was the lead single released from Tracey Lee
's debut album, Many Facez
. The song was produced by D-Dot and was a mild success, making it to 4 different Billboard charts, including 55 on the Billboard Hot 100
.
The official remix, entitled "The After Party (The Theme II)" featured rappers, Busta Rhymes
and Pirate and was also featured on the Many Facez album and was given both a single release and a music video. An additional remix was also released featuring Rampage
.
Tracey Lee
Tracey Lee is a former rapper and is now a Lawyer. He became known in 1997 when his single "The Theme " had some commercial success. His debut album Many Facez followed on March 25, 1997...
's debut album, Many Facez
Many Facez
Many Facez is the first and only album released by American rapper, Tracey Lee. It was released on March 25, 1997 through Universal Records with production handled by Tracey Lee, DJ Parley and D-Dot and Amen-Ra of the The Hitmen...
. The song was produced by D-Dot and was a mild success, making it to 4 different Billboard charts, including 55 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
.
The official remix, entitled "The After Party (The Theme II)" featured rappers, Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
and Pirate and was also featured on the Many Facez album and was given both a single release and a music video. An additional remix was also released featuring Rampage
Rampage (rapper)
Rampage, is an American rapper who is a member of the Flipmode Squad. He was born as Roger McNair in Brooklyn, New York City to Katherine McNair and Roger Williams...
.
Single track listing
- "The Theme (It's Party Time)" (Radio Edit)- 3:57
- "The Theme (It's Party Time)" (Party Edit)- 4:00
- "The Theme (It's Party Time)" (Album Version)- 4:37
- "The Theme (It's Party Time)" (Acappella)- 4:39
- "The Theme (It's Party Time)" (Instrumental)- 4:25
Charts
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 | 55 |
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 19 |
| Billboard Hot Rap Singles | 6 |
| Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 3 |