I Am L.V.

I Am L.V.
Studio album by L.V.
Released May 7, 1996
Recorded 1996
Genre
Length 1:07:00
Label Tommy Boy
Producer
  • Paul Stewart (exec.)
  • Albee (exec.)
  • L.V. (also exec.)
  • Prodeje
  • Maurice "DJ Moe" Thompson
  • Jay "Williams" Supreme
  • Doug Rasheed
  • Travon Potts
  • Montell Jordan
  • Shapelle Crawford
L.V. chronology
I Am L.V.
(1996)		 How Long
(2000)How Long2000
Singles from I Am L.V.
  1. "I Am L.V."
    Released: 1996
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Allmusic[1]

I Am L.V. is the debut solo studio album by American West Coast hip hop recording artist L.V..[2] It debuted at number 100 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[3]

The album produced two singles, "Throw Your Hands Up" and "I Am L.V.". Its lead single, "Throw Your Hands Up", peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Rhythmic Songs, number 42 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, number 52 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 69 on the Billboard Radio Songs. The second album's single, "I Am L.V.", peaked at number 87 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[3]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Throw Your Hands Up (Treach Version)"
  • Jay "Williams" Supreme
  • Maurice "DJ Moe" Thompson
3:51
2."The 'G' Within"
  • A. Edwards
  • J. Williams
  • L. Sanders
  • M. Thompson
  • Jay "Williams" Supreme
  • Maurice "DJ Moe" Thompson
4:07
3."The Wrong Come Up"
  • Prodeje
  • Robert Bacon (co.)
  • Tomie Mundy (co.)
3:59
4."Take A Ride"
  • J. Williams
  • K. Blue
  • L. Sanders
  • M. Thompson
  • R. Hall
  • R. Irving III
  • Jay "Williams" Supreme
  • Maurice "DJ Moe" Thompson
4:14
5."Gangsta's Boogie (Barr 9 Version)"
  • B. Bacharach
  • H. David
  • L. Sanders
  • Jay "Williams" Supreme
  • Maurice "DJ Moe" Thompson
4:42
6."Crazy Little G's (Part 1)"
  • A. Patterson
  • L. Sanders
  • Prodeje
  • L.V. (co.)
  • Robert Bacon (co.)
  • Tomie Mundy (co.)
2:07
7."Crazy Little G's (Part 2)"
  • A. Ivey, Jr.
  • A. Patterson
  • L. Sanders
  • Prodeje
  • L.V. (co.)
  • Robert Bacon (co.)
  • Tomie Mundy (co.)
4:41
8."Gangsta's Paradise (L.V. Version)"
Doug Rasheed4:01
9."Fire From The Gun"
  • A. Patterson
  • L. Sanders
  • Prodeje
  • L.V. (co.)
  • Robert Bacon (co.)
  • Tomie Mundy (co.)
3:48
10."Cool Out"
  • D. Rasheed
  • L. Sanders
Doug Rasheed4:07
11."I Am L.V."
4:30
12."Hey Love"
  • A. Edwards
  • L. Sanders
  • T. Potts
Travon Potts3:01
13."It's Wet"
  • A. Patterson
  • L. Sanders
Prodeje3:40
14."Heaven Must Be Like This"
  • C. Satchell
  • L. Bonner
  • E. Jones
  • M. Pierce
  • R. Middlebrooks
  • W. Rodger
  • Jay "Williams" Supreme
  • Maurice "DJ Moe" Thompson
4:05
15."Just A Little Something"
  • A. Edwards
  • L. Sanders
  • T. Potts
Travon Potts7:10
16."Gangsta's Boogie (Prodeje Version)"
  • B. Bacharach
  • H. David
  • L. Sanders
Prodeje4:26

Notes

  • Track 14 is a cover of "Heaven Must Be Like This" by Ohio Players (1974)

Sample credits[4]

  • Track 1 contains element from "Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll" by Vaughan Mason & Crew (1979) and "(Not Just) Knee Deep" by Funkadelic (1979)
  • Track 2 contains elements from "Mr. Groove" by One Way (1984)
  • Track 3 contains elements from "Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?" by Bill Withers (1972)
  • Track 5 contains elements from "The Look of Love" by Isaac Hayes (1970)
  • Track 8 contains elements from "Pastime Paradise" by Stevie Wonder (1976)
  • Track 16 contains elements from "Outstanding" by The Gap Band (1982)

Personnel

  • Larry Sanders - vocals, executive producer, co-producer (tracks 6-7, 9)
  • Austin Patterson - producer (tracks 3, 6-7, 9, 13, 16)
  • Jasiri Armon Williams - producer (tracks 1-2, 4-5, 14)
  • Maurice Thompson - producer (tracks 1-2, 4-5, 14)
  • Doug Rasheed - producer (tracks 8, 10)
  • Travon Potts - producer (tracks 12, 15)
  • Anthony Crawford - producer (track 11)
  • Montell Du'Sean Barnett - producer (track 11)
  • Robert "Fonksta" Bacon - co-producer (tracks 3, 6-7, 9)
  • Tomie Mundy - co-producer (tracks 3, 6-7, 9)
  • Thomas Paul Coyne - mastering
  • Paul Stewart - executive producer
  • Albee - executive producer

References

  1. ↑ "I Am L.V. – L.V." AllMusic. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
  2. ↑ "I Am L.V. | L.V. Album | Yahoo! Music". New.us.music.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2012-02-23.
  3. 1 2 "L.V. - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2017-03-12.
  4. ↑ "I Am L.V. by L.V.: Album Samples, Covers and Remixes". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2017-03-12.


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