Word to the Jaz

Word to the Jaz is the debut studio album by American rapper and producer The Jaz from New York, New York. It was released in 1989 via EMI USA, and produced by Bryan "Chuck" New, Pete Q. Harris and The Jaz. The album peaked at number 87 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[1] It featured guest appearance from Jay-Z on the song "Hawaiian Sophie", which peaked at number 18 on the Hot Rap Songs chart.[2] The single "Let's Play House"/"Buss the Speaker" peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.[3]

Word to the Jaz
Studio album by
Released1989
GenreHip hop
Length58:13
LabelEMI USA
Producer
The Jaz chronology
Word to the Jaz
(1989)
To Your Soul
(1990)
Singles from Word to the Jaz
  1. "Buss The Speaker / Let's Play House"
    Released: 1989
  2. "Hawaiian Sophie"
    Released: 1989
  3. "Word To The Jaz"
    Released: 1989

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Dance to This"3:56
2."Pumpin"4:33
3."Hawaiian Sophie" (featuring Jay-Z)4:26
4."Give a Lil Extra"4:56
5."Fun"5:43
6."Word to the Jaz"5:23
7."Let's Play House"4:53
8."Boost Up the Family"4:32
9."Shana"5:19
10."I Can Dig Rappin'"4:28
11."Look Out"5:26
12."Buss Da Speaka"4:38
Total length:58:13

Personnel

  • Jonathan Burks – main performer, producer
  • Shawn Corey Carter – featured performer (track 3)
  • Bryan Chuck New – producer
  • Peter Brian Harris – producer
  • Scott Folks – executive producer
  • Carol Chen – art direction
  • Henry Marquez – art direction
  • Timothy White – photography

Charts

References

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