Smooth Assassin is the debut studio album by the American rapper Grand Daddy I.U., from Queens, New York. It was released in 1990 via Cold Chillin' Records. The album was produced by Biz Markie, with Cutmaster Cool V serving as the co-producer and mixer of the album.

Smooth Assassin
Studio album by
Released1990
Recorded1989–90
GenreHip hop
Label
Producer
Grand Daddy I.U. chronology
Smooth Assassin
(1990)
Lead Pipe
(1994)

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [1]
RapReviews8.5/10[2]

The Washington Post concluded that "Grand Daddy's rhymes and metaphors are often limited, his 'smooth' delivery is actually boring and the two add up to a real yawner of an album."[3]

Track listing

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  1. "The U Is Smooth" - 5:00
  2. "Pick Up the Pace" - 4:22
  3. "Something New" (featuring Desiree Price, Raezia Rolle & Toni Rolle) - 4:49
  4. "I Kick Ass" - 5:05
  5. "Mass Destruction" - 3:58
  6. "Gals dem So Hot" - 4:40
  7. "Girl in the Mall" - 4:47
  8. "Kay Cee Is Nasty" - 1:56
  9. "Nobody Move" - 4:27
  10. "Dominos" - 4:24
  11. "Behind Bars" - 4:29
  12. "Soul Touch" - 4:16
  13. "This Is a Recording" - 5:12
  14. "Sugar Free" (featuring Mary Brown) - 5:01
  15. "Phuck 'Em Up U" - 2:27
  16. "Shout Outs" - 2:42

Samples

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The U Is Smooth

Pick Up the Pace

Something New

I Kick Ass

Mass Destruction

Girl in the Mall

Kay Cee Is Nasty

Nobody Move

Dominos

Behind Bars

Soul Touch

Sugar Free

Phuck 'Em Up U

References

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  1. ^ "Smooth Assassin Grand Daddy I.U." AllMusic. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  2. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (March 6, 2007). "Grand Daddy I.U. Smooth Assassin". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  3. ^ Griffin, Gil (Apr 26, 1991). "Early Rappers Aim to Update Images". The Washington Post. p. N16.
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