Total Control is the fourth and latest album by the American West Coast hip hop artist, Yo-Yo.[5] The album was released on October 29, 1996, on East West America and Elektra Records. The album featured production credits from Yo-Yo, DJ Battlecat, DJ U-Neek, and Warren G.
| Total Control | ||||
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| Released | October 29, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1995–1996 | |||
| Genre | West Coast hip hop, G-funk | |||
| Label | East West America[1] Elektra Records 61898 | |||
| Producer | Yo-Yo DJ Battlecat Warren G DJ U-Neek | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B+[3] |
| The Source | [4] |
Unfortunately, the album did not achieve wide commercial success, as it only reached number 46 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Only one single, "Bonnie and Clyde II" charted. The single was a duet with Ice Cube and it reached number 37 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
Track listing
edit- "One for the Cuties" (feat. MC Lyte)
- "Yo-Yo Funk"
- "Bonnie and Clyde II" (feat. Ice Cube)
- "Steady Risin'"
- "Same-Ol' Thang (Every Day)"
- "Tré Ride" (feat. MC Breed)
- "Body Work" (feat. Teena Marie)
- "How Can I be Down" (feat. Ruff Dogg)
- "Thank You, Boo"
- "Yo-Yo's Night"
Charts
edit| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] | 46 |
References
edit- ^ Pareles, Jon (September 8, 1996). "Pop Music" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "Total Control - Yo-Yo | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
- ^ "Total Control". EW.com.
- ^ Morales, Rigo (November 1996). "Record Report: Yo Yo – Total Control". The Source. No. 86. New York. p. 130.
- ^ Keyes, Cheryl Lynette (January 29, 2004). Rap Music and Street Consciousness. University of Illinois Press. ISBN 9780252072017 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Yo-Yo Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
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