Fuck Off! is an EP by American rapper Shaggy 2 Dope inspired by the success of "Fuck Off!", the rapper's first solo single. "Fuck Off!", the single, was released on November 22, 1994 through Psychopathic Records. Written by Insane Clown Posse, it was recorded at Pulsar Sound Studio and produced by Mike E. Clark.
| "Fuck Off!" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Single by Shaggy 2 Dope | |
| from the album Shaggs The Clown | |
| B-side | "I'm Not Alone" |
| Released | November 22, 1994 |
| Studio | Pulsar Sound Studio |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 3:26 |
| Label | Psychopathic |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Mike E. Clark |
Copies of the single sported a cover drawn by Shaggy 2 Dope himself;[1] the same artwork would be used on the Fuck Off! EP's cover.
Copies of the single also contained a booklet with an advertisement for a Shaggy solo LP titled Shaggs The Clown. After sampling problems and numerous delays, however, the album was eventually scrapped.[1]
Track listing for the single
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fuck Off!" | 3:26 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | "I'm Not Alone" | 5:03 |
Personnel
edit- Joseph "Shaggy 2 Dope" Utsler – lyrics, vocals, cover art
- Joseph "Violent J" Bruce – lyrics
- Mike E. Clark – programming, engineering, producer
Fuck Off! EP
edit| Fuck Off! | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | 1999 | |||
| Studio | The Fun House | |||
| Genre | Rap rock | |||
| Length | 19:01 | |||
| Label | Psychopathic | |||
| Producer | Mike E. Clark | |||
| Shaggy 2 Dope chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
After the release of the eponymous single, Fuck Off! was repackaged as an extended play in 1994, containing the single's main track and flipside track and two additional tracks.[1] A reissue of the EP was released in late 1999. Another reissue of the EP was released on July 22, 2003, which peaked at No. 42 on the US Billboard Independent Albums chart. The EP was reissued again for a vinyl edition on November 29, 2019.
Track listing for the EP
editAll lyrics are written by Joseph Utsler and Joseph Bruce; all music is composed by Mike E. Clark
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fuck Off!" | 5:34 |
| 2. | "Clown Luv" | 3:42 |
| 3. | "I'm Not Alone" | 5:04 |
| 4. | "3 Rings" (featuring Violent J) | 4:41 |
| Total length: | 19:01 | |
Charts
edit| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[3] | 42 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Edition | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1994 | Cassette single | Standard | Psychopathic |
| Cassette EP | Reissue | |||
| 1999 | CD EP | |||
| 2003 | ||||
| 2019 | Vinyl EP |
References
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- ^ a b c Bruce, Joseph; Hobey Echlin (2003). "Complete Discography". In Nathan Fostey (ed.). ICP: Behind the Paint (2nd ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. p. 544. ISBN 0-9741846-0-8.
- ^ "Fuck Off - Shaggy 2 Dope | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "Shaggy 2 Dope Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
External links
edit- 2 Dope – Fuck Off! at Discogs (list of releases)