Livin' Proof
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| Studio album by Group Home | |||||
| Released | November 21, 1995 | ||||
| Genre | Hip Hop | ||||
| Length | 49:12 | ||||
| Label | Payday/FFRR/PolyGram Records 124 079 |
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| Producer | DJ Premier Big Jaz Guru |
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Livin' Proof is the debut album from Gang Starr affiliates Group Home. The album featured the hit underground single "Supa Star", and featured the acclaimed production work of legend DJ Premier. The album is known both for the supposed sub-par rhyming and superior instrumental work. It is widely considered to be Premier's most focused work to date but is often overshadowed by his work with more proficient rappers.
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[edit] Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
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| 1 | "Intro" | DJ Premier | *Interlude* |
| 2 | "Inna Citi Life" | DJ Premier | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker |
| 3 | "Livin' Proof" | DJ Premier | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker |
| 4 | "Serious Rap Shit" | Guru | Guru, Lil' Dap, Big Shug |
| 5 | "Suspended In Time" | DJ Premier | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker, Jeru the Damaja |
| 6 | "Sacrifice" | DJ Premier | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker |
| 7 | "Up Against The Wall (Low Budget Mix)" |
DJ Premier | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker |
| 8 | "4 Give My Sins" | Jaz-O | Melachi the Nutcracker, Lil' Dap |
| 9 | "Baby Pa" | DJ Premier | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker |
| 10 | "2 Thousand" | DJ Premier | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker |
| 11 | "Supa Star" | DJ Premier | Melachi the Nutcracker, Lil' Dap |
| 12 | "Up Against Tha Wall (Getaway Car Mix)" |
DJ Premier | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker |
| 13 | "Tha Realness" | DJ Premier | Smiley the Ghetto Child, Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker, Jack the Ripper |
[edit] Samples Used
Source: Rap Sample FAQ[1]
- "Intro"
- "Yesterday" by Wes Montgomery
- "Ain't No Half Steppin'" by Big Daddy Kane
- "Inna Citi Life"
- "Nautilus" by Bob James
- "It Ain't Hard To Tell" by Nas
- "Livin' Proof"
- "Collage" by Randy Lewis
- "In Our Lifetime" by Marvin Gaye
- "C.R.E.A.M." by Wu-Tang Clan
- "Suspended In Time"
- "Pipeline" by Incredible Bongo Band
- "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'" by Wu-Tang Clan
- "Sacrifice"
- "What Do I Wish For" by The Chi-Lites
- "Up Against Tha Wall"
- "Windows of the World" by Isaac Hayes
- "Red Sails in the Sunset" by Young-Holt Unlimited
- "Baby Pa"
- "The Golden Apple" by Bob James
- "2 Thousand"
- "I Feel Like Loving You Today" by Donald Byrd
- "Supa Star"
- "He's A Runner" by 5th Dimension
- "Funky President" by James Brown
- "Hangin' Downtown" by Cameo
- "One Woman" by Isaac Hayes
- "Sing a Simple Song" by Sly and the Family Stone
- "Tender Loving Care" by Nancy Wilson
- "Tha Realness"
- "Valley of the Shadows" by Bob James
[edit] Album Chart Positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | ||
| Billboard 200 | Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | Top Heatseekers | ||
| 1995 | Livin Proof | - | #34 | #12 |
[edit] Singles Chart Positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | |||
| Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | ||
| 1995 | "Supa Star" | #85 | #85 | #19 | #8 |
| "Livin Proof" | - | - | #26 | #5 | |
| 1996 | "Suspended In Time" | - | #82 | #34 | #10 |
