Pawns in the Game

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Pawns in the Game
Studio album by Professor Griff
Released	1990
Recorded	1989-1990
Genre	Political hip hop
Label	Luke/Atlantic Records
Producer	Professor Griff Luke Skyywalker Jim "Obie" O'Brien Clay Dixon
Professional reviews
All Music Guide [1]
Professor Griff chronology
Pawns in the Game (1990) Kao's II Wiz*7*Dome (1991)

Pawns in the Game is the debut solo album by emcee and Public Enemy member Professor Griff, alongside his group the Last Asiatic Disciples, which was comprised of Jim "Obie" O'Brien, and Keith "Wizzard K-Jee" Boxley"). The album was released in 1990 on Luke/Atlantic Records and was produced by Professor Griff, Luke Skyywalker, Jim "Obie" O'Brien, Clay Dixon, Kavon Shah, and Kerwin "Sleek" Young. The album only made it to #127 on the Billboard 200 and #24 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The title track and "The Verdict" were the only singles released but neither made it to any of the Billboard charts.

[edit] Track listing

1. "Pawns In The Game"- 2:27
2. "The Verdict"- 4:28
3. "Suzi Wants To Be A Rock Star"- 5:17
4. "Real African People 'Rap' Part 1"- 3:44
5. "Pass The Ammo"- 4:28
6. "Real African People 'Rap' Part 2"- 1:21
7. "Love Thy Enemy"- 3:59
8. "Rap Terrorist"- 2:33
9. "1-900 Ste Oreo Type"- 4:08
10. "Last Asiatic Disciples"- 4:13
11. "The Word Of God Griff"- 3:15
12. "The V Amendment"- 3:50
13. "The Interview"- 4:06
14. "It's A Blax Thanx"- 3:15