The Ruler's Back
The Ruler's Back is the second studio album by British-American rapper Slick Rick, released July 2, 1991, on Def Jam Recordings. It features production from Vance Wright, Slick Rick and Mr. Lee. The album and its music videos were quickly recorded and filmed before Slick Rick was sentenced to a 5-year prison term.
Upon its release, The Ruler's Back achieved notable chart success, peaking at number 29 on the Billboard 200, and number 18 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album features the hit single "I Shouldn't Have Done It", which peaked at number 2 on the Hot Rap Singles.
Track listing
| Producer |
| 1. |
"King" |
Vance Wright, Slick Rick |
3:42 |
| 2. |
"I Shouldn't Have Done It" |
Vance Wright |
4:05 |
| 3. |
"Bond" |
Vance Wright |
2:53 |
| 4. |
"Moses" |
Vance Wright, Slick Rick |
4:04 |
| 5. |
"Tonto" |
Vance Wright, Slick Rick |
3:17 |
| 6. |
"Mistakes of a Woman in Love With Other Men" |
Vance Wright, Slick Rick |
4:08 |
| 7. |
"Venus" |
Vance Wright |
3:45 |
| 8. |
"Ship" |
Vance Wright, Slick Rick |
3:05 |
| 9. |
"It's a Boy" |
Vance Wright |
3:29 |
| 10. |
"Top Cat" |
Vance Wright, Slick Rick |
3:23 |
| 11. |
"Runaway" |
Slick Rick, Vance Wright |
3:49 |
| 12. |
"Slick Rick - The Ruler" |
Mr. Lee |
6:06 |
Personnel
- Slick Rick - performer, producer, executive producer
- Vance Wright - producer, executive producer
- Mr. Lee - producer
- Russell Simmons - executive producer
- Francesca Spero - executive producer
- Darroll Gustamachio - engineer, mixing
- Thom Leinbach - Gabriel moreno - engineer, mixing
- Everett Ramos - engineer, mixing
- Rory Young - programming, engineer
- Cey Adams - design
- Jules T. Allen- Alvaro Almagro - photography
Charts
References
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