| Runaway Slave | ||||
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| Studio album by Showbiz and A.G. | ||||
| Released | September 22, 1992 | |||
| Recorded | 1991-1992 | |||
| Genre | Hip Hop | |||
| Length | 69:34 | |||
| Label | PolyGram | |||
| Producer | Showbiz Diamond D |
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Runaway Slave is the debut album from Hip Hop duo Showbiz and A.G., members of legendary New York crew D.I.T.C..
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The effort was a highly praised underground release, but didn't sell strong numbers. Three songs from their debut EP are included here, "Party Groove", "Soul Clap", and "Catchin' Wreck".
The album features an early appearance from late legend Big L, on the posse cut "Represent", other guest appearances come from Diamond D, Dres, Lord Finesse and DeShawn. The album includes many interludes between songs that features underground artists such as The Legion, Freddie Foxxx, Fat Joe, Kid Capri and Lord Finesse.
Producer Showbiz makes frequent rapping appearance on the album, unlike later releases, where he left the rhyming to A.G.
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) | Sample(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Still Diggin'" | Showbiz | Showbiz, Diamond D | |
| 2 | "Fat Pockets" | Showbiz | Showbiz, A.G. | *"Soul Kitchen" by Buddy Rich |
| 3 | "Bounce Ta This" | Showbiz | Dres, A.G. | |
| 4 | "More Than One Way Out Of The Ghetto" | Showbiz | A.G. | *"Turkish Black" by The Jazz Crusaders |
| 5 | "Silence Of The Lambs [Remix]" | Showbiz | Showbiz, A.G. | *"Something" by Charles Kynard |
| 6 | "40 Acres & My Props" | Showbiz | Showbiz, A.G. | |
| 7 | "Runaway Slave" | Showbiz | A.G. | *"Glimpses" by The Yardbirds |
| 8 | "Hard To Kill" | Showbiz, Diamond D | A.G. | *"Wah Wah Man" by Young-Holt Unlimited *"Ain't Got Time" by Roy Ayers |
| 9 | "Hold Ya Head" | Showbiz | Showbiz, A.G. | *"Born To Be Blue" by Jack Bruce |
| 10 | "He Say, She Say" | Showbiz | A.G. | |
| 11 | "Represent" | Showbiz | Big L, DeShawn, Lord Finesse, A.G. | *"Sam Enchanted Dick" by Jack Bruce |
| 12 | "Silence Of The Lambs" | Showbiz | Showbiz, A.G. | *"It's A New Day" by Skull Snaps *"Chicken Pox" by Booker T. & the M.G.'s |
| 13 | "Party Groove [Bass Mix]" | Showbiz | Showbiz, A.G. | |
| 14 | "Soul Clap [Short Version]" | Showbiz, Diamond D | A.G. | *"Strolling Blues" by Brother Jack McDuff *"More Peas" by Fred Wesley |
| 15 | "Catchin' Wreck" | Showbiz | Showbiz, A.G. | *"Ode to Billie Joe" by Lou Donaldson *"Cry Baby Cry" by Ramsey Lewis |
| 16 | "Party Groove [Instrumental]" | Showbiz | *Instrumental* |
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | 78 |
| Year | Song | Hot Rap Singles |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | "Bounce ta This" | 15 |
| 1993 | "Fat Pockets" | 8 |