Back from Hell

Back from Hell
Studio album by Run–D.M.C.
Released	October 16, 1990
Recorded	1989-1990
Genre	New jack swing, hip hop
Length	59:12
Label	Profile Records
Producer	Run–D.M.C.
Run–D.M.C. chronology
Tougher Than Leather (1988) Back from Hell (1990) Together Forever: Greatest Hits 1983–1991 (1991)

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Rolling Stone	[3]
The Source	[4]

Back from Hell is the fifth album from American rap group Run–D.M.C., released in 1990. This album features Jam Master Jay singing. Tracks like "Faces" and "Pause" introduce a new musical style: New Jack Swing. The track "What's It All About" contains a sample of "Fools Gold" by Manchester group The Stone Roses.

Track listing

1. "Sucker D.J.'s" – 0:51
2. "The Ave." – 4:06
3. "What's It All About" – 3:23
4. "Bob Your Head" – 3:47
5. "Faces" – 4:12
6. "Kick The Frama Lama Lama" – 3:10
7. "Pause" – 4:38
8. "Word Is Born" – 2:54
9. "Back from Hell" – 2:59
10. "Don't Stop" – 4:37
11. "Groove to the Sound" – 3:34
12. "P Upon a Tree" – 0:45
13. "Naughty" – 4:09
14. "Livin' in the City" – 1:04
15. "Not Just Another Groove" – 4:17
16. "Party Time" – 4:35

Samples

Ghostbusters

• "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr.

Back From Hell

• "Impeach the President" by The Honey Drippers

Bob Your Head

• "Popcorn With a Feeling" by James Brown
• "Good Old Music" by Funkadelic
• "Faces"
• "Let a Woman Be a Woman - Let a Man Be a Man" by Dyke & the Blazers
• "Kool Is Back" by Funk, Inc.
• "Funky President" by James Brown

Not Just Another Groove

• "Funky President" by James Brown
• "Pump Me Up by Trouble Funk

Pause

• "It's Yours" by T La Rock and Jazzy Jay

The Ave.

• "Sang and Dance" by Bar-Kays
• "Chase" by James Brown
• "You Can Have Watergate Just Gimme Some Bucks and I'll Be Straight" by Fred Wesley and The J.B.'s
• "Same Beat by Fred Wesley" and The J.B.'s
• "Down on the Avenue" by Fat Larry's Band
• "I Like Funky Music" by Uncle Louie

What's It All About

• "Alfie" by Johnny Mathis
• "Apache" by Incredible Bongo Band
• "Rock Box" by Run-DMC
• "Bring the Noise" by Public Enemy
• "Fools Gold" by The Stone Roses

Word Is Born

• "Scorpio" by Dennis Coffey and The Detroit Guitar Band
• "I Don't Know What This World Is Coming To" by The Soul Children
• "AJ Scratch" by Kurtis Blow
• "I Know You Got Soul" by Eric B. & Rakim

Naughty

• "Different Strokes" by Syl Johnson
• "Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud" by James Brown

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