Fear Itself (Casual album)
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| Studio album by Casual | ||||||||||
| Released | February 1, 1994 | |||||||||
| Recorded | July 1992 - February 1993 | |||||||||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||||||||
| Length | 49:21 | |||||||||
| Label | Jive | |||||||||
| Producer | Casual, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Domino, Jay Biz | |||||||||
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Vibe | (favorable)[2] |
Fear Itself is the debut studio album from American hip hop artist Casual, released February 1, 1994 on Jive Records.
The album peaked at number 108 on the Billboard 200 chart.[3]
Reception
Chris Witt of AllMusic commended Casual for his lyrical abilities, noting how the MC "produces an unending and seemingly unstoppable flow of boasts and taunts," and also remarking that "the simplicity of his message belies the complexity of his vicious wordplay."[1] Cbeo H. Coker of Vibe said, "Casual's braggadocious, rip-roaring flow is fortified by upright bass lines, serpentine jazz/funk horns, and thunderous drum kicks."[2]
In 2008, it was listed by Vibe as one of the 24 Lost Rap Classics.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | J. Owens, D. Siguenza | Domino | 1:42 | |
| 2. | "You Flunked" | Owens | Casual | 3:14 | |
| 3. | "Me-O-Mi-O" | Owens, Siguenza | Domino | 4:06 | |
| 4. | "Get Off It" | Owens | Casual | 3:14 | |
| 5. | "That's How It Is" | T. Jones, Owens | Del tha Funkee Homosapien | 2:57 | |
| 6. | "That Bullshit" (featuring Saafir) | Owens | Casual | 1:46 | |
| 7. | "Follow the Funk" | Owens, Siguenza | Domino | 3:55 | |
| 8. | "Who's It On" (featuring Del tha Funkee Homosapien and Pep Love) | Jones, Owens, P. Peacock, Siguenza | Domino | 3:56 | |
| 9. | "I Didn't Mean To" | Owens | Casual | 3:39 | |
| 10. | "We Got It Like That" | Owens, Siguenza | Domino | 3:11 | |
| 11. | "A Little Something" (featuring Del tha Funkee Homosapien) | Jones, Owens | Casual | 1:21 | |
| 12. | "This Is How We Rip Shit" | Owens, J. Suarez | Jay-Biz | 3:36 | |
| 13. | "Lose in the End" | Owens, Siguenza | Domino | 3:45 | |
| 14. | "Thoughts of the Thoughtful" | Owens, Siguenza | Domino | 2:56 | |
| 15. | "Chained Minds" | Owens | Casual | 3:05 | |
| 16. | "Be Thousand" | Owens, Siguenza | Domino | 2:58 |
Chart history
Album
| Chart (1994)[3] | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 108 |
| U.S. R&B Albums | 22 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions[3] | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | U.S. Hot Rap Singles | ||
| 1993 | "That's How It Is" | — | 22 |
| 1994 | "I Didn't Mean To" | 29 | 34 |
| "Me-O-Mi-O" | 50 | — | |
Personnel
Information taken from AllMusic.[5]
- engineering – Matt Kelley
- mastering – Tom Coyne
- mixing – Casual, Chris Trevett
- photography – Michael Lucero
- production – Casual, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Domino, Jay Biz
- scratching – Touré
- vocals – A+, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Extra Prolific, Pep Love, Phesto, Souls of Mischief, Tajai
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Witt, Chris. "Casual - Fear Itself - Review". Allmusic. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Coker, Cbeo H. (March 1994). "Casual: Fear Itself (Jive)". Vibe: 118.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Casual - Fear Itself - Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
- ↑ C., J. (August 2008). "Casual - Fear Itself (Jive, 1994)". Vibe: 74.
- ↑ "Casual - Fear Itself - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
External links
- Fear Itself at Discogs (list of releases)