Dah Shinin'
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| Studio album by Smif-n-Wessun | ||||||||||
| Released | January 10, 1995 | |||||||||
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1993-1994 D&D Studios (New York, New York) | |||||||||
| Genre | Horrorcore, alternative hip hop, underground hip hop | |||||||||
| Length | 67:35 | |||||||||
| Label | Wreck Records | |||||||||
| Producer | Da Beatminerz, Steele | |||||||||
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Dah Shinin' is the debut album from Brooklyn Hip Hop duo Smif-N-Wessun. Members Tek and Steele made their debut previously on Black Moon's classic 1993 album Enta Da Stage. Dah Shinin' has become one of the most heralded New York Hip Hop albums from the mid-1990s, famous for its hardcore lyrical content and dark, dusty beats. Production was handled by Da Beatminerz members DJ Evil Dee, Mr. Walt, Rich Blak and Baby Paul.
The most famous aspect of the album is arguably the arrival of Hip Hop supergroup, the Boot Camp Clik, one of the most prominent rap crews of the 1990s. The group includes Black Moon member Buckshot, Heltah Skeltah and O.G.C., as well as Tek and Steele. All members make an appearance on the posse-cut "Cession at da Doghillee".
The album has gone on to sell over 300,000 copies in the United States, and includes the underground smash single "Bucktown". In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums.
The album's cover clearly draws its inspiration from Roy Ayers Ubiquity's 1972 album He's Coming.
Track listing
| # | Title | Songwriters | Producer(s) | Performer(s) |
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| 1 | "Timz N Hood Chek" | Ewart Dewgarde, Darrell Yates, Tekomin Williams | DJ Evil Dee of Da Beatminerz | Steele, Tek |
| 2 | "Wrektime" | Walt Dewgarde, T. Williams, D. Yates | Mr. Walt of Da Beatminerz | Tek, Steele |
| 3 | "Wontime" | Richard Nurse, W. Dewgarde, D. Yates, T. Williams | Mr. Walt & Rich Blak of Da Beatminerz | Steele, Tek, Rock |
| 4 | "Wrekonize" | Paul Hendricks, T. Williams, D. Yates | Baby Paul of Da Beatminerz, Remix Produced by Steele | Steele, Tek |
| 5 | "Sound Bwoy Bureill" | E. Dewgarde, W. Dewgarde, Deshawn Yates, T. Williams, D. Yates, Jack McNair | Mr. Walt & DJ Evil Dee of Da Beatminerz | Top Dog, Tek, Steele, Starang Wondah, Jahdan Blakkamore |
| 6 | "K.I.M." (Keep It Moving) | W. Dewgarde, T. Williams, D. Yates | Mr. Walt of Da Beatminerz | Steele, Tek |
| 7 | "Bucktown" | E. Dewgarde, W. Dewgarde, D. Yates, T. Williams | Mr. Walt & DJ Evil Dee of Da Beatminerz | Steele, Tek |
| 8 | "Stand Strong" | E. Dewgarde, D. Yates, T. Williams | DJ Evil Dee of Da Beatminerz | Steele, Tek |
| 9A | "Shinin..." | E. Dewgarde | DJ Evil Dee of Da Beatminerz | *Instrumental* |
| 9B | "Next Shit" | W. Dewgarde, T. Williams, D. Yates, Kenyatta Blake | Mr. Walt of Da Beatminerz | Tek, Steele, Buckshot |
| 10 | "Cession at da Doghillee" | E. Dewgarde, Sean Price, J. McNair, K. Blake, Barret Powell, Jamal Bush, T. Williams, D. Yates, D. Yates | DJ Evil Dee of Da Beatminerz | Boot Camp Clik |
| 11 | "Hellucination" | E. Dewgarde, T. Williams, D. Yates | DJ Evil Dee of Da Beatminerz | Tek, Steele |
| 12 | "Home Sweet Home" | P. Hendricks, T. Williams, D. Yates | Baby Paul of Da Beatminerz | Tek, Steele, Buckshot |
| 13 | "Wipe Ya Mouf" | P. Hendricks, D. Yates, T. Williams, K. Blake | Baby Paul of Da Beatminerz | Steele, Tek |
| 14 | "Let's Git it On" | E. Dewgarde, W. Dewgarde, J. Bush, D. Yates, T. Williams | Mr. Walt & DJ Evil Dee of Da Beatminerz | Rock, Steele, Tek |
| 15 | "P.N.C. Intro" | *Interlude* | ||
| 16 | "P.N.C." | E. Dewgarde, T. Williams, D. Yates | DJ Evil Dee of Da Beatminerz | Tek, Steele |
- Sample credits
- "Timz N' Hood Chek" contains samples from "The Sorcerer of Isis (The Ritual of the Mole)" by Power of Zeus, "Bedroom" by Galt MacDermot and "U Da Man" by Black Moon.
- "Wrektime" contains samples from "Get Out of My Life, Woman" by The Mad Lads, "Somebody to Love" by Barbara & Ernie and "Forecast" by Eric Gale.
- "Wreckonize" contains samples from "Blind Alley" by The Emotions and "Home On a Rainy Day" by New York Port Authority.
- "Sound Bwoy Bureill" contains samples from "Louisiana Blues" by Climax Blues Band and "False Sound" by Gregory Peck.
- "K.I.M. (Keep It Movin')" contains samples from "Momma Miss America" by Wings and "Gimme Some More" by The J.B.'s.
- "Bucktown" contains samples from "Born to be Blue" by Jack Bruce and "Why Can't People Be Colors Too? by The Whatnauts.
- "Stand Strong" contains samples from "Sport" by Lightnin' Rod and "The Look of Love" by Isaac Hayes.
- "Shinin'... Next Shit" contains samples from "The Jam" by Graham Central Station, "The Sorcerer of Isis" by Power of Zeus, "So You'll Know My Name" by Roland Hanna Trio and "Orange Lady" by Weather Report.
- "Cession At Da Doghillee" contains a sample from "Harlem River Drive" by Bobbi Humphrey.
- "Hellucination" contains samples from "Why Can't People Be Colors Too?" by The Whatnauts and "Only When I'm Dreaming" by Minnie Riperton.
- "Home Sweet Home" contains a sample from "We Live in Brooklyn, Baby" by Roy Ayers.
- "Wipe Ya Mouf" contains samples from "Slow Dance" by Stanley Clarke and "You're Welcome, Stop on By" by Ahmad Jamal.
- "Let's Git It On" contains samples from "North Carolina" by Les McCann, "After the Race" by Mandrill and "Buffalo Gals" by Malcolm McLaren.
- "P.N.C." contains a sample from "Get It Over" by One Way feat. Al Hudson.
Charts
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
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| Billboard 200 | 59 |
| Billboard Top R&B Albums | 5 |
Singles
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| US Hot 100 | US R&B | US Rap | US Dance Sales | ||
| 1994 | "Bucktown" | 93 | 61 | 14 | 1 |
| 1994 | "Let's Git It On" | — | — | 14 | — |
| 1995 | "Wrekonize" | — | 95 | 29 | 5 |
| 1995 | "Sound Bwoy Bureill" | — | — | 29 | — |
| 1995 | "Wontime" | — | — | 48 | 18 |
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