Name: Stone Cold Rhymin' [Deluxe Edition]
Brand: Traffic Entertainment Group
SKU: 1475043
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Stone Cold Rhymin' [Deluxe Edition]

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Album: Stone Cold Rhymin' [Deluxe Edition]
#	Song Title	Time
1)	I Come Off
2)	Principal's Office
3)	Bust a Move
4)	Non Stop
5)	Fastest Rhyme
6)	My Name Is Young
7)	Know How
8)	Roll with the Punches
9)	I Let 'Em Know
10)	Pick Up the Pace
11)	Got More Rhymes
12)	Stone Cold Buggin'
13)	Just Say No
14)	I Come Off - (Southern Comfort Mix, remix)
15)	Principal's Office - (Impact Remix, remix)
16)	Bust a Move - (Remix, remix)
17)	Know How Theme - (Remix, remix)
18)	I Let 'Em Know - (Matt Dike Remix, remix)
19)	Pick Up the Pace 1990

Album: Stone Cold Rhymin' [Deluxe Edition]
#	Song Title	Time
1)	I Come Off
2)	Principal's Office
3)	Bust a Move
4)	Non Stop
5)	Fastest Rhyme
6)	My Name Is Young
7)	Know How
8)	Roll with the Punches
9)	I Let 'Em Know
10)	Pick Up the Pace
11)	Got More Rhymes
12)	Stone Cold Buggin'
13)	Just Say No
14)	I Come Off - (Southern Comfort Mix, remix)
15)	Principal's Office - (Impact Remix, remix)
16)	Bust a Move - (Remix, remix)
17)	Know How Theme - (Remix, remix)
18)	I Let 'Em Know - (Matt Dike Remix, remix)
19)	Pick Up the Pace 1990

Performer Notes

Personnel: Young M.C. (rap vocals); Crystal Blake (vocals); Flea, Kevin O'Neal (bass); John Dexter Steward, Jr. (drums).
Producers: Matt Dike, Michael Ross, The Dust Brothers, Quincy Jones, Jr.
Personnel: Crystal Blake (vocals); John Steward (drums).
Audio Mixers: Matt Dike; Michael C. Ross ; Michael Ross; Quincy Jones; The Dust Brothers .
Audio Remasterer: Kelly Hibbert.
Audio Remixers: Debonair Samir; Aaron LaCrate.
Liner Note Author: Peter Relic.
Photographer: Solomon.
Arrangers: Matt Dike; Michael C. Ross ; Michael Ross; Quincy Jones; The Dust Brothers .
Young MC wasn't given props at the time and he wasn't respected in the years following the release of his debut Stone Cold Rhymin', largely because he worked entirely in the pop-rap/crossover vein. All the same, that's what's great about his debut, since it's exceptionally clever and effective, a wonderful combination of deft rhymes and skillful production. And there's no discounting Matt Dike, Michael Ross, the Dust Brothers, and engineer Mario Caldato, Jr. (the latter two names are members of the Beastie Boys' inner circle), who make this record easily accessible, without a trace of guilt, even if it does sample from familiar sources. And, really, Young MC is a gifted rapper, spinning out rhymes with a deft touch and turning out rhymes much more clever than they should be. Yes, Stone Cold Rhymin' is a product of its time, particularly in its sound and lyrical references, but divorced from the Bush era, it comes off as one of the catchiest, friendliest pop-rap records and it's still an infectious party record years after its release. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine