Nice & Smooth - Nice Smooth
Review by Dhani Nugroho
Nice & Smooth's album "Nice Smooth" is a classic in the hip-hop genre. Released in 1989, the album features the dynamic duo of Greg Nice and Smooth B, who deliver a smooth blend of old-school beats and rhymes.
The album's opening track, "Early to Rise," sets the tone for what's to come, with a funky bassline and catchy hooks. "Funky for You" is another standout track, with a groovy beat that's impossible not to move to.
Nice & Smooth's chemistry is evident throughout the album, with Greg Nice's high-energy delivery complementing Smooth B's laid-back flow perfectly. The two trade verses seamlessly, showcasing their individual talents while still maintaining a cohesive sound.
One of the album's most notable tracks is "Sometimes I Rhyme Slow," which features a sample from Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car." The song is a departure from the album's typical upbeat tempo, but it's a welcome change of pace that showcases Nice & Smooth's versatility.
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Download
Filename: nice-smooth-nice-smooth.rar- MP3 size: 137.5 mb
- FLAC size: 977.5 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Ooh Child | 2:39 | |
| Early to Rise | 2:36 | |
| Funky For You | 3:58 | |
| We Are No.1 | ||
| More and More Hits | 4:1 | |
| Nice & Smooth | 4:7 | |
| No Delayin' | 3:37 | |
| More And More Hits | 4:00 | |
| Perfect Harmony | 3:0 | |
| Dope On A Rope | 3:25 | |
| Sum Pimped Out Shit | 3:04 | |
| Funky for You | 3:58 | |
| Sum Pimped Out S... | 3:3 | |
| Gold | 2:43 | |
| We Are No. 1 | 3:35 | |
| No Delayin' | 3:38 | |
| Skill Trade | 4:53 | |
| Dope Not Hype | 3:58 | |
| Sum Pimped Out | 3:04 | |
| Early To Rise | 2:35 | |
| Something I Can't Explain | 6:6 | |
| Nice & Smooth | 4:07 | |
| Hit Me | 2:58 | |
| Dope On a Rope | 3:24 | |
| Something I Can't Explain | 6:05 |
Images
Catalog Numbers
- LPRE-82013
- LPRE 82013, LPRE-82013
- B0026629-01
- 509990-29071-2-3, GET 53503
- CDRE-82013
- LPRE-82013, LPRE 82013
- 7243 8 40117 2 7, CDPTY113
- CSRE 82013
- 7243 8 40117 2 7, CDPTY113, PM 502
- P4 53887
- P2 53887
Labels
- Fresh Records
- Priority Records
- Priority Records, Get On Down
- Virgin
- Virgin, Priority Records
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Repress
- 2 × Vinyl
- Limited Edition
- Green & Yellow Split
- CD
- Reissue
- Digipak
- Promo
- Cassette
- Test Pressing
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Engineered At | Power Play Studios |
| Mastered At | Masterdisk |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Fresh Records |
| Copyright (c) | Fresh Records |
| Published By | Beach House Music |
| Manufactured By | Fresh Records |
| Distributed By | Fresh Records |
| Glass Mastered At | Sony DADC |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Engineer | D-Square, Ivan "Doc" Rodriguez |
| Mastered By | Howie Weinberg |
| Scratches | D.J. Teddy Tedd |
| Written-By | Greg Nice, Smooth Bee |
| Producer | Greg Nice, Smooth Bee |
| Mixed By | Greg Nice, Smooth Bee |
| Backing Vocals | Modesty (tracks: X4, B6), Pure Blend (tracks: X4, B6) |
| Booking | Cara Lewis, William Morris Agency |
| Design | Icon Design |
| Photography By | Peter Bodtke |
| Liner Notes | Greg Nice, Nice & Smooth, Smooth Bee |
| Other | Hype, The |
| Photography | Peter Bodtke |
Notes
- Manufactured & distributed by Fresh Records.
- Published by Beach House Music/ASCAP, Nice & Smooth Music/ASCAP.
- Engineering at Powerplay Studios.
- Mastered at Masterdisk.
- Differences to the 1st pressing:
- Bright yellow labels instead of dark yellow ones
- The sticker on the shrink & the Fresh Records dust sleeve is missing
- Different runout groove etchings
- Barcode 0 14194 01454 5 instead of 0 1419-40145-4 5
- Runout Grooves:
- LPRE-82013X (Side X)
- LPRE-82013Y (Side Y)
- MASTERDISK (Both Sides)
- Catalog number printed on the back cover and the spine: "LPRE 82013".
- Catalog number printed on the labels: "LPRE-82013".
- Respect The Classics
- From Urban Legends website https://shop.urbanlegends.com/us_en/nice-smooth-vinyl-lp.html
- Promotional version of Nice & Smooth - Nice & Smooth LP.
- Issued with white centre labels with black text and both labels printed with: 'Promotional Copy Only Not For Sale'.
- Catalogue number printed on rear sleeve and sleeve spine: LPRE 82013
- Catalogue number printed on front cover hype sticker and centre labels: LPRE-82013
- Track durations stated on centre labels.
- Jacket made in Canada.
- Engineered at Powerplay Studios.
- Originally released in 1989.
- Printed in Holland.
- Originally released in 1989
- HUB-SERVALL RECORDS MFG. CORP.
- TEST PRESSING
- Comes in generic Sleeve
- LPRE-82013X/Y-RE1 (each side respectively)
- "LICKED THE BALLS" (both sides)
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text): 0 1419-40145-4 5
- Barcode (Scanned): 014194014545
- Matrix / Runout (Label side X): LPRE-82013X
- Matrix / Runout (Label side Y): LPRE-82013Y
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out area side X [hand-etched]): "LICKED THE BALLS" MASTERDISK LPRE-82013X-RE1 s-9
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out area side Y [hand-etched]): "LICKED THE BALLS" LPRE-82013Y-RE1 MI SFI 33
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Barcode (Scanned): 602557566369
- Barcode (Printed): 6 02557 56636 9
- Barcode (Sticker): 6 02557 63710 6
- Barcode: 664425350326
- Matrix / Runout: A01 DIDX-754620 1
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L329
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 5OEB
- Barcode: 0 1419-40145-4 5
- Matrix / Runout (X side runout etched): LPRE-82013X-RE 1 s-5 MASTERDISK "LICKED THE BALLS"
- Matrix / Runout (Y side runout etched): LPRE-82013Y-RE 1 MI SFI "LICKED THE BALLS"
- Matrix / Runout (X side matrix centre label): LPRE-82013X
- Matrix / Runout (Y side matrix centre label): LPRE-82013Y
- Barcode: 7 24384 01172 7
- Label Code: LC 3098
- Barcode: 049925388749
- Barcode: 049925388725
