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Who's the Boss? (album)

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Who's the Boss?
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 1989
Recorded1988–1989
GenreHip hop
LabelNext Plateau Entertainment
ProducerI.G. Off, Jay Ellis, Ultramagnetic MCs
Antoinette chronology
Who's the Boss?
(1989)
Burnin' at 20 Below
(1990)
Singles from Lyte as a Rock
  1. "Baby Make It Boom"
    Released: 1988
  2. "Who's the Boss?"
    Released: 1989
  3. "Shake, Rattle & Roll"
    Released: September 22, 1989[1]
  4. "I'm Crying"
    Released: 1989
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

Who's the Boss? is the debut album by rapper Antoinette.[3][4] It was released in 1989 through Next Plateau Entertainment.[5] The album was produced by I.G. Off, Jay Ellis, and the Ultramagnetic MCs. "I'm Crying" allegedly plagiarized Tam-Tam's "I'm Cryin'".[6]

The album peaked at No. 47 on the Top R&B Albums chart. The title track peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs.

The album has gained New York-based rapper Antoinette praise from many rap acts such as Rakim, Yo-Yo, and Salt n Pepa's Spinderella for its lyrical agility and raw vocals.

Antoinette was praised for her chill, deep vocals and delivery, especially on cuts like "I Got an Attitude" and "Who’s the Boss".

Track listing

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  1. "Shake, Rattle & Roll" - 4:39
  2. "Go For What You Know" - 3:33
  3. "Who's the Boss" - 3:25
  4. "Watch the Gangstress Boogie" - 4:30
  5. "This Girl is Off on Her Own" - 3:22
  6. "Here She Comes" - 2:29
  7. "Lights Out, Party's Over" - 3:36
  8. "I'm Crying" - 3:54
  9. "The Gangstress" - 3:53
  10. "A is for Antoinette" - 3:16
  11. "Baby Make it Boom" - 3:37

References

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  1. ^ "Antoinette - Shake, Rattle & Roll (12 inch Vinyl Single - Next Plateau #50109)". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
  2. ^ "Who's the Boss - Antoinette | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 2019-12-18. Retrieved 2019-12-18.
  3. ^ Hoffmann, Frank (December 18, 2005). Rhythm and Blues, Rap, and Hip-hop. Infobase Publishing. ISBN 9780816069804.
  4. ^ "Diggin' (Deep!) in the Crates". Vibe. Vibe Media Group. August 18, 2008.
  5. ^ Keyes, Cheryl Lynette (December 18, 2004). Rap Music and Street Consciousness. University of Illinois Press. ISBN 9780252072017.
  6. ^ Wallace, David Foster; Costello, Mark (2013). Signifying Rappers. Little, Brown.