Big Tyme

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Big Tyme
Heavy D & the Boyz
ReleasedJune 12, 1989
StudioUnique Recording Studios, New York City[1]
GenreNew jack swing,[2] hip hop
Length53:53
LabelUptown Records
Producer
Heavy D & the Boyz
chronology
Living Large
(1987) 		Big Tyme
(1989) 		Peaceful Journey
(1991)
Singles from Big Tyme
  1. "We Got Our Own Thang"
    Released: May 9, 1989
  2. "Somebody for Me"
    Released: 1989
  3. "Gyrlz, They Love Me"
    Released: 1990
  4. "Big Tyme"
    Released: 1990

Big Tyme is the second album by American

Teddy Riley, Al B. Sure!, Marley Marl, Pete Rock and Heavy D himself. This is also the final album to feature bandmate Trouble T Roy
(Troy Dixon), who died from a fall in 1990.

Big Tyme was supported by four singles: "We Got Our Own Thang", "Somebody for Me", "Gyrlz, They Love Me" and "Big Tyme". The album received generally positive reviews from music critics and was a commercial success.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
Robert ChristgauB−[4]

The album was considerably more successful than the group's last album, making it to #19 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Track listing

  1. "We Got Our Own Thang" (prod. by Teddy Riley) - 3:50
  2. "You Ain't Heard Nuttin Yet" (prod. by DJ Eddie F) - 4:28
  3. "Somebody for Me" (prod. by DJ Eddie F, Nevelle, Heavy D & Al B. Sure!) - 5:03
  4. "Mood for Love" (prod. by DJ Eddie F, Heavy D & Pete Rock) - 5:27
  5. "Ez Duz It, Do It Ez" (prod. by Marley Marl) - 3:59
  6. "A Better Land" (prod. by Heavy D & Pete Rock) - 4:55
  7. "Gyrlz, They Love Me" (prod. by Marley Marl and Heavy D) - 4:52
  8. "More Bounce" (prod. by DJ Eddie F & Heavy D) - 4:53
  9. "Big Tyme" (prod. by DJ Eddie F & Pete Rock) - 4:56
  10. "Flexin" (prod. by DJ Eddie F) - 3:51
  11. "Here We Go Again, Y'all" (prod. by Marley Marl) - 4:05
  12. "Let It Flow" (prod. by DJ Eddie F, Heavy D & Pete Rock) - 3:45

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[11] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

  • List of number-one R&B albums of 1989 (U.S.)

References

  1. ^ "Big Tyme - Heavy D & the Boyz | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  2. ^ Mapp, Ben (September 1989). "Spins". Spin. New York: 92–93. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
  3. AllMusic
    . Retrieved September 28, 2011.
  4. ^ Christgau, Robert (November 21, 1989). "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. New York. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
  5. ^ "Heavy D & The Boyz Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  6. ^ "Heavy D & The Boyz Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  7. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1989". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  8. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1989". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  9. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1990". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  10. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1990". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  11. ^ "American album certifications – Heavy D & The Boyz – Big Tyme". Recording Industry Association of America.

External links

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