New Jack Hustler (Nino's Theme)

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"New Jack Hustler (Nino's Theme)"
DJ Aladdin
Ice-T singles chronology
"Dick Tracy"
(1990)
"New Jack Hustler (Nino's Theme)"
(1991)
"O.G. Original Gangster"
(1991)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

"New Jack Hustler (Nino's Theme)" is a song written and performed by American recording artist

Warner Bros. Records. Reaching a peak position of number 67 on the US Billboard Hot 100, the single remained on the chart for a total of 8 weeks.[2] The single was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance at 34th Annual Grammy Awards, but lost to LL Cool J's "Mama Said Knock You Out".[3]

Background

In the song, Ice-T raps about the life of a hustler. In the movie, Wesley Snipes plays a hustler named Nino Brown hence the title.

The song uses samples from Bobbi Humphrey's "Jasper Country Man", James Brown's "Blues and Pants", Sly and the Family Stone's "You Can Make It if You Try", Stanley Turrentine & Milt Jackson's "Sister Sanctified" and ESG's "UFO".[4]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."New Jack Hustler (Nino's Theme)" (Master Street Mix)
4:44
2."New Jack Hustler (Nino's Theme)" (Instrumental)
  • T. Marrow
  • A. Henderson
  • DJ Aladdin
  • Ice-T
4:44
3."New Jack Hustler (Nino's Theme)" (Master Radio Version)
  • T. Marrow
  • A. Henderson
  • DJ Aladdin
  • Ice-T
4:44
4."New Jack Hustler (Nino's Theme)" (Dub Version)
  • T. Marrow
  • A. Henderson
  • DJ Aladdin
  • Ice-T
4:44

Personnel

  • Tracy Lauren Marrow – vocals, lyrics, producer, executive producer
  • Alphonso Henderson
    – producer, programming, arranging
  • Vachik Aghaniantz – mixing
  • Dennis "Def-Pea" Parker – recording
  • Steve Hall – mastering
  • Dirk Walter – design
  • Joel Warren – photography
  • Jorge Hinojosa – management

Music video

The music video was released in 1991. It features a cameo appearance by Mike Tyson.

Charts

Chart (1991) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA Charts)[5] 73
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 67

References

  1. Allmusic
    . Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  2. ^ "Billboard | Music | Ice-T | Chart History | Hot 100 | New Jack Hustler (Nino's Theme) (From "New Jack City")". Billboard Hot 100. May 18, 1991. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  3. Grammy Award
    . May 14, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  4. ^ "New Jack Hustler by Ice-T on WhoSampled". WhoSampled. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  5. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 134.
  6. ^ "Ice-T Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2018.

External links

New Jack Hustler (Nino's Theme) at Discogs (list of releases)