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its because it was embroiled in massive controversy at the time..
That surely didn't hurt, but I'd attribute it more to the dope ass singles - "Let's Play House" and "NY, NY" were incredible songs. I don't know how well they charted as singles, but I remember seeing both all over MTV back in 95. The music was dope simple and plain, and contrary to popular belief these days, that can actually sell a record moreso than controversy / hype / promotion.
Quote from: Jrome Sparks Mad Izm on July 09, 2006, 12:50:05 PMThat surely didn't hurt, but I'd attribute it more to the dope ass singles - "Let's Play House" and "NY, NY" were incredible songs. I don't know how well they charted as singles, but I remember seeing both all over MTV back in 95. The music was dope simple and plain, and contrary to popular belief these days, that can actually sell a record moreso than controversy / hype / promotion. This coming from the same cat who once argued with me that it was only hype that made "Candy Shop" a huge hit?"Dogg Food" definitely sold more because of the controversy than anything else. "Let's Play House" was a moderate hit, but it was certainly not a big success in spite of the promotion (do you know anyone besides West Coast hip-hop fans bumping that shit today?) Its highest chart position was #45 and "NY, NY" I remember was considered a HUGE failure because of all the money spent on the video (I can't seem to find evidence of it hitting the Top 100 at all!)
Quote from: 2 Muh'phuccin Xtra 4 Cali on July 10, 2006, 06:31:38 AMQuote from: Jrome Sparks Mad Izm on July 09, 2006, 12:50:05 PMThat surely didn't hurt, but I'd attribute it more to the dope ass singles - "Let's Play House" and "NY, NY" were incredible songs. I don't know how well they charted as singles, but I remember seeing both all over MTV back in 95. The music was dope simple and plain, and contrary to popular belief these days, that can actually sell a record moreso than controversy / hype / promotion. This coming from the same cat who once argued with me that it was only hype that made "Candy Shop" a huge hit?"Dogg Food" definitely sold more because of the controversy than anything else. "Let's Play House" was a moderate hit, but it was certainly not a big success in spite of the promotion (do you know anyone besides West Coast hip-hop fans bumping that shit today?) Its highest chart position was #45 and "NY, NY" I remember was considered a HUGE failure because of all the money spent on the video (I can't seem to find evidence of it hitting the Top 100 at all!)yup...cant argue with this....
^ yup for sure..people look back at 95/96 with rose tinted specs.. hell half of them on here who talk this way were no more than 5 years old at the time..
IMO its not a true classic.. its just an older decent album...