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| artist = [[Grand Puba]]
| artist = [[Grand Puba]]
| cover = reel2reel.jpg
| cover = reel2reel.jpg
| border = yes
| alt =
| alt =
| released = October 20, 1992
| released = October 20, 1992
| recorded = 1991–92
| recorded = 1991–1992
| studio = {{hlist|Power Play Studios <small>([[Long Island City]])</small>|[[Chung King Studios|Chung King House of Metal]] <small>([[New York City|New York]])</small>|[[The Hit Factory]] <small>([[New York City|New York]])</small>}}
| studio = {{hlist|Power Play Studios <small>([[Long Island City]])</small>|[[Chung King Studios|Chung King House of Metal]] <small>([[New York City|New York]])</small>|[[The Hit Factory]] <small>([[New York City|New York]])</small>}}
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| length = {{Duration|m=57|s=37}}
| length = {{Duration|m=57|s=37}}
| label = [[Elektra Records|Elektra]]
| label = [[Elektra Records|Elektra]]
| producer = {{hlist|[[Dante Ross]] <small>(also [[Executive producer|exec.]])</small>|[[Grand Puba]]|Geeby Dajani|[[John Gamble (record producer)|John Gamble]]|DJ Shabazz|Latief|[[The Brand New Heavies]]}}
| producer = {{hlist|[[Grand Puba]]|[[Stimulated Dummies]]|DJ Shabazz|Latief|[[the Brand New Heavies]]}}
| next_title = [[2000 (album)|2000]]
| next_title = [[2000 (Grand Puba album)|2000]]
| next_year = 1995
| next_year = 1995
| misc = {{Singles
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Reel to Reel
| name = Reel to Reel
| type = studio
| type = studio
| single1 = 360° (What Goes Around)
| single1 = [[360 Degrees (What Goes Around)|360° (What Goes Around)]]
| single1date = July 16, 1992
| single1date = July 16, 1992
| single2 = Check It Out
| single2 = Check It Out
| single2date = December 4, 1992
| single2date = December 4, 1992
| single3 = Ya Know How It Goes
| single3 = Ya Know How It Goes
| single3date = June 17, 1993
| single3date = 1993
}}
}}
}}
}}
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'''''Reel to Reel''''' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper [[Grand Puba]]. It was released on October 20, 1992, through [[Elektra Records]]. The recording sessions took place at Power Play Studios in [[Long Island City]], at [[Chung King Studios|Chung King House of Metal]], and at [[The Hit Factory]] in [[New York City|New York]]. The album was produced by Grand Puba, [[Stimulated Dummies]], Anthony Latief King, DJ Shabazz, [[Kid Capri]], and [[the Brand New Heavies]].
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{{Album ratings
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| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
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| rev1score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/reel-to-reel-mw0000081183|title=Reel to Reel - Grand Puba {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits|last=Swihart|first=Stanton|date=|website=[[AllMusic]]|language=en-us|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=May 11, 2019}}</ref>
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| rev2 = ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''
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| rev2score = B+<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ew.com/article/1992/10/30/reel-reel/|title=Reel to Reel|last=Bernard|first=James|date=October 30, 1992|website=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=May 11, 2019}}</ref>
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| rev3 = ''[[The Rolling Stone Album Guide]]''
| rev3score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=t9eocwUfoSoC&pg=PA102&dq=rolling+stone+grand+puba+album+guide&hl=en&sa=X&ei=sib6UNbSLOfO0QHt_IGwDA&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=rolling%20stone%20grand%20puba%20album%20guide&f=false|title=The New Rolling Stone Album Guide|publisher=}}</ref>
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'''''Reel to Reel''''' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper [[Grand Puba]]. It was released on October 20, 1992 through [[Elektra Records]]. Recording sessions took place at Power Play Studios in [[Long Island City]], at [[Chung King Studios|Chung King House of Metal]] and at [[The Hit Factory]] in [[New York City|New York]]. [[Hip hop production|Production]] was handled primarily by Grand Puba, along with [[Stimulated Dummies]], Anthony Latief King, DJ Shabazz, [[Kid Capri]] and [[The Brand New Heavies]].


The album peaked at number 28 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and at number 14 on the [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] in the United States.
The album peaked at number 28 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and at number 14 on the [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] chart in the United States.


The album was preceded by two charted [[Single (music)|single]]s: "360° (What Goes Around)" and "Check It Out". Its [[lead single]], "360° (What Goes Around)", reached #68 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], #30 on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]] and #1 on the [[Hot Rap Songs]]. The second single, "Check It Out" featuring [[Mary J. Blige]], made it to #85 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and #13 on the Hot Rap Songs. The album's third single, "Ya Know How It Goes", was released on June 17, 1993 and did not make it to any [[Billboard charts|''Billboard'' charts]].
The album was preceded by two charted [[Single (music)|single]]s: "360° (What Goes Around)" and "Check It Out". Its [[lead single]], "360° (What Goes Around)", reached No. 68 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], No. 30 on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]] and No. 1 on the [[Hot Rap Songs]]. The second single, "Check It Out" featuring [[Mary J. Blige]], made it to No. 85 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and No. 13 on the Hot Rap Songs. The album's third single, "Ya Know How It Goes", was released in 1993 and did not make it to any [[Billboard charts|''Billboard'' charts]].

==Critical reception==
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{{Music ratings
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| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
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| rev1score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/reel-to-reel-mw0000081183|title=Reel to Reel Grand Puba|last=Swihart|first=Stanton|website=[[AllMusic]]|language=en-us|access-date=May 11, 2019}}</ref>
| rev2 = ''[[Christgau's Consumer Guide]]''
| rev2score = {{Rating-Christgau|hm1}}<ref>{{cite book|author-last=Christgau|author-first=Robert|author-link=Robert Christgau|title=Christgau's Consumer Guide: Albums of the '90s|date=2000|url=https://archive.org/details/christgausconsum00chri_0/page/120|via=[[Internet Archive]]|url-access=registration|publisher=[[St. Martin's Griffin]]|isbn=0-312-24560-2|page=121}}</ref>
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| rev3 = ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''
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| rev3score = B+<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/1992/10/30/reel-reel/|title=Reel to Reel|last=Bernard|first=James|date=October 30, 1992|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|language=en|access-date=May 11, 2019}}</ref>
| rev4 = ''RapReviews''
| rev4score = 8.5/10<ref>{{Cite web |last=Juon |first=Steve 'Flash' |date=September 29, 2020 |title=Grand Puba Reel to Reel|url=https://www.rapreviews.com/2020/09/grand-puba-reel-to-reel/ |access-date=August 19, 2023 |website=RapReviews}}</ref>
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| rev5 = ''[[The Rolling Stone Album Guide|(The New) Rolling Stone Album Guide]]''
| rev5score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{Cite book |last=Brackett |first=Nathan |author-link=Nathan Brackett |last2=Hoard |first2=Christian David |author-link2=Christian Hoard |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=t9eocwUfoSoC&q=Grand+Puba+Understand+This&pg=PA102 |title=(The New) Rolling Stone Album Guide |publisher=[[Simon & Schuster|Simon and Schuster]] |year=2004 |isbn=978-0-7432-0169-8 |edition=4th |page=[https://archive.org/details/newrollingstonea00brac/page/n115 102] |language=en |via=[[Google Books]]}}</ref>
| rev6 = ''[[Select (magazine)|Select]]''
| rev6score = {{rating|3|5|full=U+25A0.svg|empty=U+25A1.svg|rating=medal}}<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Adam|last=Higginbotham|url=https://selectmagazinescans.monkeon.co.uk/showpage.php?file=wp-content/uploads/2014/09/albums1.jpg|title=Reviews: New Albums|work=[[Select (magazine)|Select]]|date=January 1993|page=72|access-date=December 26, 2024|author-link=Adam Higginbotham}}</ref>
| rev7 = ''[[The Source]]''
| rev7score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Romain|first=Louis "ATCO"|date=December 1992|issue=39|title=Record Report: Grand Puba – Reel to Reel|url=http://thesource.tunes.com/sections/reports/text/report.asp?from=&artist=4793&album=33694|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000125090006/http://thesource.tunes.com/sections/reports/text/report.asp?from=&artist=4793&album=33694|archive-date=January 25, 2000|magazine=[[The Source]]|pages=70, 72|location=New York|access-date=July 7, 2024}}</ref>
| rev8 = ''[[USA Today]]''
| rev8score = {{rating|3|4}}<ref name="UT">{{cite news |last1=Jones IV |first1=James T. |title=Soul, soundtracks and new jack |work=USA Today |date=Sep 24, 1992 |page=4D}}</ref>
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''[[USA Today]]'' wrote that "Grand Puba plumbs rap basics: minimal production with scratching, sampling, funky/drum-oriented grooves and Puba's infectious sing-song voice boasting".<ref name=UT/>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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| all_writing =
| all_writing =
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = Check Tha Resume
| title1 = Check tha Resume
| writer1 = [[Grand Puba|M. Dixon]]
| writer1 = [[Grand Puba|M. Dixon]]
| extra1 = [[Grand Puba]]
| extra1 = [[Grand Puba]]
| length1 = 3:51
| length1 = 3:51
| title2 = 360° (What Goes Around)
| title2 = [[360 Degrees (What Goes Around)|360° (What Goes Around)]]
| writer2 = {{hlist|M. Dixon|R. Miller}}
| writer2 = {{hlist|M. Dixon|R. Miller}}
| extra2 = Grand Puba
| extra2 = Grand Puba
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| total_length = 57:37
| total_length = 57:37
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;Notes
*Tracks 2 and 14 contains excerpts from "Don't Burn Down the Bridge", written by Bonnie Miller and performed by [[Gladys Knight & the Pips]]
*Track 4 contains samples from "[[Impeach the President]]", written by [[Roy C|Roy Charles Hammond]] and performed by the Honey Drippers
*Track 7 contains samples from "Return of the Prodigal Son" as performed by [[Byrdie Green]]
*Track 8 contains samples from "[[Hard to Handle (song)|Hard to Handle]]", written by [[Otis Redding|Otis Ray Redding Jr.]], [[Allen Jones (record producer)|Allen Alvoid Jones Jr.]] and [[Al Bell|Alvertis Isbell]], and performed by [[Otis Redding]]
*Track 9 contains excerpts from "[[Ode to Billie Joe]]", written by [[Bobbie Gentry]] and performed by [[Lou Donaldson]]
*Track 12 contains elements from "Bigger's Theme", written and performed by [[James Mtume]]


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
*[[Grand Puba|Maxwell Dixon]] – vocals, producer <small>(tracks: 1, 2, 4-9, 11-13)</small>, mixing
*[[Grand Puba|Maxwell Dixon]] – vocals, producer <small>(tracks: 1, 2, 4–9, 11–13)</small>, mixing
*[[Mary J. Blige|Mary Jane Blige]] – vocals <small>(track 4)</small>
*[[Mary J. Blige]] – vocals <small>(track 4)</small>
*Anton Pukshansky – bass <small>(track 2)</small>
*Anton Pukshansky – bass <small>(track 2)</small>
*Roland Parkins – bass & guitar <small>(track 6)</small>
*Roland Parkins – bass & guitar <small>(track 6)</small>
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*Simon Bartholomew – producer <small>(track 15)</small>
*Simon Bartholomew – producer <small>(track 15)</small>
*Orlando Aguillen – co-producer <small>(track 15)</small>
*Orlando Aguillen – co-producer <small>(track 15)</small>
*Rob Sutton – engineering <small>(tracks: 1-4, 8, 13)</small>
*Rob Sutton – engineering <small>(tracks: 1–4, 8, 13)</small>
*Vaughn Sessions – engineering <small>(tracks: 5, 9-13)</small>
*Vaughn Sessions – engineering <small>(tracks: 5, 9–13)</small>
*Showtyme – assistant engineering <small>(tracks: 3, 5, 8-12)</small>
*Showtyme – assistant engineering <small>(tracks: 3, 5, 8–12)</small>
*Jack Hersca – assistant engineering <small>(tracks: 6, 7)</small>
*Jack Hersca – assistant engineering <small>(tracks: 6, 7)</small>
*Herb Powers, Jr. – mastering
*Herb Powers, Jr. – mastering
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! scope="col" |Peak<br /> position
! scope="col" |Peak<br /> position
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{{albumchart|Billboard200|28|artist=Grand Puba|rowheader=true|accessdate=May 11, 2019}}
{{album chart|Billboard200|28|artist=Grand Puba|rowheader=true|accessdate=May 11, 2019}}
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{{albumchart|BillboardRandBHipHop|14|artist=Grand Puba|rowheader=true|accessdate=May 11, 2019}}
{{album chart|BillboardRandBHipHop|14|artist=Grand Puba|rowheader=true|accessdate=May 11, 2019}}
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== References ==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{Discogs master|79436|Grand Puba ‎– Reel To Reel}}
*{{Discogs master|79436|Grand Puba – Reel To Reel}}


{{Grand Puba}}
{{Grand Puba}}


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Latest revision as of 01:30, 26 December 2024

For the audio technology, see Reel-to-reel audio tape recording. For other uses, see Reel to reel (disambiguation).
Reel to Reel
Studio album by
Grand Puba
ReleasedOctober 20, 1992
Recorded1991–1992
Studio
GenreHip hop
Length57:37
LabelElektra
Producer
Grand Puba chronology
Reel to Reel
(1992) 		2000
(1995)
Singles from Reel to Reel
  1. "360° (What Goes Around)"
    Released: July 16, 1992
  2. "Check It Out"
    Released: December 4, 1992
  3. "Ya Know How It Goes"
    Released: 1993

Reel to Reel is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Grand Puba. It was released on October 20, 1992, through Elektra Records. The recording sessions took place at Power Play Studios in Long Island City, at Chung King House of Metal, and at The Hit Factory in New York. The album was produced by Grand Puba, Stimulated Dummies, Anthony Latief King, DJ Shabazz, Kid Capri, and the Brand New Heavies.

The album peaked at number 28 on the Billboard 200 and at number 14 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States.

The album was preceded by two charted singles: "360° (What Goes Around)" and "Check It Out". Its lead single, "360° (What Goes Around)", reached No. 68 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 30 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and No. 1 on the Hot Rap Songs. The second single, "Check It Out" featuring Mary J. Blige, made it to No. 85 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and No. 13 on the Hot Rap Songs. The album's third single, "Ya Know How It Goes", was released in 1993 and did not make it to any Billboard charts.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Christgau's Consumer Guide(1-star Honorable Mention)[2]
Entertainment WeeklyB+[3]
RapReviews8.5/10[4]
(The New) Rolling Stone Album Guide[5]
Select[6]
The Source[7]
USA Today[8]

USA Today wrote that "Grand Puba plumbs rap basics: minimal production with scratching, sampling, funky/drum-oriented grooves and Puba's infectious sing-song voice boasting".[8]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Check tha Resume"M. DixonGrand Puba3:51
2."360° (What Goes Around)"
  • M. Dixon
  • R. Miller
Grand Puba4:01
3."That's How We Move It"
  • M. Dixon
  • C. Stanley
DJ Shabazz3:19
4."Check It Out" (featuring Mary J. Blige)
Grand Puba3:32
5."Big Kids Don't Play"M. DixonGrand Puba3:47
6."Honey Don't Front"
4:08
7."Lick Shot"
  • Grand Puba
  • SD50's
4:35
8."Ya Know How It Goes"
Grand Puba4:19
9."Reel to Reel"
Grand Puba3:57
10."Soul Controller"
  • M. Dixon
  • A. King
Latief4:25
11."Proper Education"M. DixonGrand Puba3:35
12."Back It Up"
3:51
13."Baby What's Your Name?"M. DixonGrand Puba2:54
14."360° (What Goes Around) SD50 Remix" (Bonus track)
  • M. Dixon
  • R. Miller
 4:00
15."Who Makes the Loot?" (Bonus track)
  • M. Dixon
  • A. Levy
  • J. Kincaid
  • S. Bartholomew
3:23
Total length:57:37

Personnel

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  • Maxwell Dixon – vocals, producer (tracks: 1, 2, 4–9, 11–13), mixing
  • Mary J. Blige – vocals (track 4)
  • Anton Pukshansky – bass (track 2)
  • Roland Parkins – bass & guitar (track 6)
  • Clarence Stanley – producer (track 3)
  • John 'Geeby' Dajani – producer (tracks: 6, 7), re-mixing (track 14)
  • John Gamble – producer & engineering (tracks: 6, 7), re-mixing (track 14)
  • Dante Ross – producer (tracks: 6, 7), re-mixing (track 14), executive producer
  • Anthony Latief King – producer (track 10)
  • David Anthony Love, Jr. – producer (track 12)
  • Andrew Levy – producer (track 15)
  • Jan Kincaid – producer (track 15)
  • Simon Bartholomew – producer (track 15)
  • Orlando Aguillen – co-producer (track 15)
  • Rob Sutton – engineering (tracks: 1–4, 8, 13)
  • Vaughn Sessions – engineering (tracks: 5, 9–13)
  • Showtyme – assistant engineering (tracks: 3, 5, 8–12)
  • Jack Hersca – assistant engineering (tracks: 6, 7)
  • Herb Powers, Jr. – mastering
  • Carol Bobolts – design
  • Mark Seliger – photography

Charts

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Chart (1992) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[9] 28
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[10] 14

References

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  1. ^ Swihart, Stanton. "Reel to Reel Grand Puba". AllMusic. Retrieved May 11, 2019.
  2. ^ Christgau, Robert (2000). Christgau's Consumer Guide: Albums of the '90s. St. Martin's Griffin. p. 121. ISBN 0-312-24560-2 – via Internet Archive.
  3. ^ Bernard, James (October 30, 1992). "Reel to Reel". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 11, 2019.
  4. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (September 29, 2020). "Grand Puba Reel to Reel". RapReviews. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  5. ^ Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian David (2004). (The New) Rolling Stone Album Guide (4th ed.). Simon and Schuster. p. 102. ISBN 978-0-7432-0169-8 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ Higginbotham, Adam (January 1993). "Reviews: New Albums". Select. p. 72. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  7. ^ Romain, Louis "ATCO" (December 1992). "Record Report: Grand Puba – Reel to Reel". The Source. No. 39. New York. pp. 70, 72. Archived from the original on January 25, 2000. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Jones IV, James T. (Sep 24, 1992). "Soul, soundtracks and new jack". USA Today. p. 4D.
  9. ^ "Grand Puba Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 11, 2019.
  10. ^ "Grand Puba Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 11, 2019.
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