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It's Tee Time

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It's Tee Time
Studio album by
Released1989
Recorded1986–88
Studio
GenreHip hop
Length37:59
LabelProfile
Producer
Singles from It's Tee Time
  1. "It's My Beat"
    Released: 1986
  2. "It's Like That Y'All / I Got Da Feelin'"
    Released: 1987
  3. "On The Smooth Tip"
    Released: 1988
  4. "Let's Dance"
    Released: 1989
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

It's Tee Time is the debut studio album by American rapper Sweet Tee.[2][3] It was released in 1989 via Profile Records. The recording sessions took place at Bayside Sound Recording Studio, Inc. and at Power Play Studios in New York. The album was produced by Hurby Luv Bug, the Invincibles, and Sweet Tee. It features a guest appearance from DJ Jazzy Joyce. The album peaked at number 169 on the US Billboard 200. It spawned five singles: "It's My Beat", "It's Like That Y'All" b/w "I Got Da Feelin'", "On the Smooth Tip" and "Let's Dance".

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Toi Jackson and Hurby Azor

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."On the Smooth Tip"
4:06
2."Let's Dance"
  • Hurby Luv Bug
  • The Invincibles
3:48
3."I Got da Feelin'"
  • Hurby Luv Bug
  • The Invincibles
4:12
4."Show and Prove"
  • Hurby Luv Bug
  • The Invincibles
3:03
5."Work Out"
  • Hurby Luv Bug
  • The Invincibles
4:07
6."It's My Beat" (featuring Jazzy Joyce)
  • Hurby Luv Bug
  • The Invincibles
5:02
7."As the Beat Goes On"
  • Hurby Luv Bug
  • The Invincibles
3:33
8."It's Like That Y'all"
  • Hurby Luv Bug
  • The Invincibles
4:59
9."Why Did It Have to Be Me"
5:09
Total length:37:59

Personnel

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  • Toi "Sweet Tee" Jackson – main artist, songwriter, producer (track 9)
  • Joyce "DJ Jazzy Joyce" Spencer – featured artist (track 6)
  • Karen Anderson – backing vocals (track 5)
  • Lenora Helmm – backing vocals (track 5)
  • Jimmy Young – backing vocals (track 5)
  • Charis'se Rose – backing vocals (track 9)
  • John Ficarrotta – lead guitar, bass
  • Peter Puleo – synthesizer
  • Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor – songwriter, producer, mixing (track 6)
  • Andre DeBourg – recording (tracks: 1-5, 7-9), mixing
  • Patrick Adams – recording (track 6)
  • Howie Weinberg – mastering
  • Janet Perr – art direction, design
  • Caroline Greyshock – photography

Charts

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Chart (1989) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[4] 169
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] 31

References

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  1. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "It's Tee Time - Sweet Tee | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  2. ^ Larkin, Colin (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music. Virgin. p. 330.
  3. ^ Godfrey, Sarah (November 1, 2004). "No Ivy's Growing on These Old-Schoolers". The Washington Post. p. C5.
  4. ^ "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of March 11, 1989". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  5. ^ "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of March 11, 1989". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
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