The Incredible Base is the only solo studio album by American rapper Rob Base. It was released on November 21, 1989, via Profile Records.[3] Recording sessions took place at Hillside Sound Studio in Englewood, New Jersey. Production was handled by William Hamilton, Rob Base and David Wynn. The album made it to #50 on the Billboard 200 and #20 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
| The Incredible Base | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 21, 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1989 | |||
| Studio | Hillside Sound Studio (Englewood, New Jersey) | |||
| Genre | Golden age hip hop | |||
| Length | 45:52 | |||
| Label | Profile Records | |||
| Producer | ||||
| Rob Base chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Village Voice | B+[2] |
Track listing edit
All music is composed by Rob Base and William Hamilton, except tracks 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 co-produced with David Wynn
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Turn It Out (Go Base)" | |
| 2. | "Get Up and Have a Good Time" | |
| 3. | "Rumors" | |
| 4. | "Hype It Up" | |
| 5. | "The Incredible Base" | |
| 6. | "War" | |
| 7. | "Outstanding" | |
| 8. | "If You Really Want to Party" | |
| 9. | "Dope Mix" | |
| 10. | "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" | |
| Total length: | 45:52 | |
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
| Chart (1989–1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[4] | 50 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 20 |
Year-end charts edit
| Chart (1990) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] | 69 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[7] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ Henderson, Alex. "The Incredible Base - Rob Base | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (May 29, 1990). "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "Rob Base Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "Rob Base Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1990". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ "American album certifications – ROB BASE – THE INCREDIBLE BASE". Recording Industry Association of America.
External links edit
- The Incredible Base at Discogs (list of releases)