The Desolate One
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| Released | May 3, 1989 | |||
| Studios | Power Play Studios (New York, NY) | |||
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| Length | 38:40 | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| RapReviews | 6.5/10[2] |
The Desolate One is the third studio album by American rapper Just-Ice. It was released in 1989 through Fresh/Sleeping Bag Records. Recording sessions took place at Power Play Studios in New York. Production was handled by KRS-One and Just-Ice himself, with Ivan "DJ Doc" Rodriguez and D-Nice serving as co-producers. It features a guest appearance from Heavy D.
Track listing
[edit]All lyrics are written by Joseph "Just-Ice" Williams Jr.; all music is composed by Lawrence "KRS-One" Parker.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Desolate One" | 5:06 |
| 2. | "...And Justice for All" | 4:12 |
| 3. | "Hardhead" | 4:31 |
| 4. | "Welfare Recipients" | 4:37 |
| 5. | "Ma Touch da Just" | 3:03 |
| 6. | "It's Time I Release" | 4:31 |
| 7. | "In the Jungle" | 3:33 |
| 8. | "Hijack" | 4:30 |
| 9. | "Ram Dance Hall Session" (featuring Heavy D) | 4:37 |
| Total length: | 38:40 | |
Personnel
[edit]- Joseph "Just-Ice" Williams Jr. – lyrics, vocals, producer
- Dwight "Heavy D" Myers – vocals (track 9)
- Lawrence "KRS-One" Parker – producer, mixing
- Ivan 'Doc' Rodriguez – co-producer, engineering
- Derrick "D-Nice" Jones – co-producer
- Howie Weinberg – mastering
- Janette Beckman – photography
- Icon Design, NYC – art direction
Charts
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Cartwright, Garth. "Just-Ice - The Desolate One Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ↑ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (October 24, 2023). "Just-Ice :: The Desolate One – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ↑ "Just-Ice Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1989". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Just-Ice – The Desolate One at Discogs (list of releases)
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