Crushin' is the fourth studio album by the hip hop group the Fat Boys, released in 1987. It would be their breakout album, charting in the top 10 on both Billboard Pop and R&B album charts. A cover version of the Surfaris' hit "Wipe Out" with the Beach Boys singing back-up vocals made it to #12 on the Billboard chart, and #10 on the corresponding R&B listing.
Crushin' | ||||
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Studio album by The Fat Boys | ||||
Released | August 14, 1987 | |||
Studio | D&D Recording Digitel Computer Music INS Recording QUAD Recording Studios Ralston Recording Studio The Sound Solution Soundworks Studios NYC Unique Recording Studios, New York City | |||
Genre | Old school hip hop | |||
Length | 43:03 | |||
Label | Tin Pan Apple/Polydor 831 948 | |||
Producer | The Fat Boys The Latin Rascals Gary Rottger Eddison Electrik, Van Gibbs | |||
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Chart (1987) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[2] | 8 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[3] | 4 |
Chart (1987) | Position |
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US Billboard 200[4] | 65 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 26 |
Year | Single | Chart positions | |
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US Pop | US R&B | ||
1987 | "Wipe Out"[6] | 12 | 10 |
1987 | "Falling In Love"[6] | - | 16 |
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