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In Control, Volume 1 is the debut studio album by American hip hop record producer Marley Marl of the Juice Crew. It was released on September 20, 1988 through Cold Chillin' Records with distribution via Warner Bros. Records.

In Control, Volume 1
Studio album by
Marley Marl
ReleasedSeptember 20, 1988 (1988-09-20)
Recorded1987–88
Genre
  • East Coast hip hop
  • golden age hip hop
Label
  • Cold Chillin'
  • Warner Bros.
ProducerMarley Marl
Marley Marl chronology
In Control, Volume 1
(1988)		 In Control Volume II (For Your Steering Pleasure)
(1991)
Singles from In Control, Volume 1
  1. "The Symphony"
    Released: 1988
  2. "Droppin' Science"
    Released: 1988
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Robert ChristgauB+[2]

The album compiles ten studio recordings by fellow Juice Crew members and artists affiliated with Marley Marl. It showcased his style of hip hop production and sampling at a time when he became one of the first super-producers in hip hop music.[3] The album is broken down track-by-track by Marley Marl in Brian Coleman's book Check the Technique.[4]

The opulent cover stood in contrast to Marley Marl's real living conditions: "I was still living in the projects. I was paying like $110 a month for my rent, free electricity. So New York City Housing Authority kind of co-produced some of my earlier hits".[5]


Track listing


No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Droppin' Science" (featuring Craig G.)
  • Craig Curry
  • Marlon Williams
4:59
2."We Write the Songs" (featuring Heavy D. and Biz Markie)
5:25
3."The Rebel" (featuring Tragedy Khadafi)
  • Percy Chapman
  • Williams
3:46
4."Keep Your Eye on the Prize" (featuring Master Ace and Action)
  • Duval Clear
  • Williams
5:42
5."The Symphony" (featuring Master Ace, Craig G., Kool G Rap and Big Daddy Kane)
  • Clear
  • Curry
  • Nathaniel Wilson
  • Antonio Hardy
  • Williams
6:06
6."Live Motivator" (featuring Tragedy Khadafi)
  • Chapman
  • Williams
4:45
7."Duck Alert" (featuring Craig G.)
  • Curry
  • Williams
4:12
8."Simon Says" (featuring Master Ace and Action)
  • Clear
  • Williams
4:02
9."Freedom" (featuring M.C. Shan)
  • Shawn Moltke
  • Williams
4:27
10."Wack Itt" (featuring Roxanne Shante)
  • Lolita Gooden
  • Williams
4:45

Personnel



Charts


Chart (1988) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 163
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] 25

References


  1. Witt, Chris. "In Control, Vol. 1 - Marley Marl | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved February 22, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Christgau, Robert (March 14, 1989). "Christgau's Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. New York. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
  3. MacInnes, Paul (June 13, 2011). Marley Marl becomes the first super-producer, due to In Control, Volume One. The Guardian. Guardian News and Media Limited. Retrieved 2011-08-09.
  4. Coleman, Brian. Check The Technique: Liner Notes For Hip-Hop Junkies. New York: Villard/Random House, 2007.
  5. Muhammad, Ali Shaheed; Frannie Kelley. "Marley Marl On The Bridge Wars, LL Cool J And Discovering Sampling". NPR. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  6. "Marley Marl Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  7. "Marley Marl Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 4, 2017.




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