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The Fat Boys Are Back is the second studio album by the hip hop group the Fat Boys, released on June 1, 1985, by Sutra Records. The album was produced by Kurtis Blow.[4] The album peaked at number 63 on the US Billboard 200, and number 11 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on January 9, 1986.

The Fat Boys Are Back
Studio album by The Fat Boys
Released	June 1, 1985
Recorded	1985
Genre	Hip hop
Length	43:47
Label	Sutra
Producer	Kurtis Blow
The Fat Boys chronology
Fat Boys (1984) The Fat Boys Are Back (1985) Big & Beautiful (1986)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Robert Christgau	C+[2]
Rolling Stone	[3]

The album contains three the Billboard singles: "The Fat Boys Are Back", "Hard Core Reggae" and "Don't Be Stupid". The song "Pump It Up" was performed in the movie Krush Groove during the Disco Fever scene.^{[citation needed]}

Track listing

1. "The Fat Boys Are Back" (Kurtis Walker, Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley, Darren Robinson) – 6:10
2. "Don't Be Stupid" (Kurtis Walker) – 5:40
3. "Human Beat Box" (Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley, Darren Robinson) – 3:16
4. "Yes, Yes, Y'All" (Kurtis Walker, Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley, Darren Robinson) – 5:16
5. "Hard Core Reggae" (Kurtis Walker, David Reeves, Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley, Darren Robinson) – 5:58
6. "Pump It Up" (Kurtis Walker, David Reeves, Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley, Darren Robinson) – 6:25
7. "Fat Boys Scratch" (Damon Wimbley) – 5:02
8. "Rock 'N' Roll" (Kurtis Walker, David Reeves, Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley, Darren Robinson) – 6:00

Personnel

• Musicians: Steve Breck, Kurtis Blow, Danny Harris, Dave Ogrin, David Reeves
• Background vocals: Michelle Cobbs (track 1), Fonda Rae (1), Alyson Williams (1), Kurtis Blow (6), Larry Green (6), Danny Harris (6), David Reeves (6)
• Mixing: Kurtis Blow, Dave Ogrin
• Executive producer: Art Kass, Charles Stettler
• Mastering: Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs
• Photography: Raeanne Rubenstein
• Design: Lynda West

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1985)	Peak position
US Billboard 200[5]	63
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6]	11

Year	Song	Chart	Peak position
1985	"The Fat Boys Are Back"	US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)[7]	27
	"Hard Core Reggae"		52
	"Don't Be Stupid"		62

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[8]	Gold	500,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

External links

• The Fat Boys Are Back at Discogs
• The Fat Boys Are Back at RapGenius

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