To Your Soul is the second studio album by American rapper and producer the Jaz, from New York, New York. It was released on July 16, 1990, via EMI USA.
Background The album was recorded at D&D Studios, in New York City, New York, and was primarily produced by Jaz-O. The album also received production contributions from Prince Paul, Vandy C, and Chad Elliott. Jay-Z appears on two tracks. Its two singles, "The Originators" and "A Groove (This Is What U Rap 2)," peaked at No. 13 and No. 18, respectively, on the Hot Rap Songs chart.
Critical reception Joshua Clover, in his book 1989: Bob Dylan Didn’t Have This to Sing About, called the album "vital, serious, deeply musical, with playful lyrics that come at varying speeds, sometimes blunt and heavy on the beat, sometimes syncopated and sudden, looking for a way to slip past any defense."
Track listing
Personnel Jonathan Burks – main performer, producer (tracks: 1, 3, 6–7, 9–10, 12–14) Shawn Corey Carter – featured performer (tracks: 2, 13) Chad "Dr. Cuess" Elliott – producer (tracks: 3, 6, 9, 12) Vandy Colter – producer (tracks: 5, 8, 11), engineering Paul Edward Huston – producer (tracks: 2, 4) Dwayne Alexander – executive producer Gary Clugston – engineering Kieran Walsh – engineering Mike Rogers – engineering Herb Powers Jr. – mastering Henry Marquez – art direction Lu Ann Graffeo – design Jeffrey Scales – photography
Charts Singles Year Song Peak positions US Rap1990 "The Originators" 131991 "A Groove (This Is What U Rap 2)" 18
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