City Life is the debut studio album by American hip-hop group the Boogie Boys, released on February 18, 1985, by Capitol Records. The album peaked at No. 53 on the Billboard 200. The album had a major hit in America with the single "A Fly Girl."
"A Fly Girl" As one of the first rap groups to sign with a major label, the Boogie Boys were under pressure to create a fresh, new sound. Capitol wanted to release "City Life" as their first single as they felt it would have broader appeal, especially since the song combined rapping and singing. But the Boogie Boys felt "A Fly Girl" would have more impact.
Boogie Boys member Joe "Romeo J.D." Malloy said:
Track listing "Runnin' from Your Love" – 4:58 "Do or Die" – 4:52 "Break Dancer" – 3:23 "A Fly Girl" – 5:51 "City Life" – 4:55 "Party Asteroid" – 5:26 "You Ain't Fresh" – 3:50 "Shake and Break" – 3:51
Personnel Boogie Boys William "Boogie Knight" Stroman – vocals Joe "Romeo J.D." Malloy – vocals Rudy "Lil' Rahiem" Sheriff – vocals
Production David Spradley – producer Ted Currier – producer Bob Rosa – engineer Steve Peck – engineer
Charts Chart (1985) Peak positionBillboard 20056Billboard R&B/HipHop6
Charting Singles YearTitleUS R&B ChartUS Top 1001985 "You Ain't Fresh (High Noon Mix)"60-"A Fly Girl"6102
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