Heavy | ||||
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Studio album by Heavy D | ||||
Released | June 15, 1999 | |||
Recorded | 1998-1999 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 45:10 | |||
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Uptown Records Universal Records |
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Producer |
Heavy D Tony Dofat Erick Sermon The Ummah |
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Allmusic |
Heavy is the second album by rapper Heavy D. The album was released on June 15, 1999 for Uptown Records and was produced by Heavy D, Tony Dofat, Erick Sermon, and The Ummah. The album was a mild success, making it to #60 on the Billboard 200 and #10 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It is Heavy D's lowest selling album to date at a little over 500,000 units sold. Guests on the album include Cee-Lo, Q-Tip, Chico DeBarge, Big Pun and Eightball. Two Music Videos were Made: "Don't Stop" (directed by Diane Martel) & "On Point" f/Big Pun & Eightball (directed by Terry Heller)
"Listen" samples "Fly Like an Eagle" by Steve Miller Band
"Don't Stop" samples "Look Alike" by Bob James
"Ask Heaven" samples "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin
"On Point" samples "You Make Me Feel Like This (When You Touch Me)" by Love Unlimited Orchestra
"You Nasty Hev" samples "La Di Da Di" by Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick