The Ruler's Back | ||||
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Studio album by Slick Rick | ||||
Released | July 2, 1991 | |||
Genre | Golden age hip hop | |||
Length | 45:55 | |||
Label |
Def Jam, Columbia CK 47372 (North America) |
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Producer | Russell Simmons (exec.), Vance Wright, Slick Rick, Mr. Lee | |||
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Singles from The Ruler's Back | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | link |
Robert Christgau | A- link |
Entertainment Weekly | B link |
Los Angeles Times | link |
Rolling Stone | link |
The Ruler's Back is the second studio album by British-American rapper Slick Rick, released July 2, 1991, on Def Jam Recordings. It features production from Vance Wright, Slick Rick and Mr. Lee. The album and its music videos were quickly recorded and filmed before Slick Rick was sentenced to a 5-year prison term.
Upon its release, The Ruler's Back achieved notable chart success, peaking at number 29 on the Billboard 200, and number 18 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album features the hit single "I Shouldn't Have Done It", which peaked at number 2 on the Hot Rap Singles.