Ahmad
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 24, 1994
Recorded1993–94
StudioWinsonic Process & Recording Studios
GenreWest Coast hip hop
Length54:42
Label
Producer
Singles from Ahmad
  1. "Back in the Day"
    Released: 1994
  2. "You Gotta Be"
    Released: August 30, 1994
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
RapReviews8.5/10[2]
Robert ChristgauA-[3]

Ahmad is the debut studio album by American rapper Ahmad.[4] It was released on May 24, 1994, through Giant/Reprise Records. Production was handled by Redfoo, Brian C. Walls, Maurice Thompson, and Ahmad himself, who also served as executive producer together with Cassandra Mills and Lloyd Winston. The album produced two singles: "Back in the Day" and "You Gotta Be".

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Freak"
  • Brian C. Walls
  • Ahmad (co.)
5:06
2."Back in the Day"
5:18
3."Touch the Ceiling"
  • Kendal
  • Ahmad (co.)
3:54
4."The Jones'"
  • Lewis
  • Gordy
  • Kendal
  • Ahmad (co.)
4:24
5."Can I Party?"
  • Maurice Thompson
  • Ahmad (co.)
3:47
6."You Gotta Be..."
  • Kendal
  • Ahmad (co.)
4:26
7."We Want the Funk"
  • Lewis
  • Gordy
  • Kendal
  • Ahmad
4:52
8."The Palladium"
  • Lewis
  • Gordy
  • Kendal
  • Ahmad (co.)
4:49
9."Homeboys First"
  • Lewis
  • Gordy
  • Kendal
  • Ahmad (co.)
3:51
10."Ordinary People"
  • Kendal
  • Ahmad (co.)
3:53
11."Back in the Day" (Remix)  5:07
12."Back in the Day" (Jeep Mix)  5:15
Total length:54:42
Sample credits

Personnel

  • Ahmad Lewis – vocals, producer (track 7), co-producer (tracks: 1-6, 8-10), re-mixing (tracks: 11, 12), arranger, executive producer, sleeve notes
  • Brenda Lee Eager – backing vocals (tracks: 1, 4, 6, 7, 10)
  • Cynthia Bass – backing vocals (tracks: 1, 4, 7)
  • Della Miles – backing vocals (tracks: 1, 4, 7)
  • Roger Troutman – backing vocals (tracks: 4, 7)
  • David Elliot – backing vocals (track 10)
  • Stan "The Guitar Man" Jones – guitar (tracks: 1, 2, 7, 10-12), bass (track 5)
  • Michael Angelo Saulsberry – strings & horns (tracks: 11, 12)
  • Brian C. Walls – producer (track 1)
  • Stefan Kendal "Redfoo" Gordy – producer (tracks: 2-4, 6-10), sleeve notes
  • Maurice Thompson – producer (track 5), re-mixing (tracks: 11, 12)
  • Winston Johnson – recording (tracks: 1, 2, 4-8, 10), mixing (tracks: 1-10)
  • Richard "Segal" Huredia – recording (tracks: 2, 3, 5, 9)
  • Nazeeh Islam – recording assistant (tracks: 1-10)
  • Brian "Big Bass" Gardner – mastering
  • Cassandra Mills – executive producer
  • Lloyd Winston – executive producer
  • Gregory Gilmer – art direction
  • Amy Guip – photography
  • Dave Jacobson – A&R

Charts

Chart (1994) Peak
position
US Top R&B Albums (Billboard) 48
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) 8

References

  1. Loftus, Johnny. "Ahmad, Ahmad Lewis - Ahmad Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  2. Jost, Matt (May 10, 2005). "Ahmad :: Ahmad :: Giant Records". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  3. Christgau, Robert (July 1994). "Consumer Guide". www.robertchristgau.com. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  4. Hunt, Dennis (September 17, 1994). "He Wants to Chase the Gangstas Out of Rap : Pop music: Ahmad's single 'Back in the Day,' which offers a different perspective on life in South-Central L.A., is G-rated--and a hit". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
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