Richie Rich – Don’t Do It

Description

“Richie Rich – Don’t Do It,” released in 1990 by Big League Records, Inc., is a significant album in the hip-hop genre, particularly noted for its gangsta style. This CD album, produced in the United States, showcases Richie Rich’s distinct approach to storytelling and beat-making in hip-hop.

The album opens with the title track “Don’t Do It,” setting a strong precedent with its compelling narrative and runtime of 4:09. This is followed by “Rodney The Geek,” a 4:32 track that further delves into Richie Rich’s unique storytelling style. “Fr– At Last” extends the album’s thematic depth with a duration of 5:14, exploring more complex narratives.

“Media Hype,” a track featuring D-Loc, continues the album’s exploration of societal themes, clocking in at 4:18. “The Mic Is Mine” and “Lady Ace,” the latter featuring Lady Ace, maintain the album’s dynamic energy, with “Lady Ace” being a notably shorter track at 2:09.

“Female F.E.D” offers a 4:59 minute insight into Richie Rich’s perspective on gender dynamics within the hip-hop scene. “Side Show,” co-produced by Darrin “Digital-D” Harris, adds a different dimension to the album with its runtime of 3:55.

The album also features “The Picnic” and “5MC’s,” another collaboration with D-Loc, which continue to showcase Richie Rich’s skill in blending storytelling with a distinct musical style. The album concludes with “Don’t Do It (Long Vers),” an extended version of the opening track, rounding off the album with a more comprehensive narrative.

The album was produced for J.E.D. Productions and recorded and mixed at Starlight Sound. It was mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering and published by S&D Music. The co-producers included Daryl “Dj Daryl” Anderson and Kirck “Kickin’ Kirk” Crumpler, with engineering by Darrin Harris and Steve Counter. The executive producer was Darrell A. Jackson, and the album was mastered by Brian Gardner and mixed by Steve Counter.

“Don’t Do It” is not just a collection of songs but a representation of Richie Rich’s multifaceted approach to music, combining storytelling, rhythm, and a unique lyrical style to create an album that resonates with the early ’90s hip-hop scene.