Supersonic
Studio album by
J. J. Fad
ReleasedJune 15, 1988
Recorded1987–1988
StudioAudio Achievements (Torrance, CA)[1]
Genre
Length32:34
Label
Producer
J. J. Fad chronology
Supersonic
(1988) 		Not Just a Fad
(1990)
Singles from Supersonic
  1. "Supersonic"
    Released: June 1988
  2. "Way Out"
    Released: 1988
  3. "Is It Love"
    Released: 1988
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[3]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide[4]

Supersonic is the debut full-length studio album by American hip-hop group J. J. Fad. It was released on June 15, 1988, via Ruthless Records with executive production by Eazy-E. The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on September 30, 1988.[5] "Supersonic" was the band's biggest pop hit and was ranked #76 in VH1's 2009 special "100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the '80s".

Background

Audio production was handled by N.W.A members Dr. Dre and DJ Yella, alongside Arabian Prince, who served as co-producer. In addition to the title track ("Supersonic"), the singles were "Way Out" and "Is It Love". The album was distributed by Atco Records, a division of Atlantic Records. The title track was written by group members Dania Maria Birks and Juanita Michelle Burns-Sperling, former members Juanita A. Lee and Fatima Shasheed, and Kim Nazel.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Supersonic"
  • D. Birks
  • F. Shaweed
  • J. Lee
  • J. Burns
3:53
2."Way Out"
  • J. Burns
2:49
3."Blame It On The Muzick"
  • A. Young
3:47
4."In The Mix"
  • M. Franklin
  • J. Burns
3:32
5."Eenie Meenie Beats"
  • D. Birks
  • J. Burns
2:55
6."My Dope Intro"
  • L. Patterson
3:38
7."Let's Get Hyped"
  • A. Young
3:41
8."Now Really"
  • A. Young
3:20
9."Time Tah Get Stupid"
  • A. Young
1:55
10."Is It Love"
  • M. Franklin
  • J. Burns
3:04
Total length:32:34

Personnel

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[9] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Audio Achievements".
  2. ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "Supersonic – J. J. Fad". AllMusic. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
  3. ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 4. MUZE. p. 519.
  4. ^ The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 370.
  5. ^ "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". RIAA. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
  6. ^ "J.J. Fad Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
  7. ^ "J.J. Fad Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
  8. ^ "1988 The Year in Music & Video" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 100, no. 52. December 24, 1988. p. Y-24. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  9. ^ "American album certifications – J.J. Fad – Supersonic - The Album". Recording Industry Association of America.


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