The Final Tic
Studio album by
Crucial Conflict
ReleasedJuly 2, 1996
StudioThe Barn (Chicago, Illinois)
Genre
Length54:21
Label
Producer
Crucial Conflict chronology
Crucial Times
(1993) 		The Final Tic
(1996) 		Good Side, Bad Side
(1998)
Singles from The Final Tic
  1. "Hay"
    Released: April 23, 1996
  2. "Ride the Rodeo"
    Released: 1996
  3. "Showdown"
    Released: 1996
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Entertainment WeeklyB[2]
Muzik[3]

The Final Tic is the debut full-length album by American hip hop group Crucial Conflict from Chicago, Illinois. It was released on July 2, 1996 through Pallas Records and Universal Records, and was entirely produced by member Ralph "Wildstyle" Leverston. The album was a success due in large part to the group's breakthrough single "Hay", peaking at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The album itself also found success in the United States charts, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and at number 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. "Hay" was certified gold on July 19, 1996, and The Final Tic was also certified gold on September 4, 1996 by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Track listing

All music is composed by Ralph "Wildstyle" Leverston

No.TitleLength
1."Intro - Don't Let It"1:37
2."Final Tic"4:05
3."Showdown"4:25
4."Desperado"4:39
5."Life Ain't the Same" (featuring QBall)3:50
6."Hay"4:20
7."Trigger Happy" (featuring Sheena Lee)1:50
8."1-900-Off-Your Square"0:39
9."Lil Advice"4:03
10."Tell It to the Judge" (featuring QBall)4:41
11."Ride the Rodeo" (featuring Toi)3:17
12."To the Left"4:17
13."Just Getting My Money" (featuring Tasha Keller)3:58
14."Get Up"4:20
15."Hay (Remix)" (featuring T-Babe & Toi)4:20
Total length:54:21

Personnel

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[8] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Stanley, Leo. "The Final Tic - Crucial Conflict". AllMusic. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  2. ^ Eddy, Chuck (August 2, 1996). "The Final Tic EW.com". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  3. ^ Ashon, Will (September 1996). "Crucial Conflict: The Final Tic" (PDF). Muzik. No. 16. p. 123. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Crucial Conflict Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  5. ^ "Crucial Conflict Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  6. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  7. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  8. ^ "American album certifications – Crucial Conflict – The Final Tic". Recording Industry Association of America.

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