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Fat Boys is the self-titled debut studio album by American hip hop group the Fat Boys, released on May 29, 1984, by Sutra Records. It was produced by Kurtis Blow . [ 1 ] The album is dedicated to the memory of Rebecca Wimbley and William (Divine) Santos.
The Fat Boys were one of the first rap groups to release full-length rap albums, along with Run-D.M.C., Whodini and Kurtis Blow. Beloved for their comedic, self-deprecating rhymes, the group released seven studio albums, four of which went Gold by RIAA. The first two albums of the group were produced by Kurtis Blow.
The Fat Boys version was released on the Coming Back Hard Again album on the Tin Pan Apple label, and also on a 12" single (5:42 and 3:50 edits) and a 7" single (3:50 edit). The 2009 compilation album Fat Boys On Rewind included it as well. [348] Notable live performances in 1988 included Club MTV and the MTV Video Music Awards.
Two years after the release of “Wipeout,” Robinson left The Fat Boys to pursue a solo career. [10] The Fat Boys went on to release one more record, “Mack Daddy,” in 1991. [11] [12] Wimbley is still active on social media, and regularly posts about the Fat Boys, and also produces Fat Boys merchandise which he promotes via Instagram. [13]
The trio also appeared in the comedy film Disorderlies that same year. They had earlier starred in the feature films Krush Groove (1985) and Knights of the City (1986). [2] The Fat Boys attempted to broaden their artistic scope by releasing On and On (1989), a rap opera album. Its lack of success hastened the demise of the group. [3]
The Fat Boys Are Back is the second studio album by American hip hop group the Fat Boys. It was released on June 1, 1985, via Sutra Records. [4] The album was produced by Kurtis Blow. In the United States, the album peaked at number 63 on the Top Pop Albums and number 11 on the Top Black Albums charts.
The video included cameos by hip hop groups The Fat Boys and Whodini. [1] Although Blow had wanted the video to include footage of the players mentioned in the song, the National Basketball Association would only provide clearance for use of still photos of Micheal Ray Richardson (who is not mentioned in the lyrics). [1]
Crushin' is the fourth studio album by the hip hop group the Fat Boys, released in 1987. [1] [2] It was their breakout album, charting in the top 10 on both Billboard Pop and R&B album charts and selling more than a million copies by the end of the year. [3]