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Smooth Assassin

1990 studio album by Grand Daddy I.U.

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Smooth Assassin is the debut studio album by the American rapper Grand Daddy I.U., from Queens, New York. It was released in 1990 via Cold Chillin' Records. The album was produced by Biz Markie, with Cutmaster Cool V serving as the co-producer and mixer of the album.

01Critical reception

Professional ratings
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AllMusic
RapReviews8.5/10

The Washington Post concluded that "Grand Daddy's rhymes and metaphors are often limited, his 'smooth' delivery is actually boring and the two add up to a real yawner of an album."

02Track listing

  1. "The U Is Smooth" - 5:00
  2. "Pick Up the Pace" - 4:22
  3. "Something New" (featuring Desiree Price, Raezia Rolle & Toni Rolle) - 4:49
  4. "I Kick Ass" - 5:05
  5. "Mass Destruction" - 3:58
  6. "Gals dem So Hot" - 4:40
  7. "Girl in the Mall" - 4:47
  8. "Kay Cee Is Nasty" - 1:56
  9. "Nobody Move" - 4:27
  10. "Dominos" - 4:24
  11. "Behind Bars" - 4:29
  12. "Soul Touch" - 4:16
  13. "This Is a Recording" - 5:12
  14. "Sugar Free" (featuring Mary Brown) - 5:01
  15. "Phuck 'Em Up U" - 2:27
  16. "Shout Outs" - 2:42

03Samples

The U Is Smooth

Pick Up the Pace

Something New

I Kick Ass

Mass Destruction

Girl in the Mall

Kay Cee Is Nasty

Nobody Move

Dominos

Behind Bars

Soul Touch

Sugar Free

Phuck 'Em Up U

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