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| On and On | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio album by the Fat Boys | ||||
| Released | 1989 | |||
| Genre | Rap | |||
| Producer | The Fat Boys | |||
| The Fat Boys chronology | ||||
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On and On is the sixth album by the American rap trio the Fat Boys, released in 1989. They marketed it as the first "rapera". The trio supported the album by performing it in full for a New York City charity event. On and On was the trio's final album with Prince Markie Dee.
Production
The group decided to make a rap opera after watching the movie version of the Who's Tommy. Recorded over three months, On and On was written and produced by the trio; it was the first time they had complete control over the recording of one of their albums. It opens and closes with narration from Doctor Dré and Ed Lover. The songs revolve around Buff "The Human Beat Box" Robinson's breakup with his girlfriend and his adventures with the group while searching for an old flame. Robinson also sings on "Rainy, Rainy", although he intended his vocal version to be a demo. The packaging included a libretto. "It's Getting Hot" is set at the NYC nightclub Palladium.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
The Chicago Tribune stated that the "tale is marked variously by playfulness, plenty of bragging and some inspirational study-hard and stop-the-violence messages." Cashbox opined that the trio was influenced by the chart triumphs of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince and called the album "solid enough to compete." Trouser Press dismissed the album as "a boring display of tired clichés and uninspired performances, with none of the cartoony crew's old panache."
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "'Yo' Venture: Doctor Dré and Ed Lover" | |
| 2. | "Lie-Z" | |
| 3. | "Get Down" | |
| 4. | "T'ings Nah Go So" | |
| 5. | "School Days" | |
| 6. | "It's Getting Hot" | |
| 7. | "On and On" | |
| 8. | "Just Lougin'" | |
| 9. | "Knock 'Em Out the Box" | |
| 10. | "Braggin'" | |
| 11. | "Just Hookin'" | |
| 12. | "Trouble" | |
| 13. | "If It Ain't One Thing It's Anuddah (Bruddah)" | |
| 14. | "Rainy, Rainy" | |
| 15. | "After (Words!): Doctor Dre and Ed Lover" |
References
- "Fat Boys Biography by Andy Kellman". AllMusic. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- "The Fat Boys". Hip Hop Connection. No. 10. November 1989. p. 12.
- Grein, Paul (August 20, 1989). "New Notes". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 65.
- ^ "Fat Boys' new album will be a 'rap opera'". The Gazette. Los Angeles Daily News. August 12, 1989. p. H10.
- Elias, Thomas (September 14, 1989). "Now it's rap opera". The Ottawa Citizen. p. D15.
- Perrone, Pierre (December 12, 1995). "Darren Robinson". Gazette. The Independent. p. 16.
- ^ Wayne, Renee Lucas (October 5, 1989). "Fat Boys Built to Rap Opera". Features. Philadelphia Daily News. p. 39.
- "On and On Fat Boys". AllMusic. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- Popson, Tom (August 25, 1989). "Yo, Figaro!". Friday. Chicago Tribune. p. 7.
- Albert, George (November 10, 1989). "New releases". The Sentinel. Carlisle: Cashbox. p. D5.
- "Fat Boys". Trouser Press. Retrieved January 4, 2025.