- Source: Close to You (Father MC album)
Close to You is the second studio album by American rapper Father MC. It was released on May 19, 1992, via Uptown Records. The recording sessions took place at Greene St. Recording, Chung King House Of Metal and Soundtrack Studios in New York and The Playground Studios in Closter. The album was produced by Cory Rooney, Prince Markie Dee, DJ Eddie F., Dave "Jam" Hall, Howie Tee, and Nevelle Hodge. The album peaked at number 185 on the Billboard 200 and number 34 on the Top R&B Albums charts in the United States.
It was supported with two singles: "One Nite Stand" and "Everything's Gonna Be Alright". Its lead single, "One Nite Stand", reached number 16 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales and number 22 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The second single off of the album, "Everything's Gonna Be Alright", made it to number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 9 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales, number 24 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, number 2 on the Hot Rap Songs and number 28 on the Rhythmic Top 40 charts. An accompaying music video for the song was directed by Drew Carolan.
AllMusic's Alex Henderson gave the album a favorable review, noting that the "release demonstrates that pop-rap can have integrity", and calling the work "a solid, enjoyable follow-up".
Track listing
Sample credits
Track 1 contains music from "Affection".
Track 2 contains samples from "School Boy Crush / Groovin' the Night Away" performed by Average White Band and "Funky Sensation / Have a Good Time" performed by Gwen McCrae.
Track 3 contains samples from "I Want to Thank You" performed by Alicia Myers and "Impeach the President" performed by the Honeydrippers.
Track 4 contains samples from "Good Times".
Track 5 contains samples from "Flashlight" performed by Parliament.
Personnel
Chart history
References
External links
Father MC – Close To You at Discogs (list of releases)