Uncommonly Smooth by Spragga Benz - VitaMusik

ALBUM Explicit

Like Shabba Ranks and Buju Banton before him, upstart dancehall DJ Spragga Benz joined the rush for crossover appeal with this 1995 album. A blend of rough dancehall riddims and familiar pop melodies, Uncommonly Smooth was aimed at American fans just discovering dancehall. Although the CD boasts some gems, such as the contagiously danceable "We'll Take You There," a remake of the Staple Singers' classic "I'll Take You There," this offering largely misses its mark. Filled with sexually explicit, sometimes misogynistic tunes like "So Mi Haffi Dead," which were the core of dancehall music at the time, Benz' lyrics and delivery do nothing to expand the genre beyond hard-hittin' riddims and even harder verses. ~ Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

1. Body Good

by Spragga Benz

Composer: Carlton Grant; Composer
Primary Artist: Spragga Benz; Main Performer
Producer: Dave Kelly; Production

2. No Matey

by Spragga Benz

Composer: Carlton Grant; Composer
Primary Artist: Spragga Benz; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Dixon; Production

3. Hardcore Lovin'

by Spragga Benz

Composer: Carlton Grant; Composer
Primary Artist: Spragga Benz; Main Performer
Producer: Salaam Remi; Production

4. So Mi Hafi Dead

by Spragga Benz

Composer: Carlton Grant; Composer
Primary Artist: Spragga Benz; Main Performer
Producer: Carlton Grant
Lloyd James, Jr.
Lloyd James; Production
Jr.: Lloyd James; Other

5. A-1 Lover

by Spragga Benz, Chevelle Franklyn

Featured Artist: Chevelle Franklyn; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Spragga Benz; Main Performer
Performer: Chevelle Franklyn; Performer
Vocals: Chevelle Franklyn; Performer
Composer: Haldane Browne
Carlton Grant; Composer
Producer: Danny Brownie; Production

6. Thanks & Praises

by Spragga Benz

Composer: Carlton Grant; Composer
Primary Artist: Spragga Benz; Main Performer
Producer: Donovan Germain; Production

7. Good Day

by Spragga Benz

Composer: Lloyd James
Carlton Grant; Composer
Primary Artist: Spragga Benz; Main Performer
Producer: Lloyd James, Jr.
Lloyd James; Production
Jr.: Lloyd James; Other

8. Gang Rival

by Spragga Benz, Blacka Shines

Composer: Mark James
Carlton Grant; Composer
Featured Artist: Blacka Shines; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Spragga Benz; Main Performer
Producer: Robert Dixon
Carlton Grant; Production

9. No Check

by Spragga Benz

Composer: Carlton Grant; Composer
Primary Artist: Spragga Benz; Main Performer
Producer: Dave Kelly; Production

10. Spanish Harlem

by Spragga Benz, Ben E. King

Featured Artist: Ben E. King; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Spragga Benz; Main Performer
Performer: Ben E. King; Performer
Vocals: Ben E. King; Performer
Composer: Phil Spector
Jerry Leiber; Composer
Producer: Danny Brownie; Production

11. We'll Take You There

by Spragga Benz

Composer: Carlton Grant
Al Isbell; Composer
Primary Artist: Spragga Benz; Main Performer
Producer: Mike Baril
Dahved Levy; Production

12. Lonesome Side

by Spragga Benz, Coco Tea

Featured Artist: Coco Tea; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Spragga Benz; Main Performer
Performer: Cocoa Tea; Performer
Vocals: Cocoa Tea; Performer
Composer: Carlton Grant
Colvin Scott; Composer
Producer: Robert Dixon
Carlton Grant; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 11 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Reggae, World, Modern Dancehall, Dancehall

Label

CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 19, 1995

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602577533143