Showbiz & A.G. (album)

Showbiz & A.G.
EP by
ReleasedMarch 17, 1992 (1992-03-17)
Recorded1991
StudioJazzy Jay Recording Studios (The Bronx, NY)
GenreHip-hop
Length30:42
Label
Producer
Showbiz & A.G. chronology
Showbiz & A.G.
(1992)
Runaway Slave
(1992)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
RapReviews7.5/10[2]

Soul Clap (also labeled as Showbiz & A.G.) is the debut extended play by American underground hip-hop duo Showbiz and A.G. It was self-released in 1991 via their own independent record label Showbiz Records; and re-released on March 17, 1992 though London/Payday Records after signing a record deal. Production was handled by Showbiz and Diamond D. It features guest appearances from Lord Finesse and Diamond D on the posse cut "Diggin' in the Crates", which later became the name of hip-hop collective D.I.T.C. Songs "Party Groove", "Soul Clap" and "Catchin' Wreck" later was featured on the duo's debut LP Runaway Slave.

Track listing

1992 release
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"Showbiz1:05
2."Party Groove" (Instrumental)
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
Showbiz3:17
3."Soul Clap" (Short Version)
4:01
4."Catchin' Wreck"
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
Showbiz4:15
5."Party Groove" (Bass Mix)
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
Showbiz3:19
6."Diggin' In the Crates"
Showbiz6:01
7."Soul Clap" (Off Beat Mix)
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
  • Kirkland
Showbiz4:18
8."Giant In the Mental"
  • Lemay
  • Barnes
Showbiz4:26
Total length:30:42

Personnel

  • Rodney "Showbiz" LeMay – main artist
  • Andre "A.G." Barnes – main artist
  • Joseph "Diamond D" Kirkland – producer (track 3), vocals (track 6)
  • Robert "Lord Finesse" Hall – vocals (track 6)
  • Christopher "DJ Premier" Martin – scratches (track 8)
  • Chris Conway – engineering
  • Gary Buchman – engineering
  • John "Jazzy Jay" Bayas – engineering
  • Tony Dawsey – mastering
  • Alli Truch – art direction

References

  1. ^ Henderson, Alex. "Showbiz & A.G. - Showbiz & A.G. | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  2. ^ Jost, Matt (January 5, 2010). "Showbiz & AG :: Party Groove/Soul Clap EP – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved November 8, 2020.