Back in the Day (Illegal song)
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"Back in the Day" was the third and final single released from Illegal
's debut album, The Untold Truth
. It was written by members Jamal and Malik, each detailing their hardships growin up. The song peaked at 80 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks
and 21 on the Hot Rap Singles and was the last release from Illegal.
Illegal (group)
Illegal was a short-lived hip hop duo composed of Jamal Phillips and Malik Edwards that was signed to Rowdy Records...
's debut album, The Untold Truth
The Untold Truth
The Untold Truth is the only album by the group Illegal, which was released on August 24, 1993, on Rowdy/Arista/BMG Records and featured production from Lord Finesse, Diamond D, Biz Markie, and Erick Sermon. The album was a minor success, peaking at #119 on the Billboard 200 and #19 on the Top...
. It was written by members Jamal and Malik, each detailing their hardships growin up. The song peaked at 80 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
and 21 on the Hot Rap Singles and was the last release from Illegal.
A-Side
- "Back in the Day" (Rowdy Main Mix)- 5:05
- "Back in the Day" (Radio Edit)- 4:15
- "Back in the Day" (Accapella Mix)- 4:59
- "Back in the Day" (Percapella Mix)- 5:02
B-Side
- "Back in the Day" (Album Version)- 5:10
- "Back in the Day" (Extended Instrumental)- 3:20
- "Stick 'Em Up"- 4:22