Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha
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Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha is the debut studio album by American
singer group Xscape. After signing a contract with Jermaine Dupri So So Def Recordings
, the album was released by Columbia Records
on October 12, 1993 (see 1993 in music
) in North America
.
It peaked at number seventeen on the Billboard 200 and number three on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart becoming certified platinum
by the RIAA with sales over one million copies sold. It produced four singles "Just Kickin' It
", "Understanding
", "Love on My Mind
", and "Tonight".
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer group Xscape. After signing a contract with Jermaine Dupri So So Def Recordings
So So Def Recordings
So So Def Recordings is a record label based in Atlanta, Georgia, and owned by producer Jermaine Dupri, specializing in Southern hip hop, R&B and bass music.-Beginnings:...
, the album was released by Columbia Records
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
on October 12, 1993 (see 1993 in music
1993 in music
This is a summary of significant events in music in 1993.-January–February:*January 8 – The U.S. Postal Service issues an Elvis Presley stamp. The design was voted on in February 1992....
) in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
.
It peaked at number seventeen on the Billboard 200 and number three on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart becoming certified platinum
Platinum
Platinum is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Pt and an atomic number of 78. Its name is derived from the Spanish term platina del Pinto, which is literally translated into "little silver of the Pinto River." It is a dense, malleable, ductile, precious, gray-white transition metal...
by the RIAA with sales over one million copies sold. It produced four singles "Just Kickin' It
Just Kickin' It
"Just Kickin' It" is a song by American R&B group Xscape. Written by Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal,the song was released as Xscape's first single from the group's 1993 debut album Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha...
", "Understanding
Understanding (song)
"Understanding" is a song by American R&B group Xscape. Written by Manuel Seal,the song was released as the group's second single from the group's 1993 debut album Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha...
", "Love on My Mind
Love on My Mind
"Love on My Mind" is the title of the fourth R&B single by the group Xscape. In the U.S., the song reached number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 16 on the R&B Singles chart.-Formats and tracklistings:CD Single#Love on my Mind - 4:05...
", and "Tonight".
Track listing
- "Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha" (Intro) (Jermaine DupriJermaine DupriJermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
) - 1:12 - "Just Kickin' ItJust Kickin' It"Just Kickin' It" is a song by American R&B group Xscape. Written by Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal,the song was released as Xscape's first single from the group's 1993 debut album Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha...
" (J. Dupri, Seal) - 3:24 - "Pumpin'" (featuring Jermaine DupriJermaine DupriJermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
) (J. Dupri)- 3:59 - "Let Me Know" (Bell, J. Dupri, Seal) - 3:40
- "UnderstandingUnderstanding (song)"Understanding" is a song by American R&B group Xscape. Written by Manuel Seal,the song was released as the group's second single from the group's 1993 debut album Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha...
" (Seal) - 5:41 - "W.S.S. Deez Nuts" (Weather) - 0:44
- "With You" (Bennett, Etheridge, Organized NoizeOrganized NoizeOrganized Noize is an Atlanta-based American hip hop production company made up of Rico Wade, Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown.-History:Among the hit records they have worked on include TLC's "Waterfalls", En Vogue's "Don't Let Go ", and Ludacris' "Saturday "...
) - 4:04 - "Is My Living in Vain?" (Clark SistersThe Clark SistersThe Clark Sisters are an American gospel vocal group consisting of four sisters:Jacky Clark Chisholm, Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark, Dorinda Clark-Cole, and Karen Clark Sheard. A fifth sister, Denise Clark Bradford, no longer performs with the group. The Clark Sisters are the daughters of legendary...
) - 2:48 - "Love on My MindLove on My Mind"Love on My Mind" is the title of the fourth R&B single by the group Xscape. In the U.S., the song reached number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 16 on the R&B Singles chart.-Formats and tracklistings:CD Single#Love on my Mind - 4:05...
" (J. Dupri, Seal) - 3:48 - "Tonight" (Bennett, Etheridge, Organized Noize) - 4:04
- "Just Kickin' ItJust Kickin' It"Just Kickin' It" is a song by American R&B group Xscape. Written by Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal,the song was released as Xscape's first single from the group's 1993 debut album Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha...
" (Remix) (J. Dupri, Seal)- 3:32
Musicians
- LaMarquis Mark Jefferson - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Jermaine Dupri - pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
- Jermaine Dupri, Francesca Restrepo - art direction
- McKinley Horton - keyboardKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, product - Kevin Lively, Phil Tan- engineerEngineerAn engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
- Bernie Grundman, Joe Nicolo, Phil Nicolo, Howie Weinberg- mastering
- Jermaine Dupri, Phil Tan- mixingAudio mixing (recorded music)In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may...
Production
- Vocal assistance: Dionne Farris
- Executive Producer: Jermaine Dupri, M 2 Da T 2 Da M
Charts
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
17 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 3 |