Down to Earth (Monie Love album)
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Down to Earth is the debut album by Monie Love
, which was released on October 30, 1990, on Warner Bros. Records
. The was somewhat successful, peaking at 109 on the Billboard 200
and 26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
, and spawned three charting singles. "It's a Shame (My Sister)
" became Monie's only top-40 hit in the U.S., which peaked at #26 on the Billboard Hot 100
, while "Monie in the Middle" and "Down 2 Earth" were both successful on the R&B and hip hop charts.
At the 33rd Grammy Awards, "Monie in the Middle" was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance
, but lost to MC Hammer
's "U Can't Touch This
." The following year at the 34th Grammy Awards, she was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance again for "It's a Shame (My Sister)" but lost to LL Cool J
's "Mama Said Knock You Out
."
Monie Love
Simone Riscoe , better known by her stage name Monie Love, is an English emcee and former radio personality in the United States...
, which was released on October 30, 1990, on Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
. The was somewhat successful, peaking at 109 on the 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...
and 26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
, and spawned three charting singles. "It's a Shame (My Sister)
It's a Shame (My Sister)
"It's a Shame " is a 1990 song recorded by British singer Monie Love, featuring True Image. It was the second single from her debut album Down to Earth, and was released in late 1990 in Germany and UK and in early 1991 in the other European countries...
" became Monie's only top-40 hit in the U.S., which peaked at #26 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, while "Monie in the Middle" and "Down 2 Earth" were both successful on the R&B and hip hop charts.
At the 33rd Grammy Awards, "Monie in the Middle" was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance
Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance
The Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance was awarded from 1991 to 2011, alongside the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Previously a single award was presented for Best Rap Performance....
, but lost to MC Hammer
MC Hammer
Stanley Kirk Burrell , better known by his stage name MC Hammer , is an American rapper, entertainer, business entrepreneur, dancer and actor. He had his greatest commercial success and popularity from the late 1980s until the mid-1990s...
's "U Can't Touch This
U Can't Touch This
"U Can't Touch This" is MC Hammer's 1990 super hit signature song, from his album Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em. The album sold more than 10 million copies, due primarily to this single, and gaining multi-platinum certifications from the RIAA, and other Recording Industries.Rick James sued Hammer...
." The following year at the 34th Grammy Awards, she was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance again for "It's a Shame (My Sister)" but lost to LL Cool J
LL Cool J
James Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor...
's "Mama Said Knock You Out
Mama Said Knock You Out (song)
"Mama Said Knock You Out" is a hit single by LL Cool J from his album of the same name. The song famously begins with the line "Don't call it a comeback/I've been here for years." Before "Mama Said Knock You Out" was released, many people felt that LL Cool J's career was waning; his grandmother,...
."
Track listing
- "Monie in the Middle" (Monie Love, Steele)
- "It's a Shame (My Sister)It's a Shame (My Sister)"It's a Shame " is a 1990 song recorded by British singer Monie Love, featuring True Image. It was the second single from her debut album Down to Earth, and was released in late 1990 in Germany and UK and in early 1991 in the other European countries...
" (Garrett, Monie Love, Wonder; sample Performed by Love, True Image; additional vocals by Ultra NatéUltra NatéUltra Naté is an American house music, Dance-pop and sometimes R&B musician who has achieved a respectable amount of success on the pop charts with songs such as "Free" and "If You Could Read My Mind" as part of Stars on 54....
) - "Don't Funk wid the Mo" (Callendar, Hall, Maxwell)
- "Ring My Bell" (Fermie, Monie LoveMonie LoveSimone Riscoe , better known by her stage name Monie Love, is an English emcee and former radio personality in the United States...
) - "R U Single" (Callendar, Hall, Maxwell)
- "Just Don't Give a Damn" (Callendar, Hall, Maxwell)
- "Dettrimentally Stable" (Callendar, Hall, Maxwell)
- "Down 2 Earth" (Callendar, Hall, Maxwell)
- "I Do as I Please" (Monie Love, Steele)
- "Pups Lickin Bone (Monie Love, Tineo)
- "Read Between the Lines" (Callendar, Hall, Maxwell)
- "Swiney Swiney" (Callendar, Hall, Maxwell)
- "Grandpa's Party" (Fermie, Monie Love)