It's a Big Daddy Thing

Album by Big Daddy Kane

Studio album by

Big Daddy Kane

Released

September 19, 1989

Recorded

1989^[1]

Genre

Hip hop

Length

76:32

Label

Cold Chillin'
Warner Bros.

Producer

Big Daddy Kane
Marley Marl
Mister Cee
Prince Paul
Easy Mo Bee
Teddy Riley

Big Daddy Kane chronology

Long Live the Kane
(1988)

It's a Big Daddy Thing
(1989)

Taste of Chocolate
(1990)

Singles from It's a Big Daddy Thing

"Smooth Operator"
Released: August 3, 1989
"I Get the Job Done"
Released: December 23, 1989

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[2]
Robert Christgau	B^[3]
Rolling Stone	^[4]

It's a Big Daddy Thing is the second full-length album by American rapper Big Daddy Kane. It was released on September 19, 1989, by Cold Chillin' Records and Warner Bros. Records.

Background

Unlike his debut album, which was solely produced by Marley Marl, Kane himself produced the majority of the album. Production was also provided by Prince Paul, Easy Mo Bee, Teddy Riley, Mister Cee, as well as Marley Marl. In character with his first album and many other albums of the day, It's a Big Daddy Thing branches out into different styles, from battle rhymes to love ballads and more. His later posturing as a self-proclaimed ladies' man is somewhat foreshadowed by the hit song "Smooth Operator".

Even though "Wrath of Kane" had already been recorded & released on the "I'll Take You There" single, a decision was made to include a live performance taken from the Apollo Theater.

To date, it is his most successful effort commercially, certified gold by RIAA.^[5]

Legacy

In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums.^[6]

In 2008, the single "I Get The Job Done" was ranked number 57 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.^[7]

Track listing

No.	Title	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"It's a Big Daddy Thing"	Prince Paul	3:23
2.	"Another Victory"	Easy Mo Bee	4:53
3.	"Mortal Combat"	Big Daddy Kane	5:24
4.	"Children R the Future"	Big Daddy Kane	4:00
5.	"Young, Gifted and Black"	Marley Marl	3:13
6.	"Smooth Operator"	Big Daddy Kane	4:44
7.	"Calling Mr. Welfare" (featuring DJ Red Alert)	Easy Mo Bee	4:25
8.	"Wrath of Kane" (Live)	Marley Marl	5:00
9.	"I Get the Job Done"	Teddy Riley	5:30
10.	"Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now"	Prince Paul	3:20
11.	"Pimpin' Ain't Easy" (featuring Nice & Smooth, Scoob Lover and Ant Live)	Big Daddy Kane	4:10
12.	"Big Daddy's Theme"	Big Daddy Kane	2:08
13.	"To Be Your Man" (featuring Blue Magic and Chuck Stanley)	Big Daddy Kane	5:45
14.	"The House That Cee Built" (featuring Mister Cee)	Mister Cee	5:28
15.	"On the Move" (featuring Scoob Lover and Scrap Lover)	Big Daddy Kane	5:20
16.	"Warm It Up, Kane"	Big Daddy Kane	4:11
17.	"Rap Summary (Lean On Me)" (Remix)	Marley Marl	5:15
Total length:			1:16:32

Tracks 8 and 17 are omitted from the vinyl version.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1989)	Peak position
UK Albums (OCC)^[8]	37
US Billboard 200^[9]	33
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[10]	4

Year-end charts

Chart (1990)	Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[11]	36

Singles

Year	Single	Peak chart positions^[12]
Year	Single	U.S. Dance	U.S. R&B	U.S. Rap
1989	"Smooth Operator"	17	11	1
1989	"I Get the Job Done"	—	27	9

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)^[13]	Gold	500,000^{^}
^{^} Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

^ Ursula, Melissa; Goldsmith, Dawn; J. Fonseca, Anthony (December 1, 2018). Hip Hop around the World: An Encyclopedia [2 volumes]. ISBN 9780313357596. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
^ "All Music Guide review". All Music Guide. Retrieved October 7, 2009.
^ "Robertchristgau.com review". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved October 7, 2009.
^ Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian David (2004). Rolling Stone review. ISBN 9780743201698. Retrieved 2009-10-07.
^ "RIAA Searchable Database: Big Daddy Kane". RIAA.com. Retrieved October 7, 2009.
^ "Top 100 Best Rap Albums". Rocklist.net. Retrieved 2009-10-07.
^ "VH1's 100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs". prefixmag.com. Retrieved October 7, 2009.
^ "Big Daddy Kane | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
^ "Big Daddy Kane Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
^ "Big Daddy Kane Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1990". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
^ "Big Daddy Kane singles charts". allmusicguide.com. Retrieved October 7, 2009.
^ "American album certifications – Big Daddy Kane – It's a Big Daddy Thing". Recording Industry Association of America.