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''Spice 1'' is the debut album by American rapper Spice 1, released April 14, 1992 on Jive Records. The album was produced by Ant Banks, Blackjack, E-A-Ski & CMT and Spice 1. It peaked at number 14 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 82 on the ''Billboard'' Top Heatseekers.〔(((( Spice 1 > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))) ). All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-01-10.〕 One single, "Welcome to the Ghetto", peaked at number 39 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and at number 5 on the ''Billboard'' Rap Songs.〔(((( Spice 1 > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles ))) ). All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-01-10.〕 Along with singles, music videos were produced for four songs, including: "In My Neighborhood",〔(Spice 1 - "In My Neighborhood" (official video) ). YouTube. Retrieved on 2010-02-04.〕 "Welcome to the Ghetto",〔(Spice 1 - "Welcome to the Ghetto" (official video) ). YouTube. Retrieved on 2010-02-04.〕 "187 Proof"〔(Spice 1 - "187 Proof" (official video) ). YouTube. Retrieved on 2010-02-04.〕 and "East Bay Gangsta".〔(Spice 1 - "East Bay Gangsta" (official video) ). YouTube. Retrieved on 2010-02-04.〕 Richie Rich makes a cameo appearance in "Welcome to the Ghetto". "East Bay Gangsta" and "Welcome to the Ghetto" were B-sides on the other singles. The album was included in the Source Magazine's 100 greatest hip hop albums. == Critical reception == Allmusic - "...His style, an appropriate mix of irony, disdain, acceptance and confusion, never succumbs to the situation or seeks to justify or downplay the sense of impending doom."〔 ''Entertainment Weekly'' (7/24/92, p. 60) - "...Spice 1's lyrics are clever enough to make you forget you've heard it all before...his tales unfold with the drama of short stories..."〔 iTunes Store - "...with a large serving of gunplay and ghetto storytelling. Spice's unique vocal style showcased an uncanny ability to twist and contort his flow...the bass-heavy beats still knock with authority, ideal for bumping in the scraper..."〔(Review: ''Spice 1'' ). iTunes Store. Retrieved on 2010-01-10.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Spice 1 (album)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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