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  • Artist: Xscape
  • Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Release Date: 1995
  • Genre: Rhythm & Blues

Review

Xscape's follow-up to their hit debut Hummn' Comin' at 'Cha is an improvement on their first record, demonstrating gains both in terms of music and lyrics. Before, Xscape were part of the large brigade of sexually-obsessed R&B groups, selling a number of copies of their carnal single, "Just Kickin' It." While they are still sexual on their second album, Off the Hook, it doesn't overwhelm the music as it did on their debut. Recording with producers Dupri, Daryl Simmons, and Organized Noize on various tracks, the group has developed into impressive musicians, with a thorough grasp of slow, seductive soul and slick funk. Off the Hook may run a little long -- the 12 songs clock in at well over an hour -- but the record proves that Xscape has staying power. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Do Your Thang Isaac Hayes Xscape (1:51)
Feels So Good (Lyrics) Jermaine Dupri, Xscape, Carl Lowe Xscape (3:32)
Hard to Say Goodbye (Lyrics) C. Lowe, Xscape, Manuel Seal, Jr., Jermaine Dupri Xscape (3:45)
Can't Hang (Lyrics) MC Lyte, Xscape, C. Lowe Xscape (3:46)
Who Can I Run To? Frank Alstin, Daryl Simmons, Richard Roebuck Xscape (3:37)
Hip Hop Barber Shop Request Line (Lyrics) E. Weathers, C. Smith, Robert Diggs Xscape (:49)
Do You Want To (Lyrics) Daryl Simmons Xscape (5:42)
What Can I Do? Larry Troutman, Robert Walter, Shirley Murdock, Jermaine Dupri, Hank Shocklee, Roger Troutman Xscape (3:05)
Do Like Lovers Do (Lyrics) C. Lowe, Jermaine Dupri, Xscape Xscape (4:36)
Work Me Slow (Lyrics) Daryl Simmons Xscape (4:12)
Love's a Funny Thing (Lyrics) Xscape Xscape (5:27)
Keep It on the Real (Lyrics) Organized Noize, Erik Nuri Xscape (4:23)

Credits

Lornax Spaulding (Guitar), Organized Noize (Vocals (Background)), Delores Major (Violin), Thomas Rickert (Assistant Engineer), Allen Smith (Keyboards), Percy Smith (Keyboards), Daryl Simmons (Mixing), Phil Tan (Engineer), Dean Grant (Keyboards), Daryl Simmons (Producer), David Maderich (Make-Up), Randy Hutchinson (Drums), MC Lyte (?), Jermaine Dupri (Producer), Jermaine Dupri (Executive Producer), Phil Tan (Mixing), Kevin Lively (Mixing Assistant), Wendy Smith (Hair Stylist), Zachary Scott (Bass), Thom "TK" Kidd (Engineer), Bruno Speight (Guitar), Organized Noize (Producer), Organized Noize (Drum Programming), Colette Howard (Keyboards), Nzingha (Make-Up), Shawnique Hill (Clothing/Wardrobe), Skeeter Rock (DJ), Carl-So-Lowe (Keyboards), Organized Noize (Keyboard Programming), Thomas Rickert (Mixing Assistant), Jermaine Dupri (Drum Programming), Daryl Simmons (Keyboards), Marie Davis (Hair Stylist), LaMarquis Mark Jefferson (Bass), Manuel Seal, Jr. (Keyboards), Xscape (Vocals (Background)), Carl-So-Lowe (Producer), Preston Crump (Bass), John Frye (Mixing Assistant), Ralph Stacy (Bass), Allen "Grip" Smith (Director), Jeffrey Woodly (Hair Stylist), Donnie (Wardrobe Assistant), John Frye (Assistant Engineer), Jermaine Dupri (Stylist), Michelle Willems (Art Direction), Bernie Grundman (Mastering), Michael Mauldin (Executive Producer), Jermaine Dupri (Keyboards), Tommy Martin (Guitar), Alex Lowe (Mixing Assistant), Daryl Simmons (Drum Programming), Bernasky Wall (Engineer)
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Off the Hook
Studio album by Xscape
Released July 18, 1995
Recorded 1994-1995
Genre Contemporary R&B
Label So So Def
Producer Jermaine Dupri, Carl-So-Lowe, Organized Noize, Daryl Simmons
Professional reviews
Xscape chronology
Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha
(1993)		 Off the Hook
(1995)		 Traces of My Lipstick
(1998)
Singles from Off The Hook
  1. "Feels So Good"
    Released: June 6, 1995
  2. "Who Can I Run To"
    Released: October 3, 1995
  3. "Do You Want To"
    Released: April 5, 1996
  4. "Can't Hang"
    Released: May 2, 1996

Off The Hook is the second studio album by American R&B singer group Xscape, released by So So Def Recording on July 18, 1995 in North America. The album was production by Jermaine Dupri features a guest appearance by MC Lyte. Off The Hook spawned four singles including "Feels So Good", "Do You Want To", "Who Can I Run To" and "Can't Hang".

"Off The Hook" was certified platinum by the RIAA.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Do Your Thang" (Hayes) - 1:51
  2. "Feels So Good" (J. Dupri, Lowe, Xscape) - 3:32
  3. "Hard To Say Goodbye" (J. Dupri, Lowe, Seal, Xscape) - 3:45
  4. "Can't Hang" (featuring MC Lyte) (J. Dupri, Lowe, MC Lyte, Xscape) - 3:46
  5. "Who Can I Run To" (Alstin, Roebuck, Simmons) - 3:37
  6. "Hip-Hop Barbershop Request Line" (Diggs, Dupri, Smith, Weathers) - 0:49
  7. "Do You Want To" (Simmons) - 5:42
  8. "What Can I Do" (Bell, Dupri, Murdock, Sad, Shocklee, Troutman, Troutman, Walter) - 3:05
  9. "Do Like Lovers Do" (J. Dupri, Lowe, Xscape) - 3:46
  10. "Work Me Slow" (Simmons) - 4:12
  11. "Love's a Funny Thing" (Kendricks, Xscape) - 5:27
  12. "Keep It On the Real" (K. Bennett, Nuri, Organized Noize) - 4:23

Credits and personnel

Musicians

  • Preston Crump, LaMarquis Mark Jefferson, Zachary Scott- bass
  • Randy Hutchinson - drums
  • Tommy Martin - guitar
  • Bruno Speight - guitar
  • Delores Major - violin
  • Lornax Spaulding - guitar
  • Ralph Stacy - bass

Production

  • Executive producers: Jermaine Dupri, Michael Mauldin,
  • Producers: Carl-So-Lowe, Organized Noize
  • Vocal assistance: Organized Noize, Xscape
  • Engineers: Thom "TK" Kidd, Phil Tan, Bernasky Wall
  • Assistant engineers: John Frye, Thomas Rickert
  • Mixing: Mick Guzauski, Daryl Simmons, Phil Tan
  • Mixing assistance: John Frye, Kevin Lively, Alex Lowe, Thomas Rickert
  • Programming: Felipe Elgueta, John "J.R." Robinson, Glen Woodward

Charts

Chart (1995) Peak
position
UK Albums Chart 127
U.S. Billboard 200 23
U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 3

References

v • d • e
Xscape
Kandi Burruss · LaTocha Scott · Tameka Scott · Tameka "Tiny" Cottle · Kiesha Miles
Studio albums
Other albums
Singles
"Just Kickin' It" · "Understanding" · "Love on My Mind" · "Tonight" · "Is My Living in Vain" · "Feels So Good" · "Who Can I Run To" · "Do You Want To" · "Can't Hang" · "The Arms of the One Who Loves You" · "My Little Secret" · "What's Up"
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