Label: Def Jam, Columbia, CBS After the Kangol Crew made up of Dana Dane and Slick Rick broke up, Slick kept his regal English accent in listeners ears by appearing on Doug E. Fresh's 'The Show' and his own 'La Di Da Di.' Slick Rick was the man that people had only heard one-off tunes here and there from so when his album finally dropped in 1987, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick was an instant smash.

Already somewhat seen as an awesome storyteller, Slick Rick's album confirmed his ability to deliver tales that made listeners forget they were listening to a rap song. Sometimes the stories treaded the whymsical in 'Mona Lisa' where there was no real point or moral and other times songs like the criminally tragic 'Children's Story' that made it a point to deliver a deeper meaning. Slick Rick wasn't only known for story spitting, Songs like 'Treat Her Like a Prostitute' and 'Indian Girl' contained some of the most hardcore lyrics recorded at the time.

After he gained legendary status rapping on Doug E. Fresh's 'La Di Da Di,' it was only a matter of time before the world would clutch British-born Ricky Walters to its heart. Rick had already fancied himself a rabid storyteller (and a mighty good one) on Fresh's track 'The Show,' and Great Adventures became. Doo Wop Shoo Bop various artist cd page. Native Instruments B4 Ii Serial Number. Each entry includes cd title, track listing and brief description.

That however didn't stop Rick's crossing over into the mainstream. Over 20 rap and R&B songs sampled pieces from from The Great Adventures of Slick Rick from Montel Jordan's use of 'Children's Story' on to TLC's which used Slick's 'Hey Young World'. — Larry Hester.

Rick “Slick Rick” Walters met Dougie Fresh back in 1984, while Dougie was judging an emcee contest that Rick was entered in. Dougie Liked Rick’s style, which led to Rick joining Dougie’s Get Fresh Crew. In 1985 Dougie and Rick (and the rest of the Get Fresh crew) released the single “The Show”, with the b-side “La Di Da Di”, and both songs would go one to be hailed as hip-hop classics. But with fame comes money, and with money comes problems, especially when mixed with a little greed and a lot of ego. The Get Fresh Crew was no exception. Rick didn’t feel he was getting his just due, so in the immortal words of Ice-Cube, “I saw it commin” that’s why Rick went solo. Russell Simmons signed the free agent to Def Jam and in 1988 Slick Rick released his solo debut The Great Adventures of Slick Rick.

The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick would showcase Ricky D sticking to his strong suit and giving his fans what they wanted: more hilariously zany stories. Def-Jam thought it would be a good idea to bring in two-thirds of the Bomb Squad (Hank Shocklee and Eric Sadler) to handle half of the albums production, while Ricky D would handle the rest (for the most part). The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick is hailed by many as one of the best hip-hop albums of all-time ( The Source also gave it 5 mics), and its critical success was matched commercially, as The Great Adventures would go on to earn a platinum plaque.

Let’s give listen and see if it lives up to its rep. Treat Her Like A Prostitute – Interesting way to start the album. Over his self-produced track, Rick kicks three tales about three cheating chicks in comedic fashion, like only Slick Rick can deliver. While the beat is decent it’s Rick’s razor-sharp storytelling and attention to detail that carrier this song on its shoulders. This was a pretty entertaining intro. The Ruler’s Back – Ricky D lets all competitors know he’s back from his hiatus to reclaim his imaginary throne. In regal fashion, Ricky’s gives biting emcees the middle finger, but he’s not seeking revenge or to embarrass them. He simply wants them to repent for their wicked ways.