''City Life'' is the first

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by American rap group

Boogie Boys The Boogie Boys were an United States, American hip hop group from Harlem, New York City. It was the first hip hop group that signed with Capitol Records, and it had a major hit in America in 1985 with the single "A Fly Girl" and two successful ...

, released on February 18, 1985 by

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. The album peaked at No. 53 on the

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. The album had a major hit in America with the single "A Fly Girl."

"A Fly Girl"

As one of the first rap groups to sign with a major label, the Boogie Boys were under pressure to create a fresh, new sound. Capitol wanted to release "City Life" as their first single as they felt it would have broader appeal, especially since the song combined rapping and singing. But the Boogie Boys felt "A Fly Girl" would have more impact. Boogie Boys member Joe "Romeo J.D." Malloy:

Track listing

# Runnin' From Your Love (4:58) # Do or Die (4:52) # Break Dancer (3:23) # A Fly Girl (5:51) # City Life (4:55) # Party Asteroid (5:26) # You Ain't Fresh (3:50) # Shake and Break (3:51)

Personnel

* William "Boogie Knight" Stroman – vocals * Joe "Romeo J.D." Malloy – vocals * Rudy "Lil' Rahiem" Sheriff – vocals * David Spradley – producer * Ted Currier – producer * Bob Rosa – engineer * Steve Peck – engineer

References

{{Authority control 1985 debut albums Boogie Boys albums Capitol Records albums