''Here to Save You All'' is the debut album by rapper

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released on April 9, 1996.

Background

It is predominantly produced by B Wiz and only held two guest appearances from

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and

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. It was produced mostly by Chino's close associates, and the lyrical content revolved around dark,

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themes (mostly metaphorical braggadoccio), dismissing the commercialized hip hop that was starting to gain momentum at this time. It contains the infamous but well-known song "Riiiot!" which had a line that possibly alluded to the rumor of West Coast rapper

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being

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. Tupac later called him out on " Hit Em Up," and Chino responded with a freestyle diss. Chino himself stated that the line was not meant as a diss, and he and Tupac were on good terms at the time of his death.

Track listing

Samples

*"Here to Save You All" **"A Song of Innocence" by David Axelrod **"The Sorcerer of Isis" by Power of Zeus *"No Complex" **"

I'm Still Standing "I'm Still Standing" is a song written by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin, from John's 1983 album ''Too Low for Zero''. It was the second single released from the album in the UK, and the first single released in the Un ...

" by Elton John *"Partner To Swing" **"Five/Four" by

Gene Harris Gene Harris (born Eugene Haire, September 1, 1933 – January 16, 2000) was an American jazz pianist known for his warm sound and blues and gospel infused style that is known as soul jazz. From 1956 to 1970, he played in The Three Sounds tri ...

**"To da Break of Dawn" by LL Cool J *"It's All Bad" **"Come Dancing" by Jeff Beck **"After the Dance (Instrumental)" by Marvin Gaye *"Freestyle Rhymes" **"

Peer Pressure Peer pressure is the direct or indirect influence on peers, i.e., members of social groups with similar interests, experiences, or social statuses. Members of a peer group are more likely to influence a person's beliefs, values, and behavior. A g ...

" by Mobb Deep *"Riiiot!" **"Come out of the Rain" by

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**"Lonely Fire" by

Miles Davis Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926September 28, 1991) was an American trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music. Davis adopted a variety of musi ...

**" Last Dayz" by

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**"Don't U Know by

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*"Thousands" **"Summer's Gone" by

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**"The Shit Is Real (

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Remix)" by Fat Joe *"Kreep" **"Levitate" by Becker Brothers **"Repent Walpurgis" by

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**" Creep" by Radiohead *"Many Different Ways" **"Time's Up" by O.C. **"Phony as Ya Wanna Be" by GZA/Genius *"Ghetto Vampire" **"The Sick Rose" by David Axelrod **"Nimrodel / The Procession / The White Rider" by Camel *"Feelin' Evil Again" **"Can I Kick It?" by A Tribe Called Quest *"Rise" **"Been Such a Long Time Gone" by

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**"CB#5" by Ralph Vargas and Carlos Bess

Additional personnel

(Performer) *Gravitation (Performer) *

(Performer) *Dan Charnas (Executive Producer) *Stephen Stickler (Photography)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Here to Save You All 1996 debut albums Chino XL albums American Recordings (record label) albums