''Word to the Jaz'' is the debut studio album by American rapper and producer The Jaz from

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. It was released in 1989 via EMI USA, and produced by Bryan "Chuck" New, Pete Q. Harris and The Jaz. The album peaked at number 87 on the

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chart. It featured guest appearance from

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on the song "Hawaiian Sophie", which peaked at number 18 on the

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chart. The single "Let's Play House"/"Buss the Speaker" peaked at number 26 on the ''Billboard''

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chart.

Track listing

Personnel

* Jonathan Burks – main performer, producer *

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– featured performer (track 3) * Bryan Chuck New – producer * Peter Brian Harris – producer * Scott Folks – executive producer * Carol Chen – art direction * Henry Marquez – art direction * Timothy White – photography

Charts

Album Singles

References

External links

* 1989 debut albums EMI Records albums Jaz-O albums Albums produced by Jaz-O {{1980s-hiphop-album-stub