Livin' Proof
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| Studio album by Group Home | ||
| Released | November 21, 1995 | |
| Genre | Hip Hop | |
| Length | 49:12 | |
| Label | Payday Records | |
| Producer(s) | DJ Premier Big Jaz Guru |
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| Professional reviews | ||
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| Group Home chronology | ||
| Livin' Proof (1995) |
A Tear For The Ghetto (1999) |
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Livin' Proof is the debut album from Gang Starr affiliates Group Home. The album featured the hit underground single "Supa Star", and featured the acclaimed production work of legend DJ Premier. The album is known both for the sub-par rhyming and superior instrumental work. It is widely considered to be Premier's most focused work to date but is often overshadowed by his work with more proficient rappers.
[edit] Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
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| 1 | "Intro" | DJ Premier | *Interlude* |
| 2 | "Inna Citi Life" | DJ Premier | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker |
| 3 | "Livin' Proof" | DJ Premier | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker |
| 4 | "Serious Rap Shit" | Guru | Guru, Lil' Dap, Big Shug |
| 5 | "Suspended In Time" | DJ Premier | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker, Jeru the Damaja |
| 6 | "Sacrifice" | DJ Premier | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker |
| 7 | "Up Against The Wall (Low Budget Mix)" |
DJ Premier | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker |
| 8 | "4 Give My Sins" | Big Jaz | Melachi the Nutcracker, Lil' Dap |
| 9 | "Baby Pa" | DJ Premier | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker |
| 10 | "2 Thousand" | DJ Premier | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker |
| 11 | "Supa Star" | DJ Premier | Melachi the Nutcracker, Lil' Dap |
| 12 | "Up Against The Wall (Getaway Car Mix)" |
DJ Premier | Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker |
| 13 | "Tha Realness" | DJ Premier | Smiley the Ghetto Child, Lil' Dap, Melachi the Nutcracker, Jack the Ripper |
[edit] Album Chart Positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | ||
| Billboard 200 | Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | Top Heatseekers | ||
| 1995 | Livin Proof | - | #34 | #12 |
[edit] Singles Chart Positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | |||
| Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | ||
| 1995 | "Supa Star" | #85 | #85 | #19 | #8 |
| "Livin Proof" | - | - | #26 | #5 | |
| 1996 | "Suspended In Time" | - | #82 | #34 | #10 |
