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Bullet from a Gun | |
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Studio album by | |
Released | 1988 |
Genre | Hip hop |
Length | 59:46 |
Label | Tuff City Records |
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AllMusic | [1] |
Bullet from a Gun is the only album by British rapper and producer Derek B, released in 1988 on Tuff City Records. It reached number nine on the UK Albums Chart. [2] US rap mogul Russell Simmons later signed Derek to Rush Artist Management and the album was re-released on Profile Records later in the year. Thanks to the tie-up with Simmons, Derek B toured the world with Public Enemy and Run-DMC that year to promote the album.
The album was one of the first successful hip hop albums by a British artist, and has been cited as an influence by later stars of British urban music. Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe has said Bullet from a Gun "was a massive album for me" and London rapper Ty recalls "he was absolutely groundbreaking. He definitely broke the door down." [3]
All songs written by Derek Boland, except where noted.
UK and Europe track listing
US track listing
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (March 2020) |
Bullet from a Gun | |
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Studio album by | |
Released | 1988 |
Genre | Hip hop |
Length | 59:46 |
Label | Tuff City Records |
Producer |
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Bullet from a Gun is the only album by British rapper and producer Derek B, released in 1988 on Tuff City Records. It reached number nine on the UK Albums Chart. [2] US rap mogul Russell Simmons later signed Derek to Rush Artist Management and the album was re-released on Profile Records later in the year. Thanks to the tie-up with Simmons, Derek B toured the world with Public Enemy and Run-DMC that year to promote the album.
The album was one of the first successful hip hop albums by a British artist, and has been cited as an influence by later stars of British urban music. Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe has said Bullet from a Gun "was a massive album for me" and London rapper Ty recalls "he was absolutely groundbreaking. He definitely broke the door down." [3]
All songs written by Derek Boland, except where noted.
UK and Europe track listing
US track listing