Love, Peace & Nappiness is the second
studio album by American hip hop group
Lost Boyz. It was released on June 17, 1997, via
Universal Records. Recording sessions took place at Unique Recording in
New York and at Honey Comb Hideout in
Brooklyn. Production was handled by
Bink!, "Buttnaked" Tim Dawg, Glenn S.O.N. Faide, Mr. Sexxx, Ron G, Terence Dudley, DJ Rob,
Easy Mo Bee, Ike Lee III, "Pito" Jones, and Charles Suitt, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from
A+,
Canibus, Queens Most Wanted, Da Black Pharaoh, King Keiwanee,
Lovebug Starski,
Redman and Aarian Pope. The album peaked at number nine on the
Billboard 200 and number two the
Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart in the United States. It was certified Gold by the
Recording Industry Association of America on September 17, 1997. Its lead single "
Me and My Crazy World" reached number 52 on the
Billboard Hot 100.
Critical reception
The Washington Post wrote that "chief rappers Mr. Cheeks and Freaky Tah have the Lost Boyz formula down pat, combining live instrumentation—which provides for warmer grooves—with smoothly sung choruses for an even more radio-friendly vibe".[2]
Love, Peace & Nappiness is the second
studio album by American hip hop group
Lost Boyz. It was released on June 17, 1997, via
Universal Records. Recording sessions took place at Unique Recording in
New York and at Honey Comb Hideout in
Brooklyn. Production was handled by
Bink!, "Buttnaked" Tim Dawg, Glenn S.O.N. Faide, Mr. Sexxx, Ron G, Terence Dudley, DJ Rob,
Easy Mo Bee, Ike Lee III, "Pito" Jones, and Charles Suitt, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from
A+,
Canibus, Queens Most Wanted, Da Black Pharaoh, King Keiwanee,
Lovebug Starski,
Redman and Aarian Pope. The album peaked at number nine on the
Billboard 200 and number two the
Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart in the United States. It was certified Gold by the
Recording Industry Association of America on September 17, 1997. Its lead single "
Me and My Crazy World" reached number 52 on the
Billboard Hot 100.
Critical reception
The Washington Post wrote that "chief rappers Mr. Cheeks and Freaky Tah have the Lost Boyz formula down pat, combining live instrumentation—which provides for warmer grooves—with smoothly sung choruses for an even more radio-friendly vibe".[2]