Word to the Jaz is the debut studio album by American rapper and producer the Jaz, from New York City. 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 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It featured guest appearances from Jay-Z on the song "Hawaiian Sophie", which peaked at number 18 on the Hot Rap Songs chart. The single "Let's Play House"/"Buss the Speaker" peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Track listing
Personnel Jonathan Burks – main performer, producer Shawn Corey Carter – 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 Chart (1989) Peak positionscope="row" Singles Year Song Peak positions US Billboard Hot Rap SongsUS Billboard Dance Club Songs1989 "Let's Play House" / "Buss the Speaker" — 26 "Hawaiian Sophie" 18 —"Word to the Jaz" — —
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