Rude Awakening

by The Rude Boys

Overview

The debut album from the Rude Boys featured two chart-topping singles. The first was "Written All Over Your Face." Penned by group member Larry Marcus, the single introduced the group to the national stage with its bouncy groove; Marcus describes his hopping beat as the "bingo bounce." The song showcases the vocals of Joe Little III, Edward Buddy Banks, and a cameo appearance by Gerald LeVert; the single rode the charts for 31 weeks. The other big hit was "Are You Lonely for Me." With the well-rounded, riffing baritone of Little and the vibrating, towering tenor of Banks, the single rose straight to the top. This is one of the few songs, since the emergence of videos, to gain the number one ranking without a video. "Come on Let's Do This" and "Heaven" were also releases. Both were moderately paced numbers tempo-wise, but "Heaven" is naturally more soulful with its peppy rhythm. It peaked at number 15 on the charts. This album also featured other outstanding tracks. "I Feel for You" is a tight dance track with much energy; "I Need You" and "I'm Going Thru" are two classic R&B ballads in which Banks and Little convey an emotional testimony. However, that is nothing unusual for the two outstanding singers because they make good on the delivery of all the vocals of this project. ~ Craig Lytle

Product Details

Release Date:	08/13/1990
Label:	Atlantic
UPC:	0075678212123
Rank:	90215

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Rude Boys   Primary Artist,Vocals (Background)
Randy Bowland   Keyboards,Guitar
Randy Cantor   Keyboards
Marc Gordon   Keyboards,Drums
Tony Nicholas   Keyboards
Joe Little III   Rap
Edwin "Tony" Nicholas   Keyboards
Russell Thompson   Saxophone
Mike Ferguson   Keyboards
Gerald Levert   Vocals (Background)
Donald Robinson   Keyboards
Ron Kerber   Drums,Saxophone
Jim Salamone   Drums,Keyboards
Curtis Dowd, Jr.   Keyboards
Melvin Sephus   Rap
Larry Marcus   Rap,Guitar,Keyboards

Technical Credits

Pete Tokar   String Arrangements,Mixing,Arranger,Bell Arrangements
Edward Banks   Composer
Rob Cunningham   Composer
Edward Buddy Banks   Arranger
The Rude Boys   Vocal Arrangement
Joe Little   Composer
Bruce Weeden   Mixing
Gerald Levert   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Bell Arrangements,Vocal Arrangement,String Arrangements
Marc Gordon   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Keyboard Programming
Tony Nicholas   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Edwin "Tony" Nicholas   Producer
Dennis King   Mastering
Mike Ferguson   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Ron Kerber   Producer
Jim Salamone   Mixing,Producer,Keyboard Programming
Melvin Sephus   Composer
Sal Viarelli   Mixing
Larry Marcus   Composer,Producer