The Brother with Two Tongues

1992 studio album by Mellow Man Ace
The Brother With Two Tongues
Studio album by
Mellow Man Ace
Released1992
Recorded1991–1992
GenreHip hop
Length59:53
LabelCapitol
Producer
  • Mellow Man Ace (exec.)
  • Morey Alexander (exec.)
  • Julio G
  • Bronek Wroblewski
  • Ralph Merdano
  • DJ Muggs
  • Tony G
  • The Baker Boyz
Mellow Man Ace chronology
Escape From Havana
(1989) 		The Brother With Two Tongues
(1992) 		From The Darkness Into The Light
(2000)

The Brother With Two Tongues is a studio album by the American rapper Mellow Man Ace.[1][2] It was released in 1992 via Capitol Records.[3]

The thirteen-track record featured guest appearances from Sen Dog, Krazy Dee, and Tomahawk Funk. Audio production was handled by Julio G, DJ Muggs, Tony G., and others.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]
Chicago Tribune[5]

Rolling Stone wrote: "Obviously heeding Cypress Hill's strategy by downplaying the Hispanic angle and adopting a more generic sound, this more marketable but artistically inferior second album offers a bland, eclectic blend."[6]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."What's It Take To Pull A Hottie (Like You?)"
B. Wroblewski4:22
2."Brother With Two Tongues"ReyesJulio G4:59
3."Linda"ReyesJulio G4:27
4."Babalu Bad Boy"DJ Muggs3:44
5."Gettin' Funky In The Joint"
  • Reyes
  • Julio Gonzalez
Julio G4:12
6."Hypest From Cypress" (featuring Krazy Dee, Sen Dog, Tomahawk Funk)
Julio G6:03
7."Funky Muneca"
  • Reyes
  • Wroblewski
B. Wroblewski4:58
8."Boulevard Nights"
  • Reyes
  • Gonzalez
  • Eric Vidal
  • Nick Vidal
  • Julio G
  • The Baker Boyz
4:41
9."Me La Pelas"ReyesJulio G3:48
10."Ricky Richardo Of Rap"
  • Reyes
  • Ralph Medrano
R. Medrano4:40
11."Welcome To My Groove"
  • Reyes
  • Tony Gonzales
  • Steve "Silk" Hurley
  • Tony G.
5:58
12."Mellow Says Hello"
  • Reyes
  • Gonzalez
Julio G4:18
13."Untitled (Time To Get Busy, Busy)"Reyes 4:03
Total length:59:53

Personnel

  • Brian Gardner - mastering
  • Bronek Wroblewski - producer
  • Christine Beaudet - coordinator (production)
  • Command A Studios, Inc. - design
  • Eric Vidal - producer, arranger
  • Joy Bailey - A&R
  • Julio Gonzalez - producer, arranger
  • Lawrence Muggerud - producer
  • Michael Miller - photography
  • Morey Alexander - management, executive producer
  • Nick Vidal - producer, arranger
  • Ralph Merdano - producer
  • Sarajo Frieden - design (lettering)
  • Senen Reyes - guest performer
  • Steve "Silk" Hurley - producer
  • Todd Alexander - coordinator (production)
  • Tommy Steele - art direction
  • Tony Gonzales - producer, arranger
  • Tyrone Pachero - guest performer
  • Ulpiano Sergio Reyes - main artist, executive producer

References

  1. ^ "Spins". SPIN. SPIN Media LLC. June 9, 1992 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "BARRIERS ASIDE, HISPANIC RAP FINDS AUDIENCE". courant.com.
  3. ^ "The Brother with Two Tongues by Mellow Man Ace". Billboard. 104 (26): 46. Jun 27, 1992.
  4. ^ "The Brother With Two Tongues - Mellow Man Ace | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  5. ^ May, Mitchell. "Mellow Man AceThe Brother With Two Tongues..." chicagotribune.com.
  6. ^ Santiago, Roberto (May 28, 1992). "Brother with Two Tongues by Mellow Man Ace / East Side Story by Kid Frost". Rolling Stone (631): 54.
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