Description
New Kids on the Block – Hangin' Tough (CD Album)
Product Details
- UPC: 5099746087425
- Catalog Number: CBS 460874 2 / CB 811 / LC0149 (01-460874-10)
- Product Type: CD, Album
- Label: CBS Records Inc.
- Country: Europe
- Released: August 12, 1988
- Genre: Hip Hop, Pop
- Style: Pop Rap
Overview
"New Kids on the Block – Hangin' Tough" is the breakthrough album by the American boy band New Kids on the Block. Released in 1988 by CBS Records Inc., this album features a dynamic blend of hip hop, pop, and pop rap that captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Produced and arranged by Maurice Starr, the album boasts chart-topping hits and catchy tunes that propelled the band to international fame. With its infectious energy and memorable hooks, "Hangin' Tough" remains a defining record of late 1980s pop culture and the boy band phenomenon.
Product Features
- Breakthrough Album: Marked the transition for New Kids on the Block from bubblegum pop to a more mature urban sound.
- Iconic Production: Produced and arranged by Maurice Starr, the album features a polished yet energetic production that highlights the group's vocal harmonies and danceable beats.
- Hit Tracks: Includes fan favorites like "You Got It (The Right Stuff)," "Please Don't Go Girl," and the title track "Hangin' Tough."
- Collectible Packaging: Released on CD with authentic artwork and packaging that reflects the vibrant pop culture of the late 1980s.
Interesting Facts
- Producer Maurice Starr: Known for his work with New Edition, Starr’s production on this album helped shape the sound of pop and hip hop during the era.
- Cultural Impact: "Hangin' Tough" played a critical role in launching New Kids on the Block into superstardom, selling millions of records worldwide and contributing to the boy band explosion of the late 20th century.
- Award-Winning Group: New Kids on the Block would go on to win numerous awards, including American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo, or Group, solidifying their place in pop music history.
- Evolution of the Band: This album is one of the reasons behind the band’s enduring legacy, which later saw them reuniting as part of the NKOTBSB supergroup.
Track Listing
- You Got It (The Right Stuff) – 4:09
Written by Maurice Starr - Please Don't Go Girl – 4:30
Written by Maurice Starr - I'll Be Loving You (Forever) – 4:22
Written by Maurice Starr - Cover Girl – 4:02
Written by Maurice Starr - I Need You – 3:36
Written by Maurice Starr - Hangin' Tough – 4:16
Written by Maurice Starr - I Remember When – 4:09
Written by Eban Kelly, Jimmy Randolph, Maurice Starr* - What'Cha Gonna Do (About It) – 3:54
Written by Maurice Starr - My Favorite Girl – 5:28
Written by Danny Wood, Donny Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Maurice Starr Additional Programming by Danny Wood* - Hold On – 3:36
Written by Maurice Starr
Publishers & Credits
- Produced and Arranged by: Maurice Starr
- Associate Producers: Danny Wood, Donny Wahlberg, Jordan Knight
- Recorded At: Mission Control Studios (Boston), The House Of Hits (Boston, MA), Normandy Recording Studio
- Engineers: Danny Wood, Hediki Sunada*, Maurice Starr, Patrick Spencer, Phil Greene, Richard Mendelson, Tom Soars
- Mixed By: Hediki Sunada*, Maurice Starr, Phil Greene, Richard Mendelson
- Executive Producer: Cecil Holmes
- Art Direction: Christopher Austopchuk
- Photography (Cover): Caroline Greyshock
- Published By: Maurice Starr Music; Urban Groove Tunes
- Manufactured and Mastered At: DADC Austria
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