It's Just Begun is the second album by the Jimmy Castor Bunch, released in 1972 on RCA Records.[2] "It's Just Begun" and "Troglodyte (Cave Man)" have each become staples in hip-hop sampling. Songs from the album have been sampled more than twenty-five times.[3] The song is considered by some to be one of the first disco songs.[4]
It's Just Begun | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1972 | |||
Recorded | 1970-71 | |||
Genre | Funk | |||
Length | 34:30 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
Producer | Castor-Pruitt Productions[1] | |||
Jimmy Castor Bunch chronology | ||||
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Singles from It's Just Begun | ||||
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The album hit #11 on the R&B charts and #27 on the Billboard 200.[2] "Troglodyte (Cave Man)" hit #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 R&B.[2]
"Troglodyte (Cave Man)" has made its impact felt as well, making its way onto more than 20 compilation albums,[5] ranging from 16 Slabs of Funk to Greatest Soul Groups.
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Year | Album | Chart positions[6] | ||
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US | US R&B |
Canada | ||
1972 | It's Just Begun | 27 | 11 | 21 |
Year | Single | Chart positions[7] | |||
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US | US R&B |
US Dance |
Canada | ||
1972 | "Troglodyte (Cave Man)" | 6 | 4 | — | 1 |