Tough is the third studio album by the American rapper Kurtis Blow, released in 1982 through Mercury Records.[1] The recording sessions took place at Greene St. Recording in New York. The album was produced by James B. Moore and Robert Ford Jr.
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Released | 1982 | |||
Studio | Greene Street Studios (New York) | |||
Genre | Rap | |||
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The album peaked at number 167 on the Billboard 200 and number 38 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. Its lead single "Tough" made it to number 37 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
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Christgau's Record Guide: The '80s | B[2] |
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The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [1] |
The New York Times wrote that "though 'Tough' stops short of rage, it nevertheless describes the consequences of unemployment on male self-esteem in devastating detail".[4] Music critic Carl Cooper placed Tough on his ballot for the 1982 Village Voice Pazz and Jop poll.[5]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Tough" |
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2. | "Juice" |
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3. | "Daydreamin'" |
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4. | "Boogie Blues" | Moore | |
5. | "Baby You've Got to Go" |
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Chart (1982) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[6] | 167 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] | 38 |