Youngest in Charge is the debut studio album from then 17-year-old hip hop artist Special Ed from Brooklyn. It was released in 1989 through Profile Records. Recording sessions took place at Howie's Crib and at Q's House in New York. Production was handled solely by Howie Tee. It peaked at number 73 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in the United States.
Youngest in Charge | ||||
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Studio album by Special Ed | ||||
Released | May 16, 1989 | |||
Recorded | 1988–89 | |||
Studio | ||||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 49:19 | |||
Label | Profile | |||
Producer | Howie Tee | |||
Special Ed chronology | ||||
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Singles from Youngest in Charge | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums Ever.[2]
All tracks are written by Edward K. Archer and Howard Anthony Thompson
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Taxing" | |
2. | "I Got It Made" | |
3. | "I'm the Magnificent" | |
4. | "Club Scene" | |
5. | "Hoedown" | |
6. | "Think About It" | |
7. | "Ak-Shun" | |
8. | "Monster Jam" | |
9. | "The Bush" | |
10. | "Fly M.C." | |
11. | "Heds and Dreds" |
Chart (1989) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[3] | 73 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] | 8 |