The Desolate One

The Desolate One
Studio album by
Just-Ice
Released1989
StudioPower Play Studios (New York, NY)
Genre
Length38:40
Label
Producer
Just-Ice chronology
Kool & Deadly
(1987) 		The Desolate One
(1989) 		Masterpiece
(1990)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
RapReviews6.5/10[2]

The Desolate One is the third studio album by American rapper Just-Ice. It was released in 1989 through Fresh/Sleeping Bag Records. Recording sessions took place at Power Play Studios in New York. Production was handled by KRS-One and Just-Ice himself, with Ivan "DJ Doc" Rodriguez and D-Nice serving as co-producers. It features a guest appearance from Heavy D.

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Joseph "Just-Ice" Williams Jr.; all music is composed by Lawrence "KRS-One" Parker

No.TitleLength
1."The Desolate One"5:06
2."...And Justice for All"4:12
3."Hardhead"4:31
4."Welfare Recipients"4:37
5."Ma Touch da Just"3:03
6."It's Time I Release"4:31
7."In the Jungle"3:33
8."Hijack"4:30
9."Ram Dance Hall Session" (featuring Heavy D)4:37
Total length:38:40

Personnel

  • Joseph "Just-Ice" Williams Jr. – lyrics, vocals, producer
  • Dwight "Heavy D" Myers – vocals (track 9)
  • Lawrence "KRS-One" Parker – producer, mixing
  • Ivan 'Doc' Rodriguez – co-producer, engineering
  • Derrick "D-Nice" Jones – co-producer
  • Howie Weinberg – mastering
  • Janette Beckman – photography
  • Icon Design, NYC – art direction

Charts

References

  1. ^ Cartwright, Garth. "Just-Ice - The Desolate One Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  2. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (October 24, 2023). "Just-Ice :: The Desolate One – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  3. ^ "Just-Ice Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  4. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1989". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
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