In the Beginning (Blazin' Squad album)

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In the Beginning
In the Beginning (Blazin' Squad album) coverart.jpg
Studio album by
Blazin' Squad
Released25 November 2002
Recorded2002
GenreHip hop
Length44:58
LabelEast West
ProducerTapps Bandawe (exec.), Cutfather & Joe, Julian Gallagher, Huggy Bear, Terry McLeod (exec.), Richard Stannard, Christian Tattersfield (exec.), TNT Xplosive
Blazin' Squad chronology
In the Beginning
(2002) 		Now or Never
(2003)
Singles from In the Beginning
  1. "Crossroads"
    Released: 19 August 2002
  2. "Love on the Line"
    Released: 11 November 2002
  3. ""Reminisce" / "Where the Story Ends""
    Released: 10 February 2003

In the Beginning is the debut studio album by British ten-piece hip-hop group Blazin' Squad. The album was released on 25 November 2002 in the United Kingdom through East West Records. It peaked at number 33 on the UK Albums Chart. The album contains the top 10 singles "Crossroads", "Love on the Line" and the double A-side "Reminisce" / "Where the Story Ends". The album features the radio edit of "Crossroads", running at 3:10, instead of the full-length version, which runs at 3:50.

Track listing[]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I Understand"Silky, Soulshock & KarlinCutfather & Joe3:51
2."Love on the Line"Christian Ballard, Russ Ballard, Andrew MurrayCutfather & Joe3:45
3."Crossroads"O'Kelly Isley, Jr., Marvin Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, Ernie Isley, Chris Jasper, Bryon McCane II, Charles Scruggs, Anthony Henderson, Steven HowseCutfather & Joe, TNT Xplosive[a]3:10
4."All About the Music"Blazin' Squad, Richard Stannard, Lalo Schifrin, Julian Gallagher, Pete DavisStannard, Gallagher5:20
5."The Love Song"Blazin' Squad, Stannard, Caan Woods, Gallagher, DavisStannard, Gallagher4:04
6."I Belong to You (Every Time I See Your Face)"Jerome Woods, Gerald Baillergeau, Victor MerrittCutfather & Joe3:42
7."Standard Flow"Blazin' Squad, Tapps Bandawe, Terry McLeodTNT Xplosive4:02
8."Reminisce"Blazin' Squad, Bandawe, McLeod, René CampbellTNT Xplosive, Huggy Bear, Cutfather & Joe[b]4:03
9."Supastar"Eshraque Mughal, Clifton ColeCutfather & Joe3:41
10."Where the Story Ends"Blazin' Squad, Stannard, Gallagher, Dave MorganStannard, Gallagher4:40

Special edition[]

Disc 1
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I Understand"Silky, Soulshock & KarlinCutfather & Joe3:51
2."Love on the Line"Christian Ballard, Russ Ballard, Andrew MurrayCutfather & Joe3:45
3."Crossroads"O'Kelly Isley, Jr., Marvin Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, Ernie Isley, Chris Jasper, Bryon McCane II, Charles Scruggs, Anthony Henderson, Steven HowseCutfather & Joe, TNT Xplosive[a]3:10
4."All About the Music"Blazin' Squad, Richard Stannard, Lalo Schifrin, Julian Gallagher, Pete DavisStannard, Gallagher5:20
5."The Love Song"Blazin' Squad, Stannard, Caan Woods, Gallagher, DavisStannard, Gallagher4:04
6."I Belong to You (Every Time I See Your Face)"Jerome Woods, Gerald Baillergeau, Victor MerrittCutfather & Joe3:42
7."Standard Flow"Blazin' Squad, Tapps Bandawe, Terry McLeodTNT Xplosive4:02
8."Reminisce"Blazin' Squad, Bandawe, McLeod, René CampbellTNT Xplosive, Huggy Bear, Cutfather & Joe[b]4:03
9."Supastar"Eshraque Mughal, Clifton ColeCutfather & Joe3:41
10."Riders"Blazin' Squad, Richard Stannard, Gallagher, Davis, WoodsStannard, Gallagher4:10
11."Where the Story Ends"Blazin' Squad, Stannard, Gallagher, Dave MorganStannard, Gallagher4:40
Disc 2
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Love on the Line"Christian Ballard, Russ Ballard, Andrew MurrayCutfather & Joe3:45

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies an original producer
  • ^[b] signifies a remixer
  • "All About the Music" features samples from the recordings "Broken Mirrors", "The Human Fly", "Bamboo Birdcage", "The Big Battle" and "Sampans" by Lalo Schifrin.

Charts[]

Chart (2002) Peak
position
Scottish Albums Chart[1] 45
UK Albums Chart[2] 32

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[3] Gold 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References[]

  1. ^ http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-albums-chart/20021201/40/
  2. ^ http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/blazin%20squad/
  3. ^ "British album certifications – Blazin' Squad – Greatest Hits". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 25 July 2012.Select albums in the Format field. Select Gold in the Certification field. Type Greatest Hits in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
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