Speech (Int'l Only) by Speech - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Speech disbanded Arrested Development after the failure of Zingalamaduni, the band's second album, embarking on a solo career. As it turned out, it wasn't dissimilar from his former band at all. Speech, his eponymous 1996 debut, followed the same peaceful, soulful vibe that informed Arrested Development's two studio albums in a more tempered fashion. Where his former group sounded rootsy and gritty even at their most laid-back, Speech's record sounds slick, generally lacking in funk or dirt. Speech is not as immediate or infectious as 3 Years, but it is certainly more focused than Zingalamaduni. That sense of direction is a welcome relief after the confused mess of Arrested Development's farewell but Speech needs to write more shots of energy like "Ghetto Sex" in order to win back his audience.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo

1. Can You Hear Me?

Composer: Speech
Pappa John
Pappajohn; Composer
Primary Artist: Speech; Main Performer
Producer: Speech; Production

2. Ask Somebody Who Ain't (If You Think The System's Workin' ...)

Composer: Speech; Composer
Primary Artist: Speech; Main Performer
Producer: Speech; Production

3. Filled With Real

Composer: Speech; Composer
Primary Artist: Speech; Main Performer
Producer: Speech; Production

4. Why U Gotta Be Feelin' Like Dat?

Composer: Speech
Pappa John
Pappajohn; Composer
Primary Artist: Speech; Main Performer
Producer: Speech; Production

5. If You Was Me

Composer: Speech; Composer
Primary Artist: Speech; Main Performer
Producer: Speech; Production

6. Impregnated Tidbits of Dope Hits

Primary Artist: Speech; Main Performer
Composer: Speech
Eddie Holland
Norman Whitfield; Composer

7. Let's Be Hippies

Composer: Speech; Composer
Primary Artist: Speech; Main Performer
Producer: Speech; Production

8. Freestyle #8 From Speech's Vault

Composer: Speech; Composer
Primary Artist: Speech; Main Performer
Producer: Speech; Production

9. Like Marvin Gaye Said (What's Goin' On)

Primary Artist: Speech; Main Performer
Composer: Marvin Gaye
Alfred Cleveland
Renaldo Benson
Todd Thomas; Composer

10. Hopelessly

Composer: Speech
K. Robinson
N. Robinson; Composer
Primary Artist: Speech; Main Performer
Producer: Speech; Production

11. Insomnia Song

Composer: Speech; Composer
Primary Artist: Speech; Main Performer
Producer: Speech; Production

12. Poor Little Music Boy

Composer: Speech; Composer
Primary Artist: Speech; Main Performer
Producer: Speech; Production

13. Ghetto Sex

Composer: Speech; Composer
Primary Artist: Speech; Main Performer
Producer: Speech; Production

14. Tell Me Something

Composer: Todd Thomas; Composer
Primary Artist: Speech; Main Performer
Producer: Speech; Production

15. Running Wild

Composer: Speech
J. Blakely
Laurnea Wilkerson; Composer
Primary Artist: Speech; Main Performer
Producer: Speech; Production

16. Just Another Day At The Podium

Primary Artist: Speech; Main Performer
Composer: Speech; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 4 minutes and 44 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1404x1404 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/16 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Rap, Hip Hop, Alternative Rap, Underground Rap, Alternative, 90's Rap

Label

Chrysalis\EMI Records (USA)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 22, 1996

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

724383744558