Da Dirty 30
Da Dirty 30 is the only studio album by American hip hop trio Cru. It was released on June 24, 1997, as a joint production by Def Jam Recordings and Violator Entertainment, with the entire Hip [hop production|production] of the album coming from the group's producer Yogi. It features guest appearances from Black Rob, Anthony [Hamilton (musician)|Anthony Hamilton], Antoinette, Jim Hydro, Ras Kass, Slick Rick, The Lox and Tracey Lee. The album was met with positive reviews but was not a huge commercial success, peaking at number 102 on the Billboard 200, number 26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and topped the Top Heatseekers.
Two singles made it to the charts: "Just Another Case", which made it to No. 68 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Bubblin'", which peaked at No. 23 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.
Personnel
- Taj Sidhu – recording, mixing
- Rich Travali – mixing
- Tony Smalios – mixing
- Brian Miller – mixing
- Tom Coyne – mastering
- "Baby" Chris Lighty – executive producer, A&R
- Mark Pitts – associate executive producer, management
- Chad "Chaddio" Santiago – associate executive producer
- Anthony "The Mighty Ha" Holmes – associate executive producer
- Jeremy "Yogi Bear" Graham – associate executive producer
- David "Dave" Lighty – A&R
- Danny Clinch – photography