King's Crew

Rap / Hip Hop
Columbus, Ohio, USA

1991 Refuge Records (SPCN7900603395)

T.R. Rock
M.C. + D.C.
D.J. Triple C

Guitar – Mark Townsend* Backing Vocals – Eric Merrill (2), Eugenia Newman, Jacqueline Dade, Karl Cornelious

1. We are the King's Crew (4:04)
2. Time's Up (3:23)
3. Sin Kills (3:57)
4. The Cross (3:51)
5. United We Stand (5:33)
6. Fun in the Son (3:33)
7. Rock the Mic (4:32)
8. Go for the Gold (4:05)
9. Backslide Blues (4:32)
10. Gimme a Taste (4:35)
11. Whatever It Is (4:44)
12. Rock the T T's (1:10)

“The Cross” sampled “Have You Heard the News” by Donald Byrd and “Millions” by The Winans.
“Gimme a Taste” sampled “Turn on the Heat and Build Some Fire” by James Brown.
“Times Up” sampled “Owner of a Lonely Heart” by Yes.
“Go for the Gold” sampled “Cold Blooded” by James Brown.
“United We Stand” music sampled from “Girl You Know It's True” by Milli-Vanilli.
“We are the King's Crew” sampled “Sing-a-Long Song” by Stryper.
Rev. John Giminez of Rock Church, VA Beach appears on “We are the King's Crew.”
Rev. Chuck Smith of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, CA appears on “Rock the Mic.”
Rev. Val Melendez of Soul Saving Station, Ahoskie, NC appears on “Backslide Blues.”
Bishop Willis of Church Of God In Christ, Norfolk, VA appears on “Sin Kills.”

1993 Pulse Records (790-060-5533)

TR Rock - Rap vocals, sequencing, chorus vocals on “You’re My Brother”
MCDC - Rap vocals, lead vocals on “Share Love” and “Joy,” chorus vocals on “Livin’ It Up” and “You’re My Brother”
Mr. Ginsu - Scratches, additional lyrics on “The Battle Line's Drawn”

Rick May - Additional keys, cymbal, tambourine, guitar on “Share Love” and “Joy”
Eugenia Newman - Backing Vocals
Karl Cornelious - Backing Vocals
Daryl Wicker - Sequencing and backing vocals on “Livin’ It Up”
Eugenia Newman - Chorus vocals on “You’re My Brother”
Karl Cornelious - Chorus vocals on “You’re My Brother”

1. Get On Up (2:44)
2. Feel the Power (4:22)
3. Share Love (3:37)
4. Livin' It Up (3:47)
5. You're My Brother (3:55)
6. Joy (4:34)
7. The Battle Line's Drawn (3:32)
8. Jack on the Box (3:31)
9. Be a Man to Respect (3:36)
10. The Warrior (4:06)
11. Mark of the Beast (4:04)
12. Mr Ginsu's Neighborhood (1:04)
13. Can't Take It Wicha (3:15)

1995 Pulse Records (790-060-6300)

M-Real - Rap vocals
DC - Rap vocals
D.J. - Scratches

Jackie Dade - Background vocals
Debbie Ruff - Background vocals
Eric Merrill - Background vocals
Darrin Lundy - Background vocals
Kenny Gardner - Programming on “Make It Right”
Kenny Gardner - Programming on “His Love”

1. Free (3:29)
2. Make It Right (3:57)
3. Reach Out - Interlude (0:41)
4. Love Goes On (3:35)
5. Closer to You (3:52)
6. Hold On (4:45)
7. Caravan of Love (3:59)
8. Diamond in the Rough (4:08)
9. Remember the Time (3:19)
10. Ordained Props - Intro (1:01)
11. His Love (4:46)
12. It's Alright (3:53)
13. No Matter What - Interlude (0:50)
14. Dedicated (3:33)
15. Caravan of Love (Hip Hop Mix) (5:05)