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Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock
It Takes Two
Release Date: 1988
Running Time: 41:11
Label: Profile

Without question, Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock had the party anthem of 1988 in "It Takes Two" -- an insanely infectious rap/dance gem using a James Brown/Lynn Collins classic of the same name as a reference point. While the song was a major hit in dance music and club circles, Base won over hip-hop's hardcore with his strong technique as a rapper. Though most of this debut album falls short of that mega-hit's excellence, it's a generally decent effort that has both hip-hop and R&B appeal. A reflection on societal breakdown, the sobering "Times Are Gettin' Ill" is atypical of this album -- which favors soul-flavored party music over social and political commentary. From Maze's "Joy & Pain" (which the duo used without Frankie Beverly's permission, inspiring him to threaten legal action) to the house-influenced "Get on the Dance Floor," It Takes Two thrives on strong hooks and unapologetic escapism. Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

Tracks:

	Title	Composer	Time
1	It Takes Two	Ginyard	5:00
2	Joy and Pain	Ginyard	3:46
3	Don't Sleep on It	Ginyard	4:02
4	Check This Out	Ginyard	3:02
5	Crush	Ginyard	5:32
6	Get on the Dance Floor	Ginyard	4:23
7	Times Are Gettin' Ill	Ginyard	3:39
8	Keep It Going Now	Ginyard	3:54
9	Make It Hot	Ginyard	4:20
10	Creativity	Ginyard	3:48

Releases:

Year	Type	Label
1990	12	Profile
2000	CD	Arista
2002	CD	Arista
2002	CD	BMG Special Products
2002	CD	BMG Special Products
	CD	Profile
2002	CS	BMG Special Products
	CS	Profile
	LP	Profile