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<i>Just a Poet with a Soul</i>

Just a Poet with a Soul

1989 studio album by Def Jef

Just a Poet with Soul is the debut studio album by American rapper and record producer Def Jef. It was released on November 14, 1989, through Delicious Vinyl. Production was handled by the Dust Brothers, Def Jef himself, and Michael Ross, who also served as executive producer. It features contributions from N'Dea Davenport and Etta James on vocals, Kevin O'Neal on bass, Michael Kory on piano, and Julio G on turntables. The album produced three singles: "Droppin Rhymes on Drums", "Black to the Future" and "Poet with Soul".

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Track listing

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Notes
  • ^[a] signifies an assistant producer.
  • ^[c] signifies a co-producer.

Personnel

  • Jeffrey "Def Jef" Fortson – vocals, producer (tracks: 1-7, 10), co-producer (track 9), sleeve notes
  • Etta James – additional vocals (track 1)
  • Julio "Julio G." Gonzalez – scratches (track 5)
  • N'Dea Davenport – vocals (track 8)
  • Kevin O'Neal – bass (track 9)
  • Michael Kory – piano (track 11)
  • DJ Erick Vaan – assistant producer (track 2)
  • John "King Gizmo" King – producer (tracks: 8, 9, 11), co-producer (track 5)
  • Matt Dike – producer (tracks: 8, 9, 11), co-producer (track 5)
  • Michael "E.Z. Mike" Simpson – producer (tracks: 8, 9, 11), co-producer (track 5)
  • Michael Ross – producer (track 11), executive producer
  • Brian Foxworthy – engineering
  • Mario Caldato Jr. – engineering
  • Darren Mora – additional engineering
  • Salomon Emquies – art direction, photography

References

  1. [1]
    Henderson, Alex. "Def Jef - Just a Poet with Soul Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  2. [2]
    Gold, Jonathan (January 28, 1990). "*** 1/2 DEF JEF "Just a Poet With Soul" Delicious Vinyl : Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five stars (a classic)". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  3. [3]
    Christgau, Robert (December 26, 1989). "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. Retrieved June 25, 2023 – via www.robertchristgau.com.
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