Crushin'
| Crushin' | ||||
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| Released | August 14, 1987 | |||
| Studio | D&D Recording Digitel Computer Music INS Recording QUAD Recording Studios Ralston Recording Studio The Sound Solution Soundworks Studios NYC Unique Recording Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 43:03 | |||
| Label | Tin Pan Apple/Polydor 831 948 | |||
| Producer | The Fat Boys The Latin Rascals Gary Rottger Eddison Electrik, Van Gibbs | |||
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Crushin' is the fourth studio album by the hip hop group the Fat Boys, released in 1987. It was their breakout album, charting in the top 10 on both Billboard Pop and R&B album charts and selling more than a million copies by the end of the year. It includes a cover version of the Surfaris' hit "Wipe Out" with the Beach Boys singing back-up vocals. The cover made it to No. 12 on the Billboard chart, and No. 10 on the corresponding R&B listing. The album peaked at No. 49 on the UK Albums Chart.
The group supported the album with the Wipeout Tour, which included Salt-N-Pepa, Heavy D, 4 by Four, and Dana Dane.