The Ruler's Back
| The Ruler's Back | ||||
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| Released | July 2, 1991 | |||
| Recorded | 1990–91 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 45:55 | |||
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| Source | Rating | 
| AllMusic | |
| Robert Christgau | A− | 
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
| Entertainment Weekly | B | 
| Los Angeles Times | |
| The New Rolling Stone Album Guide | |
| Spin Alternative Record Guide | 5/10 | 
The Ruler's Back is the second studio album by British-American rapper Slick Rick, released in 1991 on Def Jam Recordings.
Upon its release, The Ruler's Back achieved notable chart success, peaking at number 29 on the Billboard 200, and number 18 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album features the hit single "I Shouldn't Have Done It", which peaked at number 2 on the Hot Rap Singles.