Word to the Jaz

Word to the Jaz
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 2, 1989
Recorded1988–1989
StudioAbbey Road (London)
GenreHip hop
Length58:13
LabelEMI USA
Producer
  • The Jaz
  • Bryan Chuck New
  • Pete Q. Harris
The Jaz chronology
Word to the Jaz
(1989)
To Your Soul
(1990)
Singles from Word to the Jaz
  1. "Buss da Speaker / Let's Play House"
    Released: 1989
  2. "Hawaiian Sophie"
    Released: 1989
  3. "Word to the Jaz"
    Released: 1989
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
RapReviews6.5/10

Word to the Jaz is the debut studio album by American rapper and producer the Jaz, from New York City. It was released in 1989 via EMI USA, and produced by Bryan "Chuck" New, Pete Q. Harris, and the Jaz. The album peaked at number 87 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It featured guest appearance from Jay-Z on the song "Hawaiian Sophie", which peaked at number 18 on the Hot Rap Songs chart. The single "Let's Play House"/"Buss the Speaker" peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.