In Control, Volume 1

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In Control, Volume 1 is a landmark late-1980s hip-hop compilation album produced by Marley Marl that showcases his influential production style and features several prominent New York rap artists.

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In Control, Volume 1 canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf hip hop compilation album
studio album
chronology followed by In Control Volume II (For Your Steering Pleasure)
cityOfOrigin New York City
countryOfOrigin United States
decadeOfRelease 1980s
featuresArtist Big Daddy Kane
Biz Markie
Craig G
Heavy D
Kool G Rap
MC Shan
Masta Ace
Roxanne Shanté
Tragedy Khadafi
featuresCollective Juice Crew
format CD
LP
cassette
genre East Coast hip hop
hip hop
influencedGenre golden age hip hop
knownFor featuring prominent New York rap artists
innovative sampling techniques
showcasing Marley Marl's production style
language English
notableTrack Droppin' Science
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
linked to: Eyes on the Prize

Simon Says
The Rebel
The Symphony
performer Marley Marl
placeInHistory considered a landmark late-1980s hip hop album
primaryInstrumentation drum machine-based beats
sample-based production
producer Marley Marl
producerRole Marley Marl handled all production
recordLabel Cold Chillin' Records
Warner Bros. Records
regionEmphasized New York hip hop scene
releaseDate 1988

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Marley Marl notableWork In Control, Volume 1
Cold Chillin' Records releasedAlbum In Control, Volume 1