Doin' What I Gotta Do

Doin' What I Gotta Do is a topic that has generated great interest and debate in recent times. With conflicting opinions and endless perspectives, this topic has captured the attention of experts, scholars and the general public. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Doin' What I Gotta Do, from its historical origin to its current impact. Through a detailed analysis and review of various sources, we will seek to elucidate the multiple facets that make up Doin' What I Gotta Do, with the aim of providing our readers with a complete and up-to-date view of this topic.

Doin' What I Gotta Do
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 5, 1992
Recorded1991–1992
GenreHip hop, New jack swing
Length69:30
LabelBust It/Capitol
ProducerDoug E. Fresh
Doug E. Fresh chronology
The World's Greatest Entertainer
(1988)
Doin' What I Gotta Do
(1992)
Play
(1995)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic

Doin' What I Gotta Do is the third album by Doug E. Fresh. It was released May 5, 1992, on Bust It Records, a sub-label of Capitol Records set up by MC Hammer, and was produced by Doug E. Fresh. Compared to his previous two albums, both of which are considered hip-hop classics, Doin’ What I Gotta Do was neither a critical nor a commercial success, peaking at only #47 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The single "Bustin Out (On Funk)" made it to #28 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. It samples the 1979 Rick James single "Bustin’ Out."

Track listing

  1. "D.O.A." – 1:07
  2. "Bustin’ Out (On Funk)" – 4:01
  3. "The Get Fresh Crew" – 4:50
  4. "Back in the Dayz" – 4:48
  5. "If I Was Your Man" – 4:34
  6. "Come in from the Rain" – 5:28
  7. "I Need My Woman Tonight" – 5:00
  8. "Check It Out" – 3:43
  9. "The History" – 2:47
  10. "Imagine Me Just Pumpin' It Up" – 4:01
  11. "You Make Me Wanna Shout" – 4:42
  12. "The Money Grip" – 3:39
  13. "There's Nothing Better" – 4:26
  14. "I Love Myself" – 5:17
  15. "No" – 4:49
  16. "Vida Mia" – 2:26
  17. "Peace to New York" – 3:54

Charts

Chart (1992) Peak
position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 47

References