Xscape's follow-up to their hit debut Hummn' Comin' at 'Cha is an improvement on their first record, demonstrating gains both in terms of music and lyrics. Before, Xscape were part of the large brigade of sexually-obsessed R&B groups, selling a number of copies of their carnal single, "Just Kickin' It." While they are still sexual on their second album, Off the Hook, it doesn't overwhelm the music as it did on their debut. Recording with producers Dupri, Daryl Simmons, and Organized Noize on various tracks, the group has developed into impressive musicians, with a thorough grasp of slow, seductive soul and slick funk. Off the Hook may run a little long -- the 12 songs clock in at well over an hour -- but the record proves that Xscape has staying power. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
Off the Hook
01/01/1995 | Sony
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Credits
- Tommy Martin
- Guitar
- Organized Noize
- Vocals (Background), Producer, Keyboard Programming, Drum Programming
- Manuel Seal, Jr.
- Keyboards
- Daryl Simmons
- Keyboards, Producer, Drum Programming, Mixing
- Allen Smith
- Keyboards
- Wendy Smith
- Hair Stylist
- Bruno Speight
- Guitar
- Phil Tan
- Engineer, Mixing
- Xscape
- Vocals (Background), Main Performer
- Alex Lowe
- Mixing Assistant
- Carl-So-Lowe
- Keyboards, Producer
- Colette Howard
- Keyboards
- Randy Hutchinson
- Drums
- Delores Major
- Violin
- Zachary Scott
- Bass
- Percy Smith
- Keyboards
- Lornax Spaulding
- Guitar
- Bernasky Wall
- Engineer
- Ralph Stacy
- Bass
- Nzingha
- Make-Up
- David Maderich
- Make-Up
- Thomas Rickert
- Assistant Engineer, Mixing Assistant
- Jeffrey Woodly
- Hair Stylist
- Allen "Grip" Smith
- Director
- Michelle Willems
- Art Direction
- Marie Davis
- Hair Stylist
- Michael Mauldin
- Executive Producer
- Skeeter Rock
- DJ
- Donnie
- Wardrobe Assistant
- Shawnique Hill
- Clothing/Wardrobe
- Preston Crump
- Bass
- Jermaine Dupri
- Keyboards, Executive Producer, Drum Programming, Stylist, Producer
- John Frye
- Assistant Engineer, Mixing Assistant
- Dean Grant
- Keyboards
- Bernie Grundman
- Mastering
- Thom "TK" Kidd
- Engineer
- Kevin Lively
- Mixing Assistant
- MC Lyte
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