Doin' Damage
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| Released | 1988 | |||
| Genre | Hip-hop | |||
| Label | B-Boy Records | |||
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Doin' Damage is the debut LP by American hip-hop group JVC Force, released in 1988 through B-Boy Records. The album includes the song "Strong Island", one of the group's best-known recordings. The group consisted of MC's AJ Rok and B-Luv and DJ Curt Cazal.
Reception
Contemporary
In its September 24, 1988, issue, Cash Box reviewed Doin' Damage in its "independent way" column. The review characterized JVC Force's approach as informal and humorous, highlighting the variety of vocal styles on the album. It also praised the range of its samples and beats, and described B-Boy Records as a promising independent label in the contemporary rap scene.
Retrospective
In a 2008 review for RapReviews, Steve "Flash" Juon gave the album a score of 7.5 out of 10. He praised the chemistry between the group's members and the album's sampling and production, while noting that some of its rhymes could sound simplistic to modern listeners. Juon also discussed the later reissue of the album by Traffic Entertainment Group in 2005.
Track listing
| Side | No. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | "Strong Island" |
| A | 2 | "Doin' Damage" |
| A | 3 | "Take It Away" |
| A | 4 | "The Force Is the Boss" |
| A | 5 | "Nu Skool" |
| B | 6 | "You'll Like It Too" |
| B | 7 | "Stylin' Lyrics" |
| B | 8 | "Puppy Love" |
| B | 9 | "The Force Is Buggin" |
| B | 10 | "The Move" |
Personnel
The group's lineup at the time comprised:
- AJ Rok – MC
- B-Luv – MC
- DJ Curt Cazal – DJ
Release history
| Year | Format | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | LP | B-Boy Records | Original release; |
| 2005 | CD and LP | Traffic Entertainment Group | Reissue discussed in the 2008 RapReviews retrospective. |
References
- ↑ "Doin' Damage". Apple Music. Retrieved November 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Love Line / Stylin Lyrics – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved November 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Take It Away / Strong Island (The Blue Mix)". Qobuz. Retrieved November 2, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Juon, Steve "Flash" (November 11, 2008). "J.V.C. Force :: Doin' Damage". RapReviews. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
- ↑ "The Independent Way" (PDF). Cash Box. September 24, 1988. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
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