Little Bruce’s 1994 debut for Jive/Legacy is a time capsule of G-funk-era production and synth-heavy beats. It features a surprising number of guest stars for a debut, though none would go on to major fame.
- The album charted at number 26 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It was produced by Tom Denney and Little Bruce. The album was re-released in 2003.
- The album was recorded at Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco. The album was released on October 11, 1994. It features a notable late-career contribution from funk pioneer Sly Stone on the track "Everyday".
- The album was marketed with a video for the single "Real Hip Hop". It features a sample from "Love Has Come Around" by King, which was a UK hit in 1985. The album’s most famous song, "Real Hip Hop," reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart.
Little Bruce is a rapper from the Bay Area. XXXtra-Manish was his debut album.
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