Heavy D – Heavy (1999) Flac + 320kbps

 

Heavy D – Heavy is the second solo studio album by American rapper Heavy D, released through Uptown Records and Universal. The album followed Waterbed Hev and continued his development as a solo artist, combining hip-hop with R&B, soul, funk, and more experimental production.The album was produced by Heavy D alongside Tony Dofat, Erick Sermon, Jay Dee, and Q-Tip. This combination of producers gave the record a diverse sound that moved beyond the polished R&B-oriented approach associated with some of Heavy D’s earlier work. The production incorporates sample-based hip-hop, soulful arrangements, atmospheric textures, and contemporary late-1990s rhythms.Heavy features guest appearances from Cee-Lo, Q-Tip, Chico DeBarge, Big Pun, and Eightball. These collaborations bring together artists from different corners of hip-hop and R&B while maintaining Heavy D’s characteristic balance between rap and melodic music.The album also represents a more personal stage in Heavy D’s career. While his earlier work was strongly associated with party music, romance, and crossover entertainment, Heavy explores more serious subjects, including grief, loss, pain, relationships, and personal reflection. Contemporary criticism particularly noted the album’s emotional range and its willingness to move beyond conventional R&B structures.Musically, the record demonstrates Heavy D’s continuing interest in expanding the boundaries of his sound. Some songs incorporate rock and soul influences, while others retain the smooth R&B foundation that had characterized his Uptown Records career. The result is a more mature and varied album than his earlier solo material.Heavy reached number 60 on the Billboard 200 and number 10 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Although it was less commercially successful than some of Heavy D’s earlier releases, the album has been noted for its personal character and broader musical ambitions.The album occupies an important position in Heavy D’s solo catalog, connecting the polished Uptown sound of the 1990s with a darker and more introspective approach. For listeners exploring his later work, Heavy D – Heavy provides a distinctive look at an artist expanding beyond his established commercial formula.

01 Like Dat Dhere
02 Imagine That
03 You Know (feat. C-Lo)
04 Listen (feat. Q-Tip)
05 Don’t Stop
06 Dancin’ in the Night
07 Ask Heaven (feat. Chico DeBarge)
08 On Point (feat. Big Punisher & 8Ball)
09 Spanish Fly
10 I Know You Love Me
11 I Don’t Thing So
12 You Nasty Hev
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