Uncontrolled Substance

Uncontrolled Substance
Studio album by Inspectah Deck
Released October 5, 1999
Recorded 1997-1998
Genre Hip hop
Length 65:56
Label Loud, Relativity
Producer 4th Disciple, The Blaquesmiths, Inspectah Deck, Mathematics, Pete Rock, RZA, True Master, V.I.C.
Inspectah Deck chronology
Uncontrolled Substance
(1999)		 The Movement
(2003)
Wu-Tang Clan solo chronology
Method Man & Redman:
Blackout!
(1999)		 Uncontrolled Substance
(1999)		 U-God:
Golden Arms Redemption
(1999)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The A.V. Club(favorable)[2]
Robert Christgau[3]
Los Angeles Times[4]
Q[5]
Rolling Stone[6]
The Source[7]
Spin[8]
Vibe(favorable)[9]

Uncontrolled Substance is the solo debut album by rapper, and Wu-Tang Clan member Inspectah Deck. The album was released on October 5, 1999 under Loud Records. Originally slated for release in 1995, the record was indefinitely postponed after a flood destroyed over 100 beats in RZA's basement, including his original productions for the album. Eventually released four years later, Uncontrolled Substance received mostly positive reviews, and is Inspectah Deck's most critically acclaimed album to date. The album features Wu-Tang mainstays U-God and Masta Killa, and appearances from lesser-known affiliates Street Life, Killa Sin, and LA the Darkman. A music video was made for the songs "Word on the Street" directed by Gregory Dark & "Show 'N' Prove" directed by Joseph Kahn. The album's liner notes state that it is dedicated to Inspectah Deck's late father, Frank Hunter.

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Intro"  Inspectah Deck2:01
2."Movas & Shakers"  RZA4:33
3."9th Chamber" (featuring La the Darkman, Beretta 9, Killa Sin & Streetlife)4th Disciple2:51
4."Uncontrolled Substance" (featuring Shadii)Mathematics5:00
5."Femme Fatale"  Inspectah Deck3:06
6."The Grand Prix" (featuring Streetlife & U-God)4th Disciple4:43
7."Forget Me Not"  V.I.C. of the Ghetto Pro's3:50
8."Longevity" (featuring U-God)True Master4:40
9."Word on the Street"  Inspectah Deck3:44
10."Elevation"  Inspectah Deck3:15
11."Lovin' You" (featuring La the Darkman)True Master2:36
12."Trouble Man" (featuring Vinia Mojica)Pete Rock5:05
13."R.E.C. Room"  True Master3:16
14."Friction" (featuring Masta Killa)RZA3:36
15."Hyperdermix"  Inspectah Deck4:52
16."Show N Prove"  The Blaquesmiths4:08
17."The Cause" (featuring Streetlife)Inspectah Deck4:35
Total length:65:56
Sample credits

Personnel

  • The RZA - Executive Producer, Producer
  • Mitchell "Divine" Diggs - Executive Producer, Executive Supervisor
  • Jeff Trotter - A&R Direction
  • Ashuanna Ayers - Project Coordinator
  • Che Harris - A&R Coordinator
  • Charlene Thomas - A&R Coordinator
  • Chris Gehringer - Mastering, Recording
  • Girard Hunt - Marketing
  • Jeff Swierk - Marketingtety
  • Maurice Whitaker - Creative Direction, Design, Layout
  • Piotr Sikora - Photography
  • Inspectah Deck - Producer, Mixing
  • Allah Mathematics - Producer
  • Nolan Moffitte - Recording, Mixing
  • 4th Disciple - Producer
  • Djini Brown - Recording, Mixing
  • V.I.C. - Producer, Mixing
  • Gabe Chiesa - Recording
  • True Master - Producer
  • Tony Black - Mixing, Recording
  • Pete Rock - Producer, Mixing
  • Brian Stanley - Recording
  • Large Professor - Mixing
  • The Blaquesmiths - Producers
  • Chris "CHAMP" Champions - Recording

Charts

Chart (1999) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[10] 19
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] 3

References

  1. ↑ Conaway, Matt. Review: Uncontrolled Substance. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2010-01-24.
  2. ↑ Rabin, Nathan. Review: Uncontrolled Substance. A.V. Club. Retrieved on 2010-01-24.
  3. ↑ Christgau, Robert. Review: Uncontrolled Substance. Robert Christgau. Retrieved on 2010-01-24.
  4. ↑ Columnist. "Review: Uncontrolled Substance". Los Angeles Times.
  5. ↑ Columnist. "Review: Uncontrolled Substance". Q: November 1999.
  6. ↑ Lewis, Miles. Review: Uncontrolled Substance (Review is for Wu-Chronicles AND Uncontrolled Substance . Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2010-01-24.
  7. ↑ Columnist. "Review: Uncontrolled Substance". The Source: November 1999.
  8. ↑ Columnist. "Review: Uncontrolled Substance". Spin: September 1999.
  9. ↑ Wilson, Elliot. Review: Uncontrolled Substance. Vibe. Retrieved on 2010-01-24.
  10. ↑ "Inspectah Deck – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Inspectah Deck. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
  11. ↑ "Inspectah Deck – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Inspectah Deck. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
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