Tone-Loc - I Got It Goin' On (12" Single) (1989) Vinyl 12" Single • Rap Remix
Catalog Number:
DV1006Musical Styles:
1980s, Electro-Funk, G-Funk, Jazzy Hip Hop, Old School, Pop Rap, West Coast Hip HopSleeve Grade:
Excellent (EX)Record Grade:
Excellent (EX)Condition Details:
Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back); surface impressions on front. sticker near top-right on front. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is partly readable with wear, developing split in center. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners, developing split on center of bottom-edge. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)
Tracks:
- I Got It Goin' On (Remix)
- I Got It Goin' On (Go Go Instrumental)
- The Homies (Album Version)
- The Homies (On Tilt Mix)
- The Fine Line Between Hyper And Stupid (feat. Akeem, Aleem, and Hashim)
About The Record:
I Got It Goin' On (12" Single), by Tone-Loc, serves as an early showcase of the rapper's raw, street-smart style through its remix-heavy presentation of the title track, including a go-go instrumental version that highlights the era's fusion of hip-hop and dance rhythms. The B-side introduces The Homies in both album and "On Tilt Mix" forms, delivering funky, party-ready vibes that became fan favorites among early supporters of West Coast rap. A standout unique fact is the inclusion of The Fine Line Between Hyper And Stupid, a vocoder-laden electro jam paying tribute to old-school pioneers like Pretty Tony and Egyptian Lover, with production credits revealing involvement from New York's electro legends Hashim and The Fantastic Aleems—adding a layer of historical depth to Tone-Loc's otherwise straightforward sound. Historically significant as one of the first releases from the artist who would soon pioneer the "lowrider" rap subgenre, this single captures the transitional energy of late-80s hip-hop experimentation. Its lead track I Got It Goin' On emerged as a hit single, peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart.