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1996 studio album by Heather B.
Takin Mine
Studio album by Heather B.
ReleasedJune 11, 1996 (1996-06-11)
Recorded1994–95
Studio
GenreHip hop
Length40:44
Label
Producer
Heather B. chronology
Takin Mine
(1996) 		Eternal Affairs
(2002)
Singles from Takin Mine
  1. "All Glocks Down"
    Released: 1995
  2. "If Headz Only Knew"
    Released: April 16, 1996
  3. "My Kinda Nigga"
    Released: September 17, 1996

Takin Mine is the debut studio album by American rapper Heather B. It was released on June 11, 1996, through Pendulum/EMI America. The recording sessions took place at D&D Studios and Giant Recording Studios in New York. It was produced by Boogie Down Productions member DJ Kenny Parker, except for one song produced by Da Beatminerz. It features a guest appearance from M.O.P. The album was a minor success making it to No. 36 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and No. 14 on the Top Heatseekers, and spawned three charting singles, "All Glocks Down", "If Headz Only Knew" and "My Kinda Nigga", each of which found decent success on the Hot Rap Singles chart.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Entertainment WeeklyB+
RapReviews7.5/10
The Source

The Boston Herald labeled the album "solid but unexceptional" and "sassy and street smart."

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Da Heartbreaka"DJ Kenny Parker3:57
2."All Glocks Down"DJ Kenny Parker4:09
3."If Headz Only Knew..."
  • Gardner
  • Parker
DJ Kenny Parker4:41
4."My Kinda Nigga" (featuring M.O.P.)DJ Kenny Parker4:18
5."Takin' Mine"DJ Kenny Parker3:49
6."Mad Bent"
  • Gardner
  • Parker
DJ Kenny Parker4:19
7."Sendin 'Em Back"DJ Kenny Parker3:25
8."No Doubt"DJ Kenny Parker4:05
9."Real Niggaz Up"
  • Gardner
  • E. Dewgarde
  • D. Dewgarde
  • Parker
  • Tim Perkins
  • F. Rhett
Da Beatminerz3:40
10."What Goes On"DJ Kenny Parker4:21
Total length:40:44
Sample credits

Personnel

  • Heather B. Gardner – vocals
  • Jamal "Lil' Fame" Grinnage – vocals (track 4)
  • Eric "Billy Danze" Murray – vocals (track 4)
  • Kenny Parker – producer (tracks: 1-8, 10)
  • Ewart "DJ Evil Dee" Dewgarde – producer (track 9)
  • Walter "Mr. Walt" Dewgarde – producer (track 9)
  • Gail D. Butler – executive producer, management
  • Charles Dixon – executive producer
  • Tom Coyne – mastering
  • David Carpenter – engineering
  • Dexter Thibou – engineering
  • Kieran Walsh – engineering
  • Luis Tineo – engineering
  • Max Vargas – engineering
  • Lu Ann Graffeo – art direction
  • Randall Martin – design
  • Carl Posey – photography

Charts

Chart (1996) Peak
position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 36
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) 14

References

  1. Ehrlich, Dimitri (Jun 1996). "June in tune — Takin' Mine by Heather B". Interview. Vol. 26, no. 6. p. 56.
  2. Stanley, Leo. "Heather B. - Takin' Mine Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  3. Ehrlich, Dimitri (June 21, 1996). "Takin Mine". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  4. Jost, Matt (June 1, 2010). "Heather B :: Takin Mine". RapReviews. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  5. christian ex / BSX (June 1996). "Record Report: Heather B – Taken' Mine". The Source. No. 81. pp. 76–77. Archived from the original on January 25, 2000. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  6. "Discs". Boston Herald. 19 July 1996. p. S14.
  7. "Heather B Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
  8. "Heather B Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard.

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