The Ruler's Back

The Ruler's Back is the second studio album by British-American rapper Slick Rick, released in 1991 on Def Jam Recordings.

The Ruler's Back
Studio album by
Slick Rick
ReleasedJuly 2, 1991
Recorded1990–91
GenreHip hop
Length45:55
Label
Producer
  • Vance Wright
  • Slick Rick
  • Mr. Lee
Slick Rick chronology
The Great Adventures of Slick Rick
(1988)		 The Ruler's Back
(1991)		 Behind Bars
(1994)
Singles from The Ruler's Back
  1. "I Shouldn't Have Done It"
    Released: November 6, 1990
  2. "Mistakes of a Woman in Love with Other Men"
    Released: June 1991
  3. "It's a Boy"
    Released: November 21, 1991
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Robert ChristgauA−
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music
Entertainment WeeklyB
Los Angeles Times
The New Rolling Stone Album Guide
Spin Alternative Record Guide5/10

Upon its release, The Ruler's Back achieved notable chart success, peaking at number 29 on the Billboard 200, and number 18 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album features the hit single "I Shouldn't Have Done It", which peaked at number 2 on the Hot Rap Singles.

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