The Fat Boys Are Back
# The Fat Boys Are Back

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Robert Christgau | C+ |
| Rolling Stone | |

The Fat Boys Are Back is the second studio album by American hip hop group the Fat Boys, released on June 1, 1985, by Sutra Records. The album was produced by Kurtis Blow. The album peaked at number 63 on the US Billboard 200, and number 11 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on January 9, 1986.

The album contains three the Billboard singles: "The Fat Boys Are Back", "Hard Core Reggae" and "Don't Be Stupid". The song "Pump It Up" was performed in the movie Krush Groove during the Disco Fever scene.

## Track listing

* "The Fat Boys Are Back" (Kurtis Walker, Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley, Darren Robinson) – 6:10
* "Don't Be Stupid" (Kurtis Walker) – 5:40
* "Human Beat Box" (Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley, Darren Robinson) – 3:16
* "Yes, Yes, Y'All" (Kurtis Walker, Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley, Darren Robinson) – 5:16
* "Hard Core Reggae" (Kurtis Walker, David Reeves, Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley, Darren Robinson) – 5:58
* "Pump It Up" (Kurtis Walker, David Reeves, Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley, Darren Robinson) – 6:25
* "Fat Boys Scratch" (Damon Wimbley) – 5:02
* "Rock 'N' Roll" (Kurtis Walker, David Reeves, Mark Morales, Damon Wimbley, Darren Robinson) – 6:00

## Personnel

* Musicians: Steve Breck, Kurtis Blow, Danny Harris, Dave Ogrin, David Reeves
* Background vocals: Michelle Cobbs (track 1), Fonda Rae (1), Alyson Williams (1), Kurtis Blow (6), Larry Green (6), Danny Harris (6), David Reeves (6)
* Mixing: Kurtis Blow, Dave Ogrin
* Executive producer: Art Kass, Charles Stettler
* Mastering: Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs
* Photography: Raeanne Rubenstein
* Design: Lynda West

## Charts

### Weekly charts

| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| US Billboard 200 | 63 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 11 |
| Year | Song | Chart | Peak position |
| 1985 | "The Fat Boys Are Back" | US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard) | 27 |
| 1985 | "Hard Core Reggae" | US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard) | 52 |
| 1985 | "Don't Be Stupid" | US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard) | 62 |

## Certifications

| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| - | - | - |
| United States (RIAA) | Gold | $500,000^^$ |
| $^^$ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |||
