3 Deep (album)
3 Deep is the third studio album by Surface, released in 1990 on Columbia Records. The first single from the album, "The First Time" claimed the top spot on the U.S. pop charts for two straight weeks. The second single, "All I Want Is You", teams Bernard Jackson with songstress Regina Belle on vocals and peaked at number eight on the Hot R&B Singles chart. Third single "Never Gonna Let You Down" peaked at number 17 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts.
| 3 Deep | ||||
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| Released | March 20, 1990 | |||
| Studio | Studio On Wheels, Glendale, California; The Lab, West Orange, New Jersey; Chameleon Sound Studio, East Orange, New Jersey; Sound Tracks Recording Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | R&B, soul | |||
| Length | 47:15 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Surface | |||
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| Singles from 3 Deep | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [1] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "The First Time" | Bernard Jackson, Brian Simpson | 4:15 |
| 2. | "Give Her Your Love/Rainbow (Reprise) (Interlude)" | David Conley, Bernard Jackson, David Townsend | 6:26 |
| 3. | "All I Want Is You" | David Conley, Everett Collins, Derrick Culler | 5:54 |
| 4. | "Tomorrow" | David Conley, Derrick Culler | 5:03 |
| 5. | "You're the One/We Don't Have to Say Good-Bye (Interlude)" | David Conley, Bernard Jackson, David Townsend, Derrick Culler | 5:51 |
| 6. | "Never Gonna Let You Down" | Bernard Jackson | 4:00 |
| 7. | "10" | Bernard Jackson | 4:06 |
| 8. | "Don't Wanna Turn You off/Kid Stuff (Young Love) (Interlude)" | David Conley, Gene Lennon, Joshua Thompson, David Townsend | 5:59 |
| 9. | "When It Comes to Love/Echoes (Interlude)" | David Conley, Bernard Jackson, David Townsend | 5:41 |
| 10. | "Ain't Givin' Up" | David Conley/Everett Collins/David Townsend | 4:25 |
| 11. | "Love X Trust" | David Conley, Bernard Jackson, David Townsend | 4:41 |
| 12. | "Kid Stuff (Believe in Yourself)" | David Conley, Bernard Jackson, David Townsend | 2:43 |
Personnel
Adapted from Discogs.[2]
- Bernard Jackson – Lead & Backing Vocal, Raps, Fretless Bass, Synthesizer, Drum Programming
- David Townsend – Guitars, Keyboards, Synthesizers, Synthesizer Bass, Drum Programming, Vocal Backing
- David "Pic" Conley – Flute, Shakuhachi, Synthesizer, Synthesizer Bass, Drum Programming, Vocal Backing
- Brian Simpson – Keyboards, Synth Bass, Drum Programming on The First Time
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- "3 Deep Review". Allmusic. Retrieved July 15, 2013.
- Surface - 3 Deep @Discogs.com Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- "Surface Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- "Surface Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1991". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- "American album certifications – Surface – 3 Deep". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 28, 2021. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.
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