Timothy Brown aka Timothy "Father MC" Brown at the debut, with a hip R&B (read: new jack swing) album that focuses on girls. Born in Brooklyn, he grew up in Far Rockaway, Queens. In 1990, he releases his debut LP, produced by Mark Cory Rooney, Prince Markie Dee (of Fat Boys), Fresh Gordon and Howie Tee. The backing vocals are provided by Mary J. Blige, K-Ci & JoJo, Mark Cory Rooney, and the only guest credited is Lady Kazan.
The bars Father MC chooses to spit out here aren't much lower than anyone else who has chosen this topic for his records, but they're a lot lower than the rest of the hip hop game (and probably even in the R&B game). In addition, he chooses not to deliver in rapping. Never. The production of the record is based on simple and minimal raw rhythms, with rare jazzy variations and a delivery mainly spoken, sometimes in soft rap, and functional hooks sung by him or by choristers. There are several ballads ("Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated", "Lisa Baby", "I've Been Watching You"), extravagant bridges and the only serious rapping part is provided by Lady Kazan.
Promoted by four singles, among which "Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated" topped rap songs chart, released by Uptown Records and MCA, the record goes well on charts, ensuring his continuation of career in the industry. Overall, it's devoid of real strengths, but full of weaknesses, a pretty strange rap album when your only rapping verse comes from a guest. 3/10.
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