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Straight Down to Business

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Straight Down to Business
Studio album by
Released1991
GenreNew jack swing,[1][2] hip hop,[2] house[2]
LabelMCA
Ready for the World chronology
Ruff N' Ready
(1988)
Straight Down to Business
(1991)
She Said She Wants Some
(2004)

Straight Down to Business is the fourth album by the American musical group Ready for the World, released in 1991 via MCA Records.[3][4] "Straight Down to Business" was released as a single.[5]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Sun-Sentinelmixed[2]

The Washington Post wrote that "between the scratches and samples, RFTW sing characteristically steamy ballads like the harmonic "Ask Your Lover'."[6]

Track listing

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  1. "Nuttin' But a Party"
  2. "Straight Down to Business"
  3. "Cat-Thang"
  4. "World Party"
  5. "Ask Your Lover"
  6. "P.B.S.L."
  7. "Can He Do It (Like This, Can He Do It Like That)?"
  8. "No More Mr. Nice Guy"
  9. "Yo, That's a Lot of Body"
  10. "Panties and Draws"
  11. "Would You Make Me"
  12. "Cat-Thang (Mental Mix)"

References

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  1. ^ a b AllMusic review
  2. ^ a b c d Sun Sentinel review
  3. ^ Calloway, Earl (13 July 1991). "Ready for the World Returns with Its Fourth MCA Album". The Chicago Defender. p. 26.
  4. ^ "New Album for Ready for the World". Afro-American Red Star. 13 July 1991. p. B6.
  5. ^ Scott, Jane (March 20, 1992). "More Row Rhythm". Friday. The Plain Dealer. p. 39.
  6. ^ Griffin, Gil (26 July 1991). "Soul Men & Boys Jacking Up the Hits". The Washington Post. p. N18.