What makes Sex Is Law by Father MC notable?

Sex Is Law received critical acclaim for its innovative fusion of genres and helped solidify Father MC's presence in the music industry. The album featured hits like '69' which became popular on urban radio stations, further cementing the New Jack Swing sound during the early '90s. Released in 1993, Sex Is Law was Father MC's second studio album, following his debut album, Father's Day in 1991. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the New Jack Swing movement, blending rap with contemporary R&B influences to carve out a unique sound.

How many songs are on Sex Is Law?

Sex Is Law has 11 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Sex Is Law

Father MC · 1993

46 min · 11 tracks

A sultry blend of smooth R&B grooves and hip-hop rhythms that invites listeners to explore themes of love and desire.

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Sex Is Law — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of sensuality and power dynamics within relationships, showcasing Father MC's smooth vocal delivery over lush instrumentation.
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R&B Swinger — This track exemplifies the seamless blend of R&B and hip-hop that characterizes the album, with catchy hooks and an infectious rhythm that draws listeners in.
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For the Brothers Who Ain't Here — This poignant track pays homage to those lost or absent from their communities, highlighting Father MC’s ability to weave personal narratives into broader social commentary.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Foothills

Higher than 20% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends R&B and hip-hop but lacks standout depth in songwriting and cohesion.

What we noticed

The album opens with a strong lead single, '69', which sets a sultry tone that persists through the first half.
Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, adding a narrative quality that enhances the themes of love and desire.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 69 4:26
2 R&B Swinger 3:52
3 Sex Is Law 4:52
4 Once She Gets Pumpin' 4:20
5 On and On 3:50
6 I Beeped You 4:16
7 Ain't Nuttin but a Party 4:21
8 Now Is the Time 4:08
9 For the Brothers Who Ain't Here 4:13
10 The Wiggle 3:48
11 Something from the Radio 4:27

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