Johnny Kemp-"Just Got Paid"

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   I noticed that the four current database CDs that specify "45 version" range in time from (3:22) to (3:31). Unfortunately, I can only find my promo 45 for this at the moment. Both sides of my promo have a listed time of (3:25), but an actual time of (3:31). Perhaps someone with a commercial 45 can determine if the same timing situation exists there as well.

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jimct Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 07 April 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote jimct Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Johnny Kemp-"Just Got Paid" Posted: 10 December 2007 at 12:20am
	I noticed that the four current database CDs that specify "45 version" range in time from (3:22) to (3:31). Unfortunately, I can only find my promo 45 for this at the moment. Both sides of my promo have a listed time of (3:25), but an actual time of (3:31). Perhaps someone with a commercial 45 can determine if the same timing situation exists there as well.

Todd Ireland Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 16 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote Todd Ireland Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 September 2008 at 7:35pm
	Abagon reports that the commercial 45 run time of Johnny Kemp's "Just Got Paid" is also 3:31, not 3:25 as stated on the record label.

aaronk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 16 January 2005 Location: United States Status: Online Points: 88	Post Options Post Reply Quote aaronk Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 January 2016 at 10:19pm
	Does anyone own the US promo CD of this one? Discogs has one pictured and lists the catalog number as CSK 1065. If someone has it, would you mind sharing the timings? I have a 3" import CD that has the same track listing, but I never trust imports to contain the same mixes and edits as a US release, even if the versions are labeled the same.
	Aaron Kannowski Uptown Sound 91.9 The Peak - Classic Hip Hop

aaronk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 16 January 2005 Location: United States Status: Online Points: 88	Post Options Post Reply Quote aaronk Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 March 2016 at 4:53pm
	Luckily, I was able to snag a copy of the promo CD, and I can now share its contents: CSK 1065 1. non-described version (listed 5:25; actual 5:22) 2. 7" Version (listed 3:35; actual 3:31) 3. Dub Mix (listed & actual 5:20) 4. Instrumental (listed 5:25; actual 5:22) I compared the promo to the import 3" CD, and the tracks are the same mixes. The import, however, uses a different analog transfer with a slightly brighter EQ, and the tracks run a tad bit slower.
	Aaron Kannowski Uptown Sound 91.9 The Peak - Classic Hip Hop

NightAire Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 20 February 2010 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote NightAire Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 February 2024 at 1:28am
	I thought might be worth mentioning that, although the non-described version on the promo CD is approximately the same length as the LP version, it is clearly a different mix. It sounds like they are working with the original LP multi-tracks and it's the identical take, but the non-described version mutes some elements and adds some minor extra instrumentation. At times the reverb on the percussion is different. It also plays nearly 2% faster than the LP version. The non-described version is available on "Give It Up" (Razor & Tie). Edited by NightAire
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AutumnAarilyn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 22 August 2019 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote AutumnAarilyn Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 February 2024 at 2:05am
	That's the 12" version. Teddy Riley went more with a steady groove for the single and album mix. Teddy did something similar if you compare Keith Sweat's "I want her" (album mix vs 7" single in that case.) There's less swingbeat elements in the 7" single and more constant R&B groove. I think Johnny Kemp's 12" came out first but probably met with a bit of resistance. That's how these mixes come about BTW as it's very interesting to see what goes on in a writer/producer's head. A few years later hits would be given to third parties and remixes became a big deal. I know Babyface changed a couple single versions because that's the way they were sung live and it's like jazz where it comes out of an improvisation. It's sort of like how Kool and the Gang's "Celebration" came out of the coda in "Ladies night." Edited by AutumnAarilyn