Close to You is the second studio album from American hip hop artist Father MC, released on May 19, 1992 on Uptown Records. The album peaked at number one hundred eighty-five on the Billboard 200 chart. Release and reception The album peaked at the hundred and eighty-fifth spot on the U.S. Billboard 200 and reached the thirty-fourth spot on the R&B Albums chart. Alex Henderson of Allmusic gave the album a positive review, noting that the "release demonstrates that pop-rap can have integrity," and calling the work "a solid, enjoyable follow-up for the Queens native." Track listing All music by Mark Morales and Mark C. Rooney except where noted. Chart history Album Singles Personnel Information taken from Allmusic. art direction – Carol Friedman assistant engineering – Jack Hersca assistant mixing – Jack Hersca, John Kogan, Dann Wojnar design – Primary direction – Vartan drum machine – Mark Morales engineering – Edward "DJ Eddie F" Ferrell, Michael Fossenkemper, Mike Fronda, Dave Hall, Jack Hersca, Rod Hui, Mark Morales executive production – Father MC, Andre Harrell, Steve Lucas guitar – Henry Grate mastering – Jose Rodriguez mixing – David Dachinger, Edward "DJ Eddie F" Ferrell, Michael Fossenkemper, Dave Hall, Rod Hui, Mark Morales, Kevin Reynolds photography – Carol Friedman production – Sean "Puffy" Combs Edward "DJ Eddie F" Ferrell, Dave Hall, Nevelle Hodge, Mark Morales, Howie Tee production coordination – Crystal Johnson stylist – Ellen Silverstein vocal arranging – Mark Morales vocals (background) – Mary J. Blige, Kenny Greene, Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey, Joel "JoJo" Hailey, Brenda Reid, Terri Robinson, Jeff Sanders, Clinton Wike, Tiffany Wilson Notes External links Close to You at Discogs 1992 albums Albums produced by Sean Combs Albums produced by Eddie F Father MC albums Uptown Records albums