The Nine Yards is the debut studio album by American rapper Paperboy. It was released on January 26, 1993 through Next Plateau Entertainment. Production was handled by Rhythm D, with Aaron Clark, Dave Ferguson and John Ferguson serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances from Rhythm D and Angela Dauphiney. The album peaked at number 48 on the US Billboard 200 and number 26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on June 22, 1993 for selling 500,000 units in the United States. Its lead single, "Ditty", reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved Platinum status by the RIAA. Track listing Sample credits Tracks 1 and 10 contain portions of "Do Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)" written by Roger Troutman and Larry Troutman Track 6 contains elements from "Future Shock" written by Curtis Mayfield Personnel Mitchell "Paperboy" Johnson – main artist Angela Dauphiney – backing vocals (tracks: 2, 3) David Cochrane – lead guitar, bass, saxophone, flute, engineering David "Rhythm D" Weldon – producer, arrangement Ben Liebrand – remixer (track 1) Desmond "Divine" Houston – remixer (track 10) Gary "D.J. GLE" Ellis – engineering, mixing Phil Austin – mastering Jason Vogel – engineering (track 10) Aaron Clark – executive producer Dave Ferguson – executive producer John Ferguson – executive producer Jenniene Leclercq – art direction Jeff Faville – design Michael Miller – photography Charts Certifications References External links 1993 debut albums Albums produced by Rhythum D