Common questions about Home Invasion (album)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was the album Home Invasion originally scheduled for release?

The album Home Invasion was originally scheduled for release on the 15th of November 1992. The label delayed the release to the 14th of February 1993 due to the Rodney King riots and a volatile election cycle.

Why did Sire Warner Bros Records refuse to release the original cover of Home Invasion?

Sire Warner Bros Records refused to release the original cover of Home Invasion because the artwork depicted a white boy immersed in black culture surrounded by images of violence and disorder. This timing coincided with the fresh trauma of the Rodney King riots and a volatile election cycle.

What tracks were removed from the leaked versions of Home Invasion compared to the final Priority Records release?

The leaked versions of Home Invasion contain the absence of the tracks It's On That's How I'm Livin' I Ain't New Ta This and Race War. The track Ricochet which had already appeared on the soundtrack to the film of the same name is included in these versions whereas it was removed from the final album.

When did the Recording Industry Association of America certify the album Home Invasion as gold?

The album Home Invasion achieved gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America on the 1st of June 1993. This certification marked Ice-T's last studio album to receive such recognition.

Who produced the album Home Invasion and what were their specific roles?

Tracy Lauren Marrow served as the main artist and producer for tracks 2 through 4 6 8 through 11 13 15 through 18 20 through 23 and 26 as well as the executive producer and designer of the album. Eric Garcia Daddy Nitro Mark D. Ross and Brandi Younger were featured artists on tracks 12 15 16 and 17 respectively.