Throwin' Down
| Throwin' Down | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 13, 1982 | |||
| Recorded | 1981–1982 | |||
| Studio | Record Plant (Sausalito), Motown/Hitsville U.S.A. Studios (Hollywood) | |||
| Genre | Funk, soul, R&B | |||
| Length | 40:43 | |||
| Label | Gordy | |||
| Producer | Rick James | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Robert Christgau | B+ |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | |
Throwin' Down is the sixth studio album by Rick James, released in 1982 via the Gordy imprint of Motown Records. It peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200. Although not as popular as Street Songs, Throwin' Down is certified gold by the RIAA. It was nominated for an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album.