Banned in the U.S.A.
Studio album by 2 Live Crew
Released	July 13, 1990
Recorded	1989-1990
Genre	Rap, Hardcore rap, Miami Bass
Length	54:39
Label	Luke Records
Producer	Big Tony Fisher Luke Mike "Fresh" McCray Mr. Mixx 2 Live Crew Denver A. Wright
Professional reviews
Allmusic link Robert Christgau link
2 Live Crew chronology
As Nasty As They Wanna Be (1989) Banned in the USA (1990) Live In Concert (1990)

Banned in the U.S.A. is the fourth album by 2 Live Crew. It was originally credited as Luke's solo album. Released July 13, 1990 on Luke/Atlantic Records. Includes the hits "Do The Bart" and the title track.

The eponymous title single is a reference to the decision in a court case that their album As Nasty As They Wanna Be was obscene (the decision would later be overturned on appeal.) It uses the music from the song Born in the U.S.A. to which Bruce Springsteen gave them permission.

Displeased over the decision of Florida Governor Bob Martinez who, on being asked to examine the album, decided it was obscene and recommended local law enforcement take action against it, and over the subsequent action of Broward County, Florida sheriff Nick Navarro who arrested local record store owners on obscenity charges for selling the group's albums, and the subsequent arrest of members of the group on obscenity charges, the group included the song "Fuck Martinez," which also includes multiple repetitions of the phrase "fuck Navarro." The group found two other men with the same names, and had them to sign releases, as they thought that this action would make it impossible for Martinez, or Navarro, to sue them.

[edit] Track listing

1. "Banned in the U.S.A." – 4:24
2. "News Flash "People in the News"" – 0:16
3. "Man, Not a Myth" – 3:57
4. "News Flash "350 Men"" – 0:25
5. "Fuck Martinez" – 3:55
6. "News Flash "Super Snoop" – 0:10
7. "Strip Club" – 3:17
8. "News Flash "Nation by Storm" – 0:07
9. "Do the Bart" – 4:28
10. "In Color-Men on Records" – 0:39
11. "Face Down, Ass Up" – 3:02
12. "Hey Jack!" – 0:55
13. "Bass 9-1-7" – 4:42
14. "So Funky" – 4:58
15. "News Flash "Poll Results"" – 0:10
16. "Mamolapenga" – 3:02
17. "Video No Soul" – 0:09
18. "I Ain't Bullshittin', Part 2" – 6:42
19. "Commercial "Nasty M.F.s"" – 0:15
20. "This is Luke From the Posse" – 5:15
21. "News Flash - British Youth" – 0:12
22. "Fuck a Gang" – 3:56
23. "Commercial - Inquiring Minds" – 0:07
24. "Arrest In Effect" – 6:05
25. "Mega Mix IV" – 3:31

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