The Desolate One

The Desolate One is the third studio album by American rapper Just-Ice. It was released in 1989 through Fresh/Sleeping Bag Records. Recording sessions took place at Power Play Studios in New York. Production was handled by KRS-One and Just-Ice himself, with Ivan "DJ Doc" Rodriguez and D-Nice serving as co-producers. It features a guest appearance from Heavy D.

The Desolate One
Studio album by Just-Ice
Released	1989
Studio	Power Play Studios (New York, NY)
Genre	Golden age hip hop hardcore hip hop
Length	38:40
Label	Fresh Sleeping Bag
Producer	Just-Ice KRS-One
Just-Ice chronology
Kool & Deadly (1987) The Desolate One (1989) Masterpiece (1990)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
RapReviews	6.5/10[2]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Joseph "Just-Ice" Williams Jr.; all music is composed by Lawrence "KRS-One" Parker.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Desolate One"	5:06
2.	"...And Justice for All"	4:12
3.	"Hardhead"	4:31
4.	"Welfare Recipients"	4:37
5.	"Ma Touch da Just"	3:03
6.	"It's Time I Release"	4:31
7.	"In the Jungle"	3:33
8.	"Hijack"	4:30
9.	"Ram Dance Hall Session" (featuring Heavy D)	4:37
Total length:		38:40

Personnel

• Joseph "Just-Ice" Williams Jr. – lyrics, vocals, producer
• Dwight "Heavy D" Myers – vocals (track 9)
• Lawrence "KRS-One" Parker – producer, mixing
• Ivan 'Doc' Rodriguez – co-producer, engineering
• Derrick "D-Nice" Jones – co-producer
• Howie Weinberg – mastering
• Janette Beckman – photography
• Icon Design, NYC – art direction

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1989) Peak position US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[3] 19

Year-end charts Chart (1989) Position US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] 79