2 Future 4 U

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2 Future 4 U
2 Future 4 U.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 30, 1998
Genre House
Length74:03
Label Tinted
Producer
  • Armand Van Helden
  • Neil Pettricone
Armand Van Helden chronology
Greatest Hits
(1997)
2 Future 4 U
(1998)
Armand Van Helden's Nervous Tracks
(1999)
Singles from 2 Future 4 U
  1. "U Don't Know Me"
    Released: January 25, 1999
  2. "Flowerz"
    Released: April 19, 1999
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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2 Future 4 U is the third studio album by American record producer Armand Van Helden. It was released on November 30, 1998, by Tinted and includes the singles "U Don't Know Me" and "Flowerz".

Contents

Track listing

All tracks are written by Armand Van Helden, except where noted.

2 Future 4 U track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Mother Earth" (featuring Tekitha)
9:50
2."The Boogie Monster" 7:06
3."Business as Usual" 2:06
4."Psychic Bounty Killaz" (featuring DJ Sneak) 7:44
5."Rock Da Spot" (featuring Mr Len) 5:28
6."U Don't Know Me" (featuring Duane Harden) 8:03
7."Alienz" 7:49
8."Summertime" (featuring Mi Madre) 3:56
9."Yeast" 0:16
10."Necessary Evil" 4:25
11."Entra Mi Casa" (featuring Mita) 7:26
12."Flowerz" (featuring Roland Clark)
9:38

Charts

Chart performance for 2 Future 4 U
Chart (1998–1999)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [2] 73
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) [3] 39
French Albums (SNEP) [4] 30
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) [5] 50
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista) [6] 36
UK Albums (OCC) [7] 22

Release history

Release history and formats for 2 Future 4 U
CountryRelease dateFormatLabel
AustraliaMay 4, 1999 CD Tinted

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