Based on a True Story (Silkk the Shocker album)

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Based on a True Story
Sikk the Shocker Based on a True Story Cover.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 7, 2004
Recorded2004
Genre Hip hop
Length50:34
Label
Producer Myke Diesel, Donald XL Robertson, Serious
Silkk the Shocker chronology
My World, My Way
(2001)
Based on a True Story
(2004)
Incredible
(2018)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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RapReviews(6.5/10) [2]
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Based on a True Story is the fifth studio album by American rapper Silkk the Shocker, released on September 7, 2004, on The New No Limit Records and Koch Records. It was produced by Myke Diesel, Donald XL Robertson and former Flipmode Squad member Serious Chart-wise, Based on a True Story is thus far the lowest charting album of Silkk's careerpad debuting at number 88 on the Billboard 200, number 20 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 7 on the Independent Albums.

Contents

Track listing

Based on a True Story
No.TitleLength
1."We Like Them Girls (Remix)" (featuring Petey Pablo & Master P)3:05
2."Got It on Lock" (featuring Master P & Pop)4:01
3."We Don't Dance We Bounce" (featuring Master P)4:23
4."Just Do It" (featuring Curren$y)4:02
5."Why You Mad"2:23
6."We Like Them Girls" (featuring Master P)3:04
7."Playa Playa"3:26
8."Holla Skit" (featuring Germany)0:29
9."Be There" (featuring Spandau Ballet)3:56
10."That's Just Me"3:11
11."Hey You"3:17
12."Do the Thing"3:26
13."Get That"6:08
14."The Hunta Skit" (featuring Motor Bike Mike)1:33
15."Clap" (featuring Master P)2:40
16."Forgive Me"3:52

Charts

ChartPosition
U.S. Billboard 200 88
Independent Albums7
U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 20

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References

  1. Jeffries, David. Based on a True Story at AllMusic
  2. Juon, Steve "Flash" (September 14, 2004). "Silkk the Shocker :: Based on a True Story :: The New No Limit/Koch Records". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  3. Monroe, Justin (October 2004). "Silkk the Shocker – Based on a True Story". Vibe . p. 192.