Non-Fiction is the second studio album by American hip hop duo Black Sheep. It was released on December 6, 1994 via Mercury Records. Recording sessions took place at Calliope Studios, D&D Studios, Chung King Studios and The Hit Factory in New York City. Production was handled by Black Sheep themselves with Salaam Remi serving as an additional producer on the remix version of "Without a Doubt". It features guest appearances from Emage, Chi-Ali, Michelle Valentine, Showbiz and A.G., Sweet Tee and The Legion. The album debuted at number 107 on the Billboard 200 and number 24 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States.
Cracked Tiles is the debut studio album by American alternative rock band Zug Izland. It was released on January 28, 2003, through Psychopathic Records. Production was handled by Mike P., Syn and Violent J. It features guest appearances from Insane Clown Posse, Anybody Killa, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Jamie Madrox and Joy Sparks. The album debuted at number 48 on the Heatseekers Albums and number 31 on the Independent Albums charts in the United States.
Dillinger & Young Gotti is the second studio album by American hip hop group Tha Dogg Pound. It was released independently on May 1, 2001, through D.P.G. Recordz. Production was handled by member Daz Dillinger, who also served as executive producer, Mike Dean and Blaqthoven. It features guest appearances from Beanie Sigel, RBX, Roscoe, Slip Capone and Xzibit.
Beat'n Down Yo Block! is the debut studio album by Atlanta-based American rapper Unk. It was released on October 3, 2006 through Koch Records. Production was handled by DJ Montay, MC Assault, Freddie B, Big Korey and Joe Durty. It features guest appearances from DJ Montay, Dru, Baby D, Backbone, Big Korey, D.G. Yola, DJ Jelly, Jazze Pha, Jizzleman, Loko and Parlae. The album peaked at number 109 on the Billboard 200, number 21 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 8 on the Top Rap Albums, and topped the Heatseekers Albums charts in the United States.
The Future Is Now is the only studio album by the American hip hop group Non Phixion. It was released on March 26, 2002, via Uncle Howie/Landspeed Records. Recording sessions took place at Fast Forward Studios, D&D Studios, No Mystery Studios, Battery Studios, Area 51 and Chung King House Of Metal in New York, and at the Music Grinder in Los Angeles. Production was handled by Necro, Large Professor, Dave 1, DJ Premier, JuJu, Pete Rock and T-Ray. It features guest appearances from Christian Olde Wolbers, Marley Metal, MF Doom, Moonshine, Necro, Raymond Herrera, Stephen Carpenter and The Beatnuts. The album's cover art was created by Mear One, and the logo is a tribute to Canadian metal band Voivod.
Sittin' on Somethin' Phat is the debut solo studio album by American rapper and record producer Ant Banks. It was released on March 9, 1993 via Dangerous Music/Jive Records. Production was handled by Ant Banks and Too $hort. It features guest appearances from Goldy, Pooh-Man, Spice 1 and Too $hort. The album peaked at number 123 on the Billboard 200, number 22 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 5 on the Heatseekers Albums in the United States.
Stackin Chips is the debut studio album by American rap group 3X Krazy. It was released on April 8, 1997 through Noo Trybe Records. Production was handled by Tone Capone, One Drop Scott, Ali Malek, Ant Banks, Bosko, Lev Berlak, Mike Dean, N.O. Joe, and Spenc. It features guest appearances from Luniz, Harm, Mr. Spence, Christión, Cydal, E-40, Dru Down, Mike Marshall, Pleasure and Seagram. The album made it to No. 136 on the Billboard 200, No. 28 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and No. 6 on the Top Heatseekers. One single, "Keep It on the Real," peaked at No. 19 on the Hot Rap Tracks, which was based on the 52nd Steet's 1985 song, "Tell Me How It Feels."
No Pain No Gain is the third studio album by American hip hop duo Ghetto Twiinz. It was released on September 22, 1998, through Rap-A-Lot Records. Recording sessions took place at Hippie House Studios in Houston, Texas. Production was handled by Mike Dean, Mr. Lee, and Leroy "Precise" Edwards, who is also served as executive producer together with J. Prince. It features guest appearances from 007, 2-4, DMG, D. Shype, G Mone', Gotti, Lo-Life, Mia X, Scarface, Tela, Willie D and Yukmouth. The album debuted at No. 191 on the Billboard 200, No. 35 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and No. 15 on the Heatseekers Albums charts in the United States.
Ruthless by Law is the second studio album by American hip hop group RBL Posse. It was released on November 15, 1994 via In-A-Minute Records. Recording sessions took place at Bayview Productions in Richmond, California. Production was handled by Cellski, The Enhancer, and RBL Posse, with Tony Jackson serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Cellski and Herm. The album peaked at number 197 on the Billboard 200, number 23 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number three on the Heatseekers Albums chart in the United States.
2econd Season is the second studio album by Atlanta-based American rapper Unk. It was released on September 30, 2008 through Koch Records. Production was handled by DJ Montay, Mr. Jonz, MC Assault and Malcolm X. It features guest appearances from Blazed, 11 Dub, D'Angel, Loko, Manish Man, Princess, Project Pat, Ray J, Sandman, Sean Kingston, Stuey Rock, Three 6 Mafia and Ying Yang Twins. The album peaked at number 104 on the Billboard 200, number 15 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 6 on the Top Rap Albums, and topped the Heatseekers Albums charts in the United States.
That's Them is the second studio album by American hip hop duo Artifacts. It was released on April 15, 1997 via Big Beat/Atlantic Records. Recording sessions took place at Platinum Island Studios, Unique Recording and Master Cutting Room in New York. Production was handled by Shawn J Period, Baby Paul, V.I.C., Gruff Rhino, Lord Finesse, Mr. Walt and Rob "Reef" Tewlow, with co-producer Tame One and additional producer Showbiz. It features guest appearances from Lord Finesse and Lord Jamar.
Skin Deep is the debut studio album by American rapper Solé. It was released on September 28, 1999, through DreamWorks Records. Production was handled by Focus..., Big Trev, Chuckey Charles, Colin Wolfe, Kevin Davis, Rashad Smith, and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, who also served as executive producer together with Timmy Regisford. It features guest appearances from JT Money, Big Gipp, Bobbi Bosselina, J-Weav, Kandi Burruss, L.O., Ms. Toi, Mr. Raja, Tamar Braxton and Tech N9NE.
Til My Casket Drops is the fourth studio album by American rapper C-Bo. It was released February 24, 1998, through AWOL/Noo Trybe Records. Recording sessions took place at TML Studios in Hayward, Live Oak Studios in Berkeley, The Lab in San Francisco, Sick Wid' It Studio, EMI Recording Studio in Hollywood, AWOL Studios and The Mob Shop in Fairfield. Production was handled by One Drop Scott, B.C., JT the Bigga Figga, Mike Mosley, Rick Rock, Studio Ton, DJ Daryl, Femi Ojetunde, with C-Bo serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from 151, JT the Bigga Figga, Killa Tay, Laroo T.H.H., Lunasicc, Pizzo, Lil' Bo, Mac Mall, Marvaless, Mississippi, Outlawz, Big Syke, E-40, Spice 1, X-Raided, Big Lurch, Bobby G, and first appearance of the Mob Figaz.
Enemy of the State is the sixth solo studio album by American rapper C-Bo. It was released July 25, 2000 through West Coast Mafia/Warlock Records, making it his first album for his own indie label, West Coast Mafia Records, after leaving AWOL Records, which he did after the release of Til My Casket Drops. Recording sessions took place at Studio Prime in Seattle, Cosmic Slop Shop in Sacramento, Def Low Studio and GLP Studios in San Francisco, Nod Factor Studios in Missouri, and Hard Tyme Records. Production was handled by Mike Dean, Mike Mosley, DJ Squeeky, Rick Rock, Wino, Beezie, JT the Bigga Figga, Meko, Mr. Lee and One Drop Scott, with C-Bo serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Killa Tay, Mob Figaz, Yukmouth, CJ Mac, Daz Dillinger, Dotty, JT the Bigga Figga, Lil' Keke, Too Short and WC.
The Mobfather is the ninth studio album by American rapper C-Bo. It was released on July 22, 2003 via West Coast Mafia Records. Recording sessions took place at Panic Room in Hollywood. Production was handled by Mark Sparks, Blaqthoven, Spade & Crash, Bosko, Rhythm D, Jelly Roll, Mobetta and Nan Dogg, with C-Bo serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from 151, Gotti, Crunch, Vitnomb, 40 Glocc, Bosko, Cyco, Eastwood, Erica Fox, Fed-X, Jobi, Killa Tay, KJ, Lil' Bo Peep, Mad Max, Nicole, Phats Bossi, Tha Realest, Thug Misses, Truck Turner, Young Meek and Yukmouth. The album debuted at number 199 on the Billboard 200, number 37 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 13 on the Independent Albums in the United States.
Skull Gang is the self-titled debut studio album by American hip hop group Skull Gang. It was released on May 5, 2009, through Skull Gang/E1 Entertainment. Recording sessions took place at Santana's World. Executively produced by Juelz Santana, it features guest appearances from Lil Wayne and Jim Jones.
Deadly Groundz is the debut and only studio album by American hip hop group 5th Ward Juvenilez. It was released on June 20, 1995 through Underground/Rap-A-Lot Records. Recording sessions took place at Digital Services in Houston. Production was handled by Mike Dean, N.O. Joe, Crazy C, Derek "Grizz" Edwards, and O.G. Dewey, who was also serving as executive producer together with J. Prince. It features guest appearances from E-Rock, Kaos and 007.
Paper Chasin' is the second solo studio album by American rapper Suga-T. It was released on February 27, 1996 through Sick Wid' It/Jive Records. Production was handled by Elijah Baker, Sean T, Studio Ton, Tone Capone, DJ Xtra Large, Kevin Gardner, Levitti, Redwine and T-Mor, with Suga-T serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from B-Legit, Mac Shawn, E-40, G-Note, T-Pup, Boo, Mike Marshall and The Conscious Daughters.
Six Figures is the second solo studio album by American rapper D-Shot. It was released on July 29, 1997, via Shot/Jive Records. Recording sessions took place at The Mob Shop in Vallejo, Boss Studios in San Francisco Bay Area and K-Lou Studios in Richmond. Production was handled by Femi Ojetunde, Levitti, Studio Ton, and D-Shot himself, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from E-40, Levitti, B-Legit, Bo-Roc, Celly Cel, Kaveo, Mac Shawn, Mr. Malik, Spice 1 and Too $hort. The album debuted at number 81 on the Billboard 200 and number 21 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States.
Cuts for Luck and Scars for Freedom is the debut studio album by American Oakland-based rapper and singer Mystic. It was released on June 19, 2001 through GoodVibe Recordings. Production was handled by Dotrix 4000, The Angel, CD, Chops, Relative, Spontaneous, Adam, AmpLive, A-Plus, Manifest, Shock G and Walter Taylor.
