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Released | July 22, 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2007–08 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
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AllMusic | [1] |
IGN | 7/10 [2] |
Okayplayer | (84/100) [3] |
PlanetUrban | [4] |
RapReviews | 5.5/10 [5] |
Black Mask, Black Gloves is the second solo studio album by American rapper Hell Rell. It was released on July 22, 2008 via Babygrande Records. Production was handled by AraabMuzik, Kajmir Royale, Hassiditty, GoodWill & MGI, Manti, and Hell Rell himself. It features guest appearances from J.R. Writer and Sen City. The album debuted at number 131 on the Billboard 200, selling 5,390 copies in its first week. The first single released from the album was "Get Ready".
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Intro (Black Gloves)" | araabMUZIK | 2:13 | |
2. | "Get Ready" |
| araabMUZIK | 3:54 |
3. | "Take an Oath" |
| Manti | 3:09 |
4. | "Think of a Problem" |
| araabMUZIK | 3:38 |
5. | "Come on Baby Girl" |
| Hassiditty | 2:41 |
6. | "Realest Nigga Doin' It" |
| MGI | 3:24 |
7. | "True Colors" |
| Kajmir Royale | 3:04 |
8. | "I Luv Stuntin'" (featuring Sen City) |
| Kajmir Royale | 3:21 |
9. | "What Up?" (featuring J.R. Writer) |
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| 4:25 |
10. | "Push 'Em Back" |
| GoodWill & MGI | 3:48 |
11. | "Rumors" |
| araabMUZIK | 3:07 |
12. | "Million Dollar Plan" |
| Kajmir Royale | 3:17 |
Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200 | 131 |
US Independent Albums | 20 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 18 |
US Top Rap Albums | 9 |
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