No More Glory is the debut solo studio album by American rapper MJG. The album was released on November 18, 1997, via Suave House/Universal Records. The recording sessions took place at Urban House Studios in Houston. The album was produced by Mo-Suave-A Productions Inc. It features guest appearances from 8Ball, Bun B, Rodney Ellis, and the Fedz.
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.
Sprung (Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture) is a soundtrack to Rusty Cundieff's 1997 comedy film Sprung. It was released on April 29, 1997 via Qwest Records and composed of seventeen swingbeat and hip hop music songs.
One Life 2 Live is the third solo studio album by American rapper C-Bo. It was released on February 4, 1997 via AWOL Records. Production was handled by DJ Daryl, Mike Mosley and Big Will, with Freddie "T" Smith serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Lunasicc, Maniac Lok, Marvaless, Mississippi, Big Lurch, B-Legit, Da Misses and Mac Mall.
The Final Chapter is the fifth studio album by American rapper C-Bo. It was released on March 9, 1999 via AWOL Records. Production was handled by D-Wiz, Troy-B, T-Roy and Kirk Crumpler, with Freddie "T" Smith serving as executive producer. The album peaked at number 81 on the Billboard 200 and at number 20 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts in the United States.
Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture Steel is the soundtrack to Kenneth Johnson's 1997 superhero film Steel. It was released on July 29, 1997, through Qwest/Warner Bros. Records. Production was handled by Jon-John, Antonina Armato, Andre Betts, Darryl Anthony Hawes, DJ Quik, G-1, Havoc, Hen-Gee, Marc Kinchen, Oliver Leiber, Teddy Riley and Trackmasters. It features contributions from the film star Shaquille O'Neal, Peter Gunz, Az Yet, Blackstreet, B-Real, Gina Breedlove, Ice Cube, Jia, Jon B., KRS-One, Maria Christina, Mobb Deep, S.H.E., Spice 1 and Tevin Campbell. The album reached number 185 on the Billboard 200 and number 26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts in the United States. Its lead single, a posse cut "Men of Steel", peaked at number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 53 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs in the US.
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 Street's 1985 song, "Tell Me How It Feels."
Most Wanted is the fifth studio album by American hip-hop duo Kane & Abel. It was released on September 26, 2000, via Most Wanted Empire. Recording sessions took place at Most Wanted Soundlab in Baton Rouge, South Coast Studio and Ultrasonic Studios in New Orleans. Production was handled by Big Ro, David Banner, Full Pack Music, Happy Perez, Hex Luger and Lunatic. It features guest appearances from 5th Ward Weebie, Boss Player, Fiend, Partners-N-Crime, Sundown and The Pimptations.
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. The recording sessions took place at Platinum Island Studios, Unique Recording and Master Cutting Room in New York. The album was produced 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.
Shell Shocked is the second solo studio album by American rapper Mac. It was released on July 21, 1998 via No Limit/Priority Records. Production was handled by Beats by the Pound, with Master P serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from 2-4-1, Big Ed, C-Murder, Fiend, Kane & Abel, Magic, Master P, Mia X, Mo B. Dick, Mr. Serv-On, Mystikal, O'Dell, Silkk the Shocker, Snoop Dogg, Soulja Slim, Storm, and Ms. Peaches.
Hood Stories is the fifth studio album by American hip hop duo Dirty. It was released on August 16, 2005 via Rap-A-Lot 4 Life, marking their second album for the label. Recording sessions took place at Noddfactor Studios in Denton and M.A.D. Studios in Houston. Production was handled by Maximillion, Mike Dean and Da Club Bangaz, with J Prince serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Bun B, J-Ral, Lil Burn One, Lil Mario and Tanya Herron. The album debuted at number 186 on the Billboard 200 and number 26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts in the United States.
Black Mafia is the second studio album by American hip-hop duo Steady Mobb'n. It was released on November 24, 1998, through No Limit/Priority Records, marking the duo's second and final full-length for the label.
Foolish (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album to Dave Meyers' 1999 comedy drama film Foolish. It was released on March 23, 1999 via No Limit/Priority Records. Production was handled by Carlos Stephens, Craig B., KLC, L.T. Hutton, Mark In The Dark, M.P., O'Dell, Supreme Nyborn and the Whole 9, with Master P serving as executive producer. It features contributions from the film star Master P and his labelmates and affiliates C-Murder, Crooked Eye, Fiend, Ghetto Commission, Kane & Abel, Lil' Soldiers, Magic, Mia X, Mo B. Dick, Mr. Serv-On, Mystikal, O'Dell, Porsha, Silkk the Shocker and Tha Dogg Pound, as well as Marvin Gaye, Kool & the Gang, Parliament and The O'Jays.
Oz: The Soundtrack is the soundtrack album to the HBO television series Oz. It was released on January 9, 2001, through Nettwerk/Avatar Records and composed of hip hop music.
"Far From Yours" is a song by American rapper O.C. featuring American R&B singer Yvette Michele. It was released in July 1997 via Payday/FFRR Records as the second single from O.C.'s second solo studio album Jewelz. Recording sessions took place at Unique Recording Studios in New York. Production was handled by Buckwild, who utilizes samples from "Tomorrow" by The Brothers Johnson and "For the Listeners" by Eric B. & Rakim.
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.
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.
Disturbed is the third album by American rapper Coo Coo Cal. It was released on September 18, 2001, through Tommy Boy Records. Production was mostly handled by Bigg Hank, though Rated X, Bink!, DJ Cipha Sounds, Double 8 and KayGee also contributed production to the album. It features guest appearances from Midwikid, Mr. Do It To Death, Gage, Koffee Brown, Lil' Niq, Mocha, Nothing Typical, Twista, Indo G, Kurupt and Trick Daddy.
West Coast Mafia is a compilation album by American West Coast hip hop recording artist C-Bo. It was released July 23, 2002, via West Coast Mafia Records. Production was handled by Pizzo, Bosko, Spade & Crash, Flossy P, Mobetta, Rick Rock, Roger Troutman Jr., Vonzail and Wino, with C-Bo serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Big Lurch, Bobby Sealz, Bosko, Brotha Lynch Hung, CJ Mac, Cool Nutz, Cozmo, Crysis, E-40, Fat Tone, H60dsta Rob, Killa Tay, Lil' Cyco, Marvaless, Max Julian, Mr. Short Khop, Phats Bossi, Pizzo, Spade & Crash, Speedy, Thug Misses, Young Meek and Yukmouth. The album peaked at number 136 on the Billboard 200, number 38 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 10 on the Independent Albums charts in the United States.
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