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Released | May 19, 1998 | |||
Recorded | 1997–1998 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 115min | |||
Label | Draper Inc. Records | |||
Producer | Tony Draper, T-Mix, Jones & Draper Company, Tone Capone, The Legendary Traxster, Ant Banks, Carlos Stephens, N.O. Joe | |||
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RapReviews | 8/10 [3] |
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Lost is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Eightball. It is a double album, released on May 19, 1998, by Draper Inc. Records. 8Ball had already released three albums as a part of the group 8Ball & MJG, but after 1995's On Top of the World the group decided to make solo albums before reuniting as a group. This was the second of the group's solo albums, being released after MJG's No More Glory . This album has been certified Platinum by the RIAA for selling 1.8 million copies in the U.S. The song "Drama in My Life" was first heard on the soundtrack album to the 1998 film Woo .
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Intro" | 2:28 |
2. | "Put tha House on It" | 4:39 |
3. | "All 4 Nuthin'" | 4:56 |
4. | "Bounce wit Me" | 3:57 |
5. | "Drama in My Life" (featuring Psycho Drama) | 5:28 |
6. | "My Homeboy's Girlfriend" | 4:37 |
7. | "Stompin' and Pimpin'" (featuring MJG) | 4:50 |
8. | "Backyard Mississippi" (featuring Goodie Mob) | 3:58 |
9. | "If I Die" | 5:07 |
10. | "The Artist Pays the Price" | 5:30 |
11. | "Get Money" (featuring Busta Rhymes) | 4:46 |
12. | "Ghetto Luv" | 4:35 |
13. | "All On Me" | 2:04 |
14. | "Lost" | 4:52 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "360°" (featuring Rappin' 4-Tay, Spice 1, E-40 & Otis & Shug) | 4:37 |
2. | "Let's Ride" (featuring MJG) | 3:59 |
3. | "Time" | 4:30 |
4. | "Coffee Shop" (featuring Redman) | 5:03 |
5. | "Pure Uncut" (featuring Master P, Silkk the Shocker, Mystikal & Psycho Drama) | 4:40 |
6. | "Down and Out" | 3:55 |
7. | "Put Your Hands Up" (featuring MJG) | 3:44 |
8. | "Ball and Bun" (featuring Bun B) | 4:32 |
9. | "I Don't Wanna Die" | 4:52 |
10. | "My First Love" | 4:27 |
11. | "Get Bucked" | 4:39 |
12. | "This Is Dedicated" (featuring Phoenix Johnson) | 4:42 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Ill Hill Niggas" (Ill Hill Billies) | 4:09 |
2. | "Been Done Some Shit" (Psycho Drama) | 4:33 |
3. | "How We Roll" (Canibus & Panama P.I.) | 4:15 |
4. | "Scummie" (Crucial Conflict) | 4:33 |
5. | "What You Weigh Me" (A+ & MJG) | 4:12 |
6. | "Many Know" (McGruff) | 3:31 |
7. | "Incarcerated Minds" (MJG) | 4:35 |
8. | "Class in Session" (Thorough) | 4:37 |
9. | "Baby Baby" (The Reepz) | 4:02 |
10. | "The Moocher" (Fa Sho featuring Coldhard) | 4:55 |
11. | "All the Way" (Rodney Ellis) | 4:43 |
12. | "Can't Stop" (Too Short & Eightball & M.J.G.) | 6:05 |
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8Ball & MJG is an American hip hop duo from Orange Mound, Memphis, Tennessee. They met at Ridgeway Middle School in 1984. In 1993, the duo released their debut album Comin' Out Hard. They went on to release On the Outside Looking In (1994), On Top of the World (1995), In Our Lifetime (1999), Space Age 4 Eva (2000), Living Legends (2004), Ridin High (2007) and Ten Toes Down (2010).
"Stay Fly" is the first single from hip hop group Three 6 Mafia's 2005 album Most Known Unknown. The song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 to become the group's biggest hit. The track, which samples "Tell Me Why Has Our Love Turned Cold" by Willie Hutch, features fellow Memphis rap duo 8Ball & MJG and Young Buck, a member of G-Unit. The single helped propel Most Known Unknown to RIAA platinum status. The single itself achieved 2x multi-platinum RIAA certification status on December 11, 2006.
"Doo Wop (That Thing)" is a song by American rapper and singer Lauryn Hill from her debut solo studio album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998). It was written and produced by Hill. The song was released as her solo debut and lead single from The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill on August 10, 1998, by Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records. No commercial release was originally intended for the single in the US, but limited-quantity physical formats were issued two months later, on October 27.
Block Music is the second solo studio album by American rapper Shawnna. It was released on June 6, 2006 on Def Jam South Recordings and Disturbing tha Peace. Production was handled by several record producers, including Vudu, 110% Pure, Chucky Thompson, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and Salaam Remi. It features guest appearances from Buddy Guy, Ludacris, Avant, Bobby V, I-20, Johnny P., Lil Wayne, Malik Yusef, Pharrell Williams, Shareefa, Smoke of Field Mob, Syleena Johnson, Too Short, 8Ball & MJG. The album peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200. Its lead single, "Gettin' Some", was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Comin' Out Hard is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Eightball & MJG, released in August 1993 by Suave House Records. It has sold more than 500,000 copies.
Living Legends is the sixth studio album by American hip hop duo 8Ball & MJG. The album was released on May 11, 2004, by Bad Boy South. It spawned three singles "You Don't Want Drama", "Straight Cadillac Pimpin'" and "Forever". In addition to selling 750,000 copies to date, the album sold 121,000 copies in its first week and debuted to number three spot on the Billboard 200, making it 8Ball & MJG's highest charting album to date.
Ridin High is the seventh studio album by the American hip hop duo 8Ball & MJG. The album was released on March 13, 2007, by Bad Boy South. It was originally scheduled for July 2006, under the title Pure American Pimpin', but was eventually confirmed to be titled Ridin High. The album features guest appearances from Three 6 Mafia, Juvenile, Yung Joc, P Diddy, The Notorious B.I.G., Jazze Pha, 112, and Project Pat. Productions will come from Jazze Pha, Sean Dre, Drumma Boy, Lil Jon, DJ Toomp and Timbaland's protégé Danja.
On Top of the World is the third studio album by American hip hop duo Eightball & MJG. The album was released on October 31, 1995, by Suave House Records and Relativity Records. West-coast artists E-40 and Mac Mall both make appearances on this album, along with Big Mike – a one-time member of Geto Boys. Nuckle Heads, a newly formed group of 2 female rappers on Suave House, debut on this album. South Circle also make an appearance here. Former 1 of the Girls member Nina Creque also appears on the album.
No More Glory is the debut solo studio album by American rapper MJG. The album was released on November 18, 1997, by Draper Inc. Records. The album's title is a reference to the confederate flag and its nickname "Glory". MJG had already released three albums as a part of the group 8Ball & MJG, but following 1995's On Top of the World, the two rappers decided to each release a solo album before continuing as a group. This was the first solo released from the group, 8Ball would release his solo debut, Lost, in 1998.
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Almost Famous is the second solo studio album by American rapper 8Ball. It was released on November 20, 2001, through JCOR Entertainment. It features guest appearances from MJG, Carl Thomas, Cl'Che, Dorasel, Koncrete, Ludacris, P. Diddy and Thorough. The album peaked at number 47 on the Billboard 200 and number 6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States.
"Gone till November" a song by Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean, released as the third single from his debut solo album The Carnival (1997). The song was released on 25 November 1997 by Columbia and Ruffhouse, and peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Jean's highest-charting solo hit in the UK alongside 2000's "It Doesn't Matter". In the United States, the song peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It reached number four in both Canada and New Zealand.
We Are The South: Greatest Hits is a greatest hits album by 8Ball & MJG. It was released on May 18, 2008, by Koch Records, and includes many of the duo's best songs from Comin' Out Hard, On the Outside Looking In, Space Age 4 Eva, and Living Legends.
Charge It 2 da Game is the second studio album by American rapper Silkk the Shocker, released February 17, 1998, as planned, on No Limit Records in the United States. The album was later certified Platinum by the RIAA on March 25, 1998
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Wicked Wayz is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Mr. Mike. It was released on July 30, 1996 through Suave House/Relativity Records. Production was handled by Smoke One Productions, E-A-Ski & CMT, with Tony Draper serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from 8Ball & MJG, Christión, E-A-Ski, Ice Cube, N.O.L.A. and O.C. The album peaked at number 29 on the Billboard 200 and number 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Its lead single, "Where Ya Love At?", reached #87 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and #40 on the Hot Rap Songs.
"Sho Nuff" is a song by American recording artist Tela featuring fellow Southern hip hop duo 8Ball & MJG. It was released on March 11, 1997, through Suave House Records as the lead single from Tela's debut studio album Piece of Mind. Recording sessions took place at Crosstown Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. Production is credited to Tela, DJ Slice T, and Jazze Pha, who also performed the song's hook.
Life's Quest is the fifth solo studio album by American rapper 8Ball. It was released on July 24, 2012, through E1 Music. It features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Angie Stone, Big K.R.I.T., Ebony Love, Keelyn Ellis, LC, MJG, Singa and Slim.