Boyz n da Hood is the debut studio album by American Southern hip hop group Boyz n da Hood. It was released on June 21, 2005, through Bad Boy South/Atlantic Records. Recording sessions took place at Sho'Nuff Studios, PatchWerk Recording Studios, The Zone, 730 Beat Street, Futuristic Recording Studios and D.A.R.P. Studios in Atlanta and at Circle House Studios in Miami. Production was handled by Jazze Pha, Nitti, Drumma Boy, Crown Kingz Productions, DJ Toomp, Erick Sermon, Horace "Bubba" Mitchell, Jasper Cameron, Keith Mack, Midnight Black, Sanchez Holmes and Swizzo, with P. Diddy and Russell Spencer serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances from Eazy-E, Jazze Pha, Puff Daddy, Rick Ross and Young Malice. The album peaked at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and number-one on both the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums charts in the United States. Its lead single, "Dem Boyz", reached number No. 13 on the Hot Rap Songs chart.
Lyricist Lounge 2 is the fourth hip hop compilation album by American record label Rawkus Records. It was released on November 28, 2000, as the second installment of Lyricist Lounge album series, based on New York's Lyricist Lounge showcases.
In Our Lifetime is the fourth studio album by American hip hop duo Eightball & MJG. It was released on May 18, 1999, through Suave House Records under a new distribution deal with Universal Records. Recording sessions took place at Urban House Studios, Inc. and Digital Services in Houston and at the Dungeon Recording Studios in SWATS. Production was handled by T-Mix and Mr. DJ, with Tony Draper serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Big Duke, Thorough, CeeLo Green, Nina Creque, Outkast and Toni Hickman. The album debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top R&B Albums charts, selling 95,000 copies in its first week in the United States. Music video was directed for "We Started This". This would be the duo's last recording for Suave House Records label.
Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler is the second studio album by American rapper Noreaga. It was released on August 24, 1999, by Penalty Recordings. Recording sessions took place at The Hit Factory and Sound on Sound Studios in New York and at Criteria Studios in Miami. Production was handled by SPKilla, Ez Elpee, The Neptunes, Trackmasters, Anthony Barners, Charly "Suga Bear" Charles, Jamal Edgerton, Mannie Fresh and Swizz Beatz. It features guest appearances from Musaliny-N-Maze, Final Chapter, Goldfingaz, Juvenile, Kelis, Lil' Wayne, Mike B., Missy Elliott, Scarlet O'Harlem and Troy Outlaw. The album debuted at number 9 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. On October 27, 1999, it received a Gold status by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling 500,000 certified units.
The Last Dance is the seventh studio album by American rapper Spice 1. It was released on May 16, 2000, via Mobb Status Entertainment and Thug World Entertainment. Production was handled by G-Man Stan, DJ Squeeky, Al Eaton, Beezie, Blackjack, Clint "Payback" Sands, DJ Daryl, Pimp C and Sean T. It features guest appearances from UGK, 2-Ton, Bad Azz, Black C, C-Bo, Crime Boss, MJG, Outlawz, Reefa, Sean T, and The Game Bangers. The album peaked at number 54 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 28 on the Independent Albums charts in the United States.
Hustle & Flow: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture is the compilation soundtrack album to Craig Brewer's 2005 film Hustle & Flow. It was released on July 12, 2005, via Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records.
Pleezbaleevit! is the only studio album by American hip hop trio Doggy's Angels. It was released in 2000 through Doggy Style/TVT Records. Recording sessions took place at Dogghouse Recording Studios. Production was handled by DJ Battlecat, Fredwreck, Meech Wells, D. Black, Jelly Roll and Mark In The Dark, with Snoop Dogg serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Tha Eastsidaz, Kokane, LaToiya Williams, King Lou, Layzie Bone, Mac Minister, Morticia, Nate Dogg, Ruff Dogg, Soopafly and Suga Free.
Friday After Next (Original Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album to Marcus Raboy's 2002 Christmas-themed comedy film Friday After Next. It was released on November 19, 2002 via Hollywood Records. Produced by Mitch Rotter, Mitchell Leib and Spring Aspers with Ice Cube and Matt Alvarez as executive producers, the album is composed of hip hop, contemporary R&B and christmas music.
The Aftermath is the second studio album by the American hip hop group Da Youngsta's. It was released on April 20, 1993 via EastWest Records America. Recording sessions took place at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Platinum Island Studio, Greene Street Studio, Unique Recording Studios, Another House Of Hits Joint, East Hill Studios and D&D Studios in New York City. Production was handled by Q Ball, The Beatnuts, 118th Street Productions, Marley Marl, Pete Rock, DJ Premier and L.G. The Teacher. It features guest appearances from CL Smooth, Lt. Stitchie, Pete Rock and Treach.
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.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Artifacts. It was released on October 25, 1994, via Big Beat/Atlantic Records. The recording sessions took place at Soundtrack Studios in New York, except for the song "Cummin' Thru Ya Fuckin' Block", which was recorded at Chung King Studios. The album was produced by T-Ray, Buckwild, Drew and Redman, with co-producers Rockwilder and Artifacts. It features guest appearances from Jay Burns Jaya, Redman and Busta Rhymes.
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.
Figgas 4 Life is the only studio album by American hip hop group Major Figgas. It was released on June 30, 2000, through RuffNation Records. Production was handled by HotRunner, Darnell Marshall, Dean Murder, Lee Johnson, Leon Kidd, Melvin Carter and Cedric "Smitty" Smith. It features the lone guest appearance from Kenny Whitehead. The album peaked at number 115 on the Billboard 200, number 29 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 3 on the Top Heatseekers. Its lead single "Yeah That's Us" made it to number thirty on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number two on the Hot Rap Songs.
Tear Gas is the fourth studio album by American rapper The Jacka. It was released on June 16, 2009 through The Artist Records/SMC Recordings. Recording sessions took place at 17 Hertz Studios in Hayward and at Skyblaze Studios in Emeryville. Production was handled by M.G. The Producer, RobLo, Bedrock, Traxamillion, Cellski, Jeffro, Joe Millionaire, Kareem K, Lee Bannon, Lee Majors, Stagmata and The Inkredibles, with The Jacka serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Ampichino, Andre Nickatina, AP.9, Cellski, Cormega, Devin the Dude, Dubb 20, E-40, Freeway, J. Stalin, Jynx, Krondon, Masspike Miles, Matt Blaque, Mistah F.A.B., Mitchy Slick, Paul Wall, Phil da Agony, Planet Asia, Rydah J. Klyde, Sky Balla and Zion I. The album debuted at number 93 on the US Billboard 200, with 5,800 copies sold in its first week of release. In 2022, Rolling Stone included the album at #196 on their list of The 200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums Of All Time.
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.
The Album of the Year is a compilation album presented by American hip hop record label Suave House Records. It was released on July 29, 1997 through Suave House/Relativity Records. Composed of eleven songs, the album featured ten exclusive tracks performed by Suave House artists The Fedz, 8Ball & MJG, NOLA, Tela, Nina Creque, Thorough and Randy, with the exception of South Circle's "Geto Madness", which appeared on their 1995 album Anotha Day Anotha Balla. Production was handled by Smoke One Productions and DJ Slice T, with Tony Draper serving as executive producer. The album peaked at number 26 on the Billboard 200 and number 4 on the Top R&B Albums.
"Left, Right, Left" is a song written and performed by American rapper Drama. It was released on October 12, 1999 via Atlantic Records as the lead single off of the rapper's debut studio album Causin' Drama. Production was handled by Shawty Redd, with Raheem the Dream serving as executive producer.
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.
Damizza Presents... Where I Wanna Be is a compilation album presented by American record producer Damizza. It was released on October 31, 2000 through London Records. Production was handled by Eddie Berkeley, Jermaine Dupri, KayGee, Warren G, and Damizza himself, who also served as executive producer together with co-executive producers Rick Cummings, Shade Sheist and Sujit Kundu. It features contributions from Shade Sheist, Damon Sharpe, Krayzie Bone, TQ, Big Caz, Ja Rule, Kurupt, Layzie Bone, Nate Dogg, Tatum Tots and Damizza. The album peaked at number 143 on the Billboard 200 and number 28 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States.
