| On the Outside Looking In | ||||
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| Released | May 24, 1994 [1] | |||
| Recorded | 1993-1994 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 53:26 | |||
| Label | Suave House Records, Relativity Records | |||
| Producer | South O, Eightball & MJG | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| RapReviews | 7.5/10 [3] |
On the Outside Looking In is the second studio album by American hip hop duo Eightball & MJG. The album released on May 24, 1994, [4] by Suave House Records and Relativity Records.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Long Distance (Intro)" | 1:13 |
| 2. | "Lick 'Em Up Shot" (featuring Papa Reu) | 5:13 |
| 3. | "Crumbz 2 Brixx" | 4:51 |
| 4. | "Players Night Out" | 4:28 |
| 5. | "Sesshead Funk Junky" (featuring MC Breed) | 4:36 |
| 6. | "So What U Sayin'" | 5:21 |
| 7. | "No Sellout" | 5:00 |
| 8. | "Anotha Day in tha Hood" | 5:05 |
| 9. | "No Mercy" | 3:15 |
| 10. | "On tha Outside Lookin' In" | 2:32 |
| 11. | "Break-a-Bitch College" | 6:24 |
| 12. | "Lay It Down" (featuring Thorough and Crime Boss) | 5:21 |
| Total length: | 53:26 | |
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 [5] | 106 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [6] | 11 |
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