One Million Strong

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One Million Strong
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Compilation album by
various artists
ReleasedNovember 7, 1995
Recorded1994—95
Studio
Genre Hip hop
Length1:17:04
Label SOLAR
Producer
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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RapReviews7/10 [2]

One Million Strong is a 1995 compilation of hip hop music released by Mergela Records/SOLAR to commemorate the 1995 Million Man March in Washington, D.C. The compilation was released on November 7, 1995 and featured some of hip hop's biggest names, including the song "Runnin'", which was one of the few collaborations between 2Pac and Notorious B.I.G. The album peaked at number 36 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Where Ya At?" (performed by Ice-T, Ice Cube, Kam, Mobb Deep, DA Smart, Insane, Shorty, Smooth B., Chuck D, RZA and Killah Priest)Jimmy "JT" Thomas5:13
2."Runnin'" (performed by 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G. and Dramacydal)
4:45
3."Is It a Dream?" (performed by Channel Live)
  • Hakim Greene
  • Vincent Morgan
  • Troy Taylor
 3:23
4."Meal Ticket" (performed by Tone Def Clicc)
  • Chico
  • Dap
  • Bam
  • Ant Dog
  • Tone Toven
Tone Toven4:01
5."No Hand Outs" (performed by Tha Alkaholiks) E-Swift 4:52
6."Mirror, Mirror" (performed by Smooth B., Val Young and Prince Ital Joe)
  • Barnes
  • Robert Taylor
The Epitome Of Scratch4:15
7."Tight Situation" (performed by Kaotic Sypher, Bogous, True and P.I. Crazee)
  • Derek Dedeaux
  • Jimmy Singletary
  • Rhonnecia Bryant
  • Kenya Miller
  • Dante' Ozier
  • Danyell Thomas
Danyell Thomas4:42
8."Hocus Pocus" (performed by Crazy Tee and C-No Gee)
  • Anthony Ransom
  • Carolyn Baldwin
Blaqthoven4:16
9."187um" (performed by Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg) Dr. Dre 3:42
10."Wicked Ways" (performed by Sunz of Man) 4th Disciple 4:45
11."Get Up" (performed by Black Wine)
Jimmy "JT" Thomas4:57
12."No Surrender" (performed by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony) 3:37
13."Out to Git Minez" (performed by Step X Step)
  • Jimmy Hamilton
  • Vernon Jackson
 4:18
14."Wake Up" (performed by X-Niggaz)
  • Damon X. Jones
  • James 2X Medlock
  • James 2X Medlock
  • Damon X. Jones
4:34
15."Livin' 2 Die" (performed by Top Authority)
  • Diallo Peacock
  • Dia Peacock
Dalo3:35
16."Where Ya At? (Extended Version)" (performed by Mobb Deep, Chuck D, DA Smart, E. Rule, Merchant, Lord Jamar, RZA, Sunz of Man and Brooklyn Zu)
Jimmy "JT" Thomas4:30
17."Destroy All Masters" (performed by Chuck D and Melquan)
  • Ridenhour
  • Melvin Keys
  • Abnes Dubose
Abnormal3:43
Total length:1:17:04
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