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Released | September 15, 1998 | |||
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Sky's the Limit (written as Skys The Limit) is the debut studio album by American rapper Magic. It was released on September 15, 1998, on No Limit Records, Tru Records and Priority Records. The record features production from Beats by the Pound, Mark in da Dark, and DJ Daryl, and guest appearances from almost the entire No Limit and Tru Records artists roster.
The album was another success for the thriving No Limit, debuting at number 15 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, selling 105,551 copies in its first week.
Year | Album | Chart positions | ||
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1998 | Sky's the Limit | 15 | 3 | - |
Kane & Abel is an American hip hop duo formed by twin brothers Daniel and David Garcia that were founded by Master P in late 1995. They were best known for their time with No Limit Records.
List of the albums released by No Limit Records between approximately 1991–2006.
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Life or Death is the debut studio album by American rapper C-Murder. It was released on March 17, 1998, by No Limit Records and Priority Records. It was produced by Beats By the Pound. Like most of No Limit's albums in the 1990s, the album was a success, peaking at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 and at number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums; as well as number 21 on the Top Heatseekers. After debuting on the charts with 197,000 copies sold its first week out, Life or Death achieved platinum status moving over 2 million copies by the end of 1999. In its second week of release, the album charted at number 7 on the Billboard 200, then at number 10 in its third week.
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Unlady Like is the second studio album by American rapper Mia X. It was released on June 24, 1997, on No Limit Records, distributed by Priority Records and EMI, and featured production from Beats By the Pound. The album made it to #21 on the Billboard 200 and #2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA. Fellow No Limit Soldiers Master P, C-Murder, Silkk the Shocker, Mr. Serv-On, Fiend, Mac, Kane & Abel, KLC, Mystikal, Mercedes, Mo B Dick, O'Dell and Big Ed are featured, along with Foxy Brown. The song "The Party Don't Stop" charted on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Airplay in August 1997.
Mama Drama is the third and final studio album released by American rapper Mia X, which was released on November 3, 1998,after pushing the date back. on No Limit Records, distributed by Priority Records and EMI, and featured production from Master P and Beats By the Pound. Many of the guests who appeared on the previous album returned for guest appearances on the album including Fat Joe and Charlie Wilson. The album debut at #7 on billboard 200 and #3 on top hip hop and r&b charts selling 98,000 copies in the first week. By December 18, 1999 the album was certified 2× platinum by the RIAA.
Am I My Brother's Keeper is the third studio album by American hip hop duo Kane & Abel. It was released on July 7, 1998, on No Limit Records and Priority Records and was produced by Master P and Beats By the Pound. The album contained the single " Time After Time", which peaked at #18 on the Hot Rap Singles.
On Top of da World is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Lil Italy. It was released on August 3, 1999 via No Limit Records. Recording sessions took place at K-Lou Studios in Richmond, California and at No Limit Studios in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Production was handled by K-Lou, KLC, Ricky "Gold Fingers" Rivera, Carlos "C-Los Beats" Stephens, Charles Doyle Leonard and Poorman Dre, with Master P serving as executive producer.
The Best of C-Murder is a compilation album released by Priority Records containing the greatest hits of rapper C-Murder. On the same day, Priority also released compilations containing the greatest hits of his brothers Silkk the Shocker and Master P, entitled The Best of Silkk the Shocker and The Best of Master P, and of their group TRU, entitled The Best of TRU. The latest from Corey 'C-Murder' Miller - Penitentiary Chances
These Wicked Streets is the second studio album by American rapper Skull Duggery. It was released on September 8, 1998 via No Limit/Penalty Recordings, making it the rapper's final record for the label. Production was handled by Beats By The Pound, with Master P serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Silkk the Shocker, C-Murder, Fiend, Master P, Mo B. Dick, Big Ed, Ghetto Commission, KLC, Mia X, Mr. Serv-On, Mystikal, O'Dell, Shad, Snoop Dogg and Soup Bone. The album peaked at number 21 on the Billboard 200, number 41 on the Heatseekers Albums and number 4 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States.
Guilty Til Proven Innocent is the only album released by hip hop group, Prime Suspects. It was released on October 6, 1998 through No Limit Records and was produced by the labels production team, Beats By the Pound.
Black Mafia is the second studio album released by American hip hop duo Steady Mobb'n. It was released on November 24, 1998, through No Limit Records, and was produced by Beats By the Pound and Meech Wells; according to group member Billy Bavgate, the record was completed in one week. The only released single, "Ghetto Life", was a minor hit, but the album failed to match the major success of their 1997 debut Pre-Meditated Drama, peaking at #82 on the Billboard 200 and #19 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Steady Mobb'n departed No Limit thereafter. Most critics blame the albums lackluster sales and weak delivery on the account of DJ Daryl not being present on the album. Black Mafia had sold 21,000 copies in its first week.
The Assassin is the debut studio album by American rapper Big Ed. It was released on September 1, 1998, through No Limit/Priority Records. The production was handled by Beats by the Pound, as well as Mr. Mixx and Les G. It features guest appearances from Mia X, Silkk the Shocker, C-Murder, Mac, Master P, Mystikal, Fiend, Mr. Serv-On, Full Blooded, Gambino Family, Magic, Mo B. Dick, O'Dell, Snoop Dogg and Steady Mobb'n. The album peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Top R&B Albums in the United States.
Ghetto Organized is the only studio album by American hip hop group the Gambino Family. It was released on October 20, 1998, via No Limit Records and was entirely produced by Beats By The Pound. It features guest appearances from 241, Big Ed, C-Murder, Fiend, Full Blooded, Ghetto Commission, KLC, Mac, Magic, Master P, Mia X, Mo B. Dick, Mr. Serv-On, Mystikal, O'Dell, Porsha, QB, Silkk the Shocker and Snoop Dogg. The album peaked at number 17 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart selling 160,000 copies in its first week, but the group never released a follow-up and have not been heard of since. The tracks "Studio B" and "Childhood Years" were released as promotional singles.
No Limit Greatest Hits is a 2006 two-disc greatest hits album released on August 1, 2006 by Priority Records. The compilation managed to make it to #56 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Prior to the release of this compilation, No Limit Records went bankrupt in 2003 which resulted in Master P selling the back catalog of the label. Today, EMI owns the No Limit back catalog. Due to no longer owning No Limit, Master P had no involvement in the making of this compilation.
No Limit Records was an American record company founded by Master P. The label's albums were distributed by Priority Records, Universal and Koch Records. The label included artists such as Snoop Dogg, Mercedes, Silkk the Shocker, Mystikal, Mia X, Mac, C-Murder, Magic, Romeo Miller, Fiend, Kane & Abel, and Soulja Slim. Anthony Boswell, head of Bout It Bout It Management, served as the vice president of operations as well as head of management for the label.
The following is a partial list of albums released through Priority Records. Any additional record labels involved are specified in brackets.