Stillmatic is the fifth studio album by American rapper Nas, released on December 18, 2001 by Ill Will and Columbia Records. In contrast to his previous work's gangsta rap themes, the album contains socially conscious and philosophical themes similar to that of his 1994 debut Illmatic. Nas' lyrics address topics such as ghetto life, American politics, and his feud with rapper Jay-Z.
UGK was an American hip hop duo from Port Arthur, Texas, formed in 1987, by Chad "Pimp C" Butler and Bernard "Bun B" Freeman. They released their first major-label album Too Hard to Swallow, in 1992, followed by several other albums charting on the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, including the self-titled Underground Kingz album, which contained their single "International Players Anthem " and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, in August 2007. The duo has also been featured on hit singles by several other artists, such as "Big Pimpin'" by Jay-Z and "Sippin' on Some Syrup" by Three 6 Mafia. Pimp C founded UGK Records in late 2005. On December 4, 2007, Pimp C died in his West Hollywood, California hotel room.
The Emotions are an American Grammy Award–winning soul/R&B vocal group from Chicago, Illinois. The group started out in gospel music but transitioned into R&B and disco music. The Emotions were named by VH1 as one of the 18 most influential girl groups of all time.
Better Dayz is the eighth studio album and fourth posthumous album by the late American rapper 2Pac, the third to be released without the artist's creative input and is the last to be a double-album.
Eazy-Duz-It is the debut studio album by American hip hop artist Eazy-E, released on November 23, 1988, by Ruthless Records and Priority Records. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest gangsta rap albums.
Ghetto Classics is the third studio album by American R&B singer Jaheim. It was released by Warner Bros. Records on February 13, 2006 in the United States. As with his previous albums, production and songwriting duties were handled by former Naughty by Nature DJ KayGee as well as Terence "Tramp Baby" Abney, Darren Lighty, Eddie F, Bink, Scott Storch, Balewa Muhammad, Wesley Hogges, Eric Williams, and The Co-Stars.
Urban Legend is the third studio album by American rapper T.I., released on November 30, 2004, through Grand Hustle Records and Atlantic Records. The album debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200, selling 195,000 copies in its first week of release. It also debuted at number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and the Top Rap Albums charts.
Rasassination is the second album by rapper Ras Kass. It was released on September 22, 1998 by PatchWerk. It peaked at #63 on Billboard 200 and #11 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. One charting single was released "Ghetto Fabulous" featuring Dr. Dre and Mack 10. The album is no longer in print. “Interview with a Vampire” is considered an underground classic and one of his best songs.
Still Ghetto is the second studio album by American R&B singer Jaheim. It was released by Divine Mill Records and Warner Bros. Records on November 5, 2002 in the United States. Released to favorable reviews, it debuted at number eight on the US Billboard 200 and number three on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, with first-week sales of 111,000 copies, eventually reaching platinum for selling a million domestic copies.
"Something He Can Feel" is a song composed by Curtis Mayfield for the 1976 motion picture Sparkle. The song, a love ballad in a Chicago-/Philly-soul style, became a number-one hit on the Billboard's R&B singles chart in the United States twice with two separate recordings: a 1976 version by Aretha Franklin from the film's soundtrack, and a 1992 cover by girl group En Vogue.
The Best of C-Bo is the first greatest hits compilation released by American rapper C-Bo. It was released November 21, 1995 on AWOL Records and features songs from C-Bo's first three albums, guest performances from other AWOL Records releases as well as rare and unreleased songs. The album features production by DJ Daryl, Mike Mosley and Sam Bostic. It peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. E-40 and B-Legit appear on the album, as well as labelmates, Marvaless and Mississippi.
This is the discography of American hip hop group Three 6 Mafia. The collective has also released music under the name "Triple Six Mafia". The collective contains two subgroups that have released music independently as "Tear Da Club Up Thugs" and "Da Mafia 6ix". The group has also released music through collaboration projects with other artists under the names "Prophet Posse", "Hypnotize Camp Posse" and "Da Headbussaz".
Draw the Line is the debut album by rap group, Ghetto Mafia. It was released on May 20, 1994 through Ichiban Records and was produced by Sedric "Swift" Barnett and Carl "Cooly C" Dorsey. Draw the Line managed to peak at #79 on the Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Full Blooded Niggaz is the second album by the Ghetto Mafia. It was released on October 10, 1995 through Triad Records and was produced by POR Productions, a three-man production team consisting of Carl Dorsey, Edgar Hinton and Lance McLendon who also wrote most of the songs on the album. Full Blooded Niggaz peaked at 65 on the Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
On da Grind is the fourth studio album by the Ghetto Mafia. It was released on October 20, 1998 as the group's second and final album through Fully Loaded Records with production handled by the Ghetto Mafia and Carl "Cooly C" Dorsey. On da Grind became the group's most successful album, peaking at 169 on the Billboard 200, their only album to make it to that chart. The single "In Decatur" managed to make it to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart.
The discography of Eric B. & Rakim, an American hip hop duo, consists of four studio albums, five compilation albums, 15 singles, and nine music videos. Eric B. & Rakim formed and signed a record deal with Zakia Records in 1985. The following year, the duo signed a deal with 4th & B'way Records. Their debut album Paid in Full was released in 1987. In the United States, it peaked at number 58 on the Billboard 200, number 8 on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It appeared on the Dutch, New Zealand, and UK Albums Chart. Paid in Full produced five singles, four of which appeared on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The fifth single "Paid in Full" (1988) peaked in the top five of the Dutch and New Zealand Singles Chart.
Moore is More is the sixth studio album by American R&B singer Chanté Moore. It was released by Shanachie Records on July 30, 2013. Moore's first and only release with Shanachie, the album featured production from Louis Biancaniello, Sam Watters, Midi Mafia, Kwamé, Chris Davis, 808N, Dre Manuel, and others. Moore is More peaked at number 184 on the US Billboard 200 and number 27 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, marking her lowest chart yet, an was preceded by the release of two singles "Talking in My Sleep" and "Jesus, I Want You".
"It Seems Like You're Ready" is a song by musician R. Kelly, on his debut solo studio album titled 12 Play. It is the fourth song on the album and was charted at #59 on the Billboard airplay chart, number 29 on the Rhythmic Top 40 charts and number 29 at the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs charts.
Richard Jones, better known by his stage names Fiend or International Jones, is an American rapper and producer best known for his time spent with Master P's No Limit Records. Fiend was also briefly signed to the label, Ruff Ryders Entertainment, and is currently signed to Jet Life under Warner Bros.
Montay Humphrey is an American DJ/turntablist, Grammy Award-nominated record producer and songwriter, who has worked with artists such as Flo Rida, T-Pain, Akon, and Ne-Yo. He has had his work featured on movies such as Step Up 3D, Stomp The Yard, and Norbit.
