The Best of C-Bo | ||||
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Released | November 21, 1995 | |||
Recorded | 1992-1995 | |||
Genre | West Coast hip hop, Gangsta rap, G-funk | |||
Length | 59:23 | |||
Label | AWOL Records | |||
Producer | DJ Daryl, Mike Mosley, Rodney, Sam Bostic, Skills | |||
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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. [2] E-40 and B-Legit appear on the album, as well as labelmates, Marvaless and Mississippi.
Chart (1995) [2] | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 35 |
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