A-1 Yola is the tenth solo studio album by American rapper and record producer Esham. It was released on April 19, 2005 through Psychopathic Records, marking the artist's second and final studio album for the label. Recording sessions took place at the Lotus Pod in Detroit. Production was handled by Esham himself, except for two songs produced by Polar Bear and Marc Live. Physical copies of the album were released together with a DVD containing Esham-directed music videos for the majority of its songs.
No More Glory is the debut solo studio album by American rapper MJG. The album was released on November 18, 1997, via Suave House/Universal Records. The recording sessions took place at Urban House Studios in Houston. The album was produced by Mo-Suave-A Productions Inc. It features guest appearances from 8Ball, Bun B, Rodney Ellis, and the Fedz.
Chain Reaction is the second studio album and official debut by Cuban-American rapper Cuban Link. It was released on August 16, 2005 via Men of Business Records. Production was handled by Big Humma, Swizz Beatz, Falling Down, Kon Artis, SPK and Tiger, with co-producers Big Menz, Eliel and Ken Lewis. It features guest appearances from Avant, Cap.One, Don Omar, Jadakiss, Mýa, Syleena Johnson, Zion and One Solo.
Immortalized is the sixth studio album by American rapper Spice 1. It was released on October 12, 1999, through Jive Records. The recording sessions took place at the Cosmic Slop Shop in Fairfield, at Battery Studios, Sound on Sound and Unique Recording in New York, at Infinite Studios in Alameda, at S&A Studios, at DaMo Muzik Works, and at Make Tracks Studios in Modesto. The album was produced by Rick Rock, Kirk Crumpler, Dave Mezee, Grand Exultant, Mo' Benjamin, and Tony Harmon, with Scott Gordon and Spice 1 serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances from N.O.R.E., Den Fen, Half a Mill, Ike Dirty, Roger Troutman, Saafir, Spook Thee Man, Too Short, Young Kyoz, and Yukmouth. The album peaked at number 111 on the Billboard 200 and number 30 on the Top R&B Albums in the United States.
Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler is the second studio album by American rapper Noreaga. It was released on August 24, 1999, by Penalty Recordings. Recording sessions took place at The Hit Factory and Sound on Sound Studios in New York and at Criteria Studios in Miami. Production was handled by SPKilla, Ez Elpee, The Neptunes, Trackmasters, Anthony Barners, Charly "Suga Bear" Charles, Jamal Edgerton, Mannie Fresh and Swizz Beatz. It features guest appearances from Musaliny-N-Maze, Final Chapter, Goldfingaz, Juvenile, Kelis, Lil' Wayne, Mike B., Missy Elliott, Scarlet O'Harlem and Troy Outlaw. The album debuted at number 9 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. On October 27, 1999, it received a Gold status by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling 500,000 certified units.
God's Favorite is the third studio album by American rapper N.O.R.E.. After six months of label delays, the album was released on June 25, 2002, by Thugged Out Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings.
The Last Dance is the seventh studio album by American rapper Spice 1. It was released on May 16, 2000, by Mobb Status Entertainment and Thug World Entertainment. Production was handled by G-Man Stan, DJ Squeeky, Al Eaton, Beezie, Blackjack, Clint "Payback" Sands, DJ Daryl, Pimp C and Sean T. It features guest appearances from UGK, 2-Ton, Bad Azz, Black C, C-Bo, Crime Boss, MJG, Outlawz, Reefa, Sean T, and The Game Bangers. The album peaked at number 54 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 28 on the Independent Albums charts in the United States.
One Life 2 Live is the third solo studio album by American rapper C-Bo. It was released on February 4, 1997 via AWOL Records. Production was handled by DJ Daryl, Mike Mosley and Big Will, with Freddie "T" Smith serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Lunasicc, Maniac Lok, Marvaless, Mississippi, Big Lurch, B-Legit, Da Misses and Mac Mall.
Blocc Movement is a collaborative album by American rappers Brotha Lynch Hung and C-Bo. It was released August 28, 2001 via JCOR Entertainment. Production was handled by Bosko, Evil, Floss P, Kreep, Lokei, Mike Mosley, Phonk Beta, Pierce and Shysti. It features guest appearances from C.O.S., Art B., Zigg Zagg, Kam, Killa Tay, Phats Bossi, Spice 1, Spider Loc, Tall Can, Tech N9ne and Yukmouth. The album peaked at number 79 on the Billboard 200 and number 20 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States.
Hard 2 B-Legit is the fourth solo studio album by American rapper B-Legit. It was released on September 24, 2002 via Koch Records. Production was provided by Rick Rock, E-A-Ski and Studio Ton among others, with B-Legit serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Harm, Rick Rock, E-40, Jae Rilla, Ray J, Suga Free, Too Short and Yountie.
Mr. Lunasicc is the debut solo album by American rapper Lunasicc. It was released July 8, 1997, via AWOL Records. Recording sessions took place at AWOL Studios and at TML Studios in California. Production was handled by D-Wiz, DJ Daryl, Dr. Bumpinstein, Pizzo, Skills, The Boogie Man, Troy-B and WCM, with Freddie "T" Smith serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from 151, Blacc, C-Bo, JT the Bigga Figga, Killa Tay, Laroo T.H.H., Levitti, Lil Ric, Marvaless, Pizzo, Probable Cauze, Thug Misses and Ephriam Galloway. The album debuted at number 92 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. Its only single, "Hard Times", which peaked at No. 8 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Artifacts. It was released on October 25, 1994, via Big Beat/Atlantic Records. The recording sessions took place at Soundtrack Studios in New York, except for the song "Cummin' Thru Ya Fuckin' Block", which was recorded at Chung King Studios. The album was produced by T-Ray, Buckwild, Drew and Redman, with co-producers Rockwilder and Artifacts. It features guest appearances from Jay Burns Jaya, Redman and Busta Rhymes.
Hood Stories is the fifth studio album by American hip hop duo Dirty. It was released on August 16, 2005 via Rap-A-Lot 4 Life, marking their second album for the label. Recording sessions took place at Noddfactor Studios in Denton and M.A.D. Studios in Houston. Production was handled by Maximillion, Mike Dean and Da Club Bangaz, with J Prince serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Bun B, J-Ral, Lil Burn One, Lil Mario and Tanya Herron. The album debuted at number 186 on the Billboard 200 and number 26 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts in the United States.
Skin Deep is the debut studio album by American rapper Solé. It was released on September 28, 1999, through DreamWorks Records. Production was handled by Focus..., Big Trev, Chuckey Charles, Colin Wolfe, Kevin Davis, Rashad Smith, and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, who also served as executive producer together with Timmy Regisford. It features guest appearances from JT Money, Big Gipp, Bobbi Bosselina, J-Weav, Kandi Burruss, L.O., Ms. Toi, Mr. Raja, Tamar Braxton and Tech N9NE.
Life Insurance is the debut studio album by American rapper Mr. Serv-On. It was released on August 12, 1997 via No Limit/Priority Records. Production was handled by KLC, Craig B, O'Dell, Brotha Lynch Hung, Carlos Stephens and Mo B. Dick, with Master P serving as executive producer. The album debuted at number 23 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at number 5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts with first-week sales of 50,000 units in the United States.
Til My Casket Drops is the fourth studio album by American rapper C-Bo. It was released February 24, 1998, through AWOL/Noo Trybe Records. Recording sessions took place at TML Studios in Hayward, Live Oak Studios in Berkeley, The Lab in San Francisco, Sick Wid' It Studio, EMI Recording Studio in Hollywood, AWOL Studios and The Mob Shop in Fairfield. Production was handled by One Drop Scott, B.C., JT the Bigga Figga, Mike Mosley, Rick Rock, Studio Ton, DJ Daryl, Femi Ojetunde, with C-Bo serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from 151, JT the Bigga Figga, Killa Tay, Laroo T.H.H., Lunasicc, Pizzo, Lil' Bo, Mac Mall, Marvaless, Mississippi, Outlawz, Big Syke, E-40, Spice 1, X-Raided, Big Lurch, Bobby G, and first appearance of the Mob Figaz.
Enemy of the State is the sixth solo studio album by American rapper C-Bo. It was released July 25, 2000 through West Coast Mafia/Warlock Records, making it his first album for his own indie label, West Coast Mafia Records, after leaving AWOL Records, which he did after the release of Til My Casket Drops. Recording sessions took place at Studio Prime in Seattle, Cosmic Slop Shop in Sacramento, Def Low Studio and GLP Studios in San Francisco, Nod Factor Studios in Missouri, and Hard Tyme Records. Production was handled by Mike Dean, Mike Mosley, DJ Squeeky, Rick Rock, Wino, Beezie, JT the Bigga Figga, Meko, Mr. Lee and One Drop Scott, with C-Bo serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Killa Tay, Mob Figaz, Yukmouth, CJ Mac, Daz Dillinger, Dotty, JT the Bigga Figga, Lil' Keke, Too Short and WC.
The Mobfather is the ninth studio album by American rapper C-Bo. It was released on July 22, 2003 via West Coast Mafia Records. Recording sessions took place at Panic Room in Hollywood. Production was handled by Mark Sparks, Blaqthoven, Spade & Crash, Bosko, Rhythm D, Jelly Roll, Mobetta and Nan Dogg, with C-Bo serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from 151, Gotti, Crunch, Vitnomb, 40 Glocc, Bosko, Cyco, Eastwood, Erica Fox, Fed-X, Jobi, Killa Tay, KJ, Lil' Bo Peep, Mad Max, Nicole, Phats Bossi, Tha Realest, Thug Misses, Truck Turner, Young Meek and Yukmouth. The album debuted at number 199 on the Billboard 200, number 37 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 13 on the Independent Albums in the United States.
Six Figures is the second solo studio album by American rapper D-Shot. It was released on July 29, 1997, via Shot/Jive Records. Recording sessions took place at The Mob Shop in Vallejo, Boss Studios in San Francisco Bay Area and K-Lou Studios in Richmond. Production was handled by Femi Ojetunde, Levitti, Studio Ton, and D-Shot himself, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from E-40, Levitti, B-Legit, Bo-Roc, Celly Cel, Kaveo, Mac Shawn, Mr. Malik, Spice 1 and Too $hort. The album debuted at number 81 on the Billboard 200 and number 21 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States.
West Coast Mafia is a compilation album by American West Coast hip hop recording artist C-Bo. It was released July 23, 2002, via West Coast Mafia Records. Production was handled by Pizzo, Bosko, Spade & Crash, Flossy P, Mobetta, Rick Rock, Roger Troutman Jr., Vonzail and Wino, with C-Bo serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Big Lurch, Bobby Sealz, Bosko, Brotha Lynch Hung, CJ Mac, Cool Nutz, Cozmo, Crysis, E-40, Fat Tone, H60dsta Rob, Killa Tay, Lil' Cyco, Marvaless, Max Julian, Mr. Short Khop, Phats Bossi, Pizzo, Spade & Crash, Speedy, Thug Misses, Young Meek and Yukmouth. The album peaked at number 136 on the Billboard 200, number 38 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 10 on the Independent Albums charts in the United States.
