The Real One

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The Real One
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ReleasedApril 7, 1998 (1998-04-07)
Recorded1998
Genre Hip hop
Length1:10:00
Label Lil' Joe Records
Producer
2 Live Crew chronology
Shake a Lil' Somethin'
(1996)
The Real One
(1998)
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The Real One is the eighth and final studio album by Miami-based hip hop group 2 Live Crew. It was released on April 7, 1998 via Lil' Joe Records and, with the absence of Mr. Mixx, was produced by various producers. The album peaked at #59 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. [2] By the time of this album, Mr. Mixx had again left the group and shortly after the release of this album, Brother Marquis left as well.

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Its single "2 Live Party" featuring KC of KC and the Sunshine Band and Freak Nasty peaked at #52 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs [3] and #9 on the Hot Rap Songs, [4] and title single "The Real One" featuring Ice-T peaked at #60 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs [5] and #9 on the Hot Rap Songs. [6]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Intro"1:57
2."2 Live Is Here"3:39
3."2 Live Party" (featuring KC & Freak Nasty)3:06
4."Freaks Inherit the Earth"0:31
5."Freak Ho"4:02
6."Take It Off"3:30
7."Don't Get Busted by a Texas Ranger"0:48
8."Bottle and a Blunt" (featuring Luniz)4:28
9."The Real One" (featuring Ice-T)4:18
10."Come on, Get Up and Dance"4:19
11."Shake Your Pants"3:52
12."Playa Hatas"3:46
13."Bring That Money to Me"3:58
14."Raise the Roof"3:20
15."It's Time"3:15
16."World Famous"3:51
17."Show You a Shot"3:40
18."On Top of Ol' Rachelle"0:40
19."Call Me"3:34
20."Ay Papi"2:55
21."Ride with Me (Bottom Style)" (featuring Rufftown Mob)6:31
Total length:1:10:00

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