Vol. 4: The Redemption

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Vol. 4: The Redemption
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Compilation album by
Ruff Ryders
ReleasedJuly 26, 2005 (2005-07-26)
Recorded2004–2005
Genre Hip-hop
Length1:08:40
Label
Producer
Ruff Ryders chronology
Ryde or Die Vol. 3: In the "R" We Trust
(2001)		Vol. 4: The Redemption
(2005)		 Ruff Ryders: Past, Present, Future
(2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [1]
HipHopDX 2/5 [2]
RapReviews5/10 [3]

Vol. 4: The Redemption is the fourth compilation album by American hip-hop record label Ruff Ryders Entertainment. It was released on July 26, 2005 via Artemis Records.

Contents

Production was handled by Mr. Devine, Swizz Beatz, Akon, Almighty, Antonio Simmons, DJ Green Lantern, Elite, Jelly Roll, LV, Neo Da Matrix, Notty, Scott Storch, SPK, Ike Dirty and Steve Skinner.

It features contributions from the L.O.X., Infa-Red, Kartoon, Cross, Flashy, DMX, Drag-On, Chocolate Ty, Snypah, Bunny Wailer, Pirate, Noreaga, Scarlett, Aja Smith, Akon, Cassidy, Jin, J-Hood, and LT.

The album debuted at number 40 on the Billboard 200, selling 24,949 copies in first week (total sold 43,318).

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Ruff Ryders 4 Life" (The Lox)
Mr. Devine4:17
2."If It's Beef..." (Jadakiss, Kartoon, Infa-Red and Flashy)
 Neo Da Matrix 5:01
3."Knock Knock" (Chocolate Ty and Drag-On)
  • Antonio Simmons
  • Shizz (co.)
3:42
4."What They Want" (Infa-Red and Cross)
 Swizz Beatz 3:26
5."Ghetto Children" (Infa-Red, Cross, Styles P, Snypah and Bunny Wailer)
3:16
6."Dame Reggaeton" (Skit)  1:38
7."Dame Reggaeton" (Pirate and Noreaga)
SPK4:03
8."What Ryders Do" (Scarlett, Kartoon and Aja)
  • Franklin
  • I. Ingram
  • Aja Smith
  • Lunnon
  • Oshea Hunter
  • Bernard Grobman
  • Mr. Devine
  • Oshea Hunter (co.)
  • Bernard Grobman (co.)
4:26
9."Stay Down" (Flashy and Akon)
 Akon 4:12
10."Get Wild" (DMX, Jadakiss, Kartoon and Flashy)
 Scott Storch 3:12
11."Blood in the Streets" (Kartoon)
  • Franklin
  • David Drew
Jelly Roll3:25
12."Stupid Bitch" (Aja Smith)
 Elite 3:25
13."Aim 4 the Head" (Cassidy, Jin and J-Hood)
Swizz Beatz3:37
14."Throw It Up" (Drag-On)
  • Smalls
  • Kevin Bullock
  • Atkinson
  • Almighty Aziz
  • Neo Da Matrix (co.)
3:09
15."Keep the Gunz Cocked (If It's Beef... Remix)" (Jadakiss, Kartoon, Infa-Red and Flashy)
 DJ Green Lantern 5:29
16."Dale Poppi Dale" (Pirate)
  • Cintron
  • R. Rodriguez
  • Miguel Pabon
Notty3:14
17."100 Bars of Crack" (Flashy)
 Ike Dirty 5:40
18."So Serious" (LT)
  • Lynne Timmes
  • Steve Skinner
  • Arnie Roman
  • Steve Skinner
  • Arnie Roman (co.)
3:39
Total length:1:08:40

Sample credits

Charts

Chart (2005)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [4] 40
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums ( Billboard ) [5] 15
US Independent Albums ( Billboard ) [6] 5

References

  1. ↑ Jeffries, David. "The Redemption, Vol. 4 - Ruff Ryders | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  2. ↑ Sims, Brian (September 25, 2005). "Ruff Ryders - Redemption, Vol. 4". HipHopDX . Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  3. ↑ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (July 26, 2005). "Ruff Ryders :: Volume 4 – The Redemption – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  4. ↑ "The Billboard 200". Billboard . Vol. 117, no. 33. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. August 13, 2005. p. 58. ISSN   0006-2510 . Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard . Vol. 117, no. 33. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. August 13, 2005. p. 63. ISSN   0006-2510 . Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Top Independent". Billboard . Vol. 117, no. 33. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. August 13, 2005. p. 72. ISSN   0006-2510 . Retrieved April 14, 2025.
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