| Mail Dominance | ||||
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| Released | March 2, 1999 | |||
| Genre | Hardcore hip-hop | |||
| Length | 65:39 | |||
| Label | Overcore[1] | |||
| Producer | Esham, Santos[2] | |||
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| AllMusic |   [3] |
Mail Dominance is an album by the American rapper Esham, released in 1999.[2]
Critical reception
AllMusic wrote that "Unfortunately, on Mail Dominance it's not his delivery or flow that seems questionable but rather his lyrics and the production. When not rapping about nihilistic themes, Esham struggles to find engaging lyrics; here he's best when he raps indecipherably."[3] The Village Voice thought that "it’s intermittently irritating or annoying—the production is mega-chintzy, and boy does he hate women (hook of 'Ozonelayer': 'You bitch/you bitch/you bitch you bitch you bitch you bitch you bitch')—but it doesn’t get anywhere near boring, or overfamiliar."[4] The Windsor Star opined that the album "provides more musical variety than most radio stations, with rap, dance, rock and even corny '50s- sitcom-influenced tracks."[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "We Cumin' for U" | Smith | 2:14 |
| 2. | "Slow Motion" | Santos, Smith | 3:14 |
| 3. | "Outcha Atmosphere" | Santos, Smith | 3:41 |
| 4. | "E-Mail" | Jones, Smith | 2:50 |
| 5. | "Reload" | Smith | 1:23 |
| 6. | "Au Revoir" | Jones, Reed, Santos, Smith | 3:44 |
| 7. | "I'm Lovin It" | Santos, Smith | 2:29 |
| 8. | "Youknowucantride" | Smith | 3:57 |
| 9. | "King of Hearts" | Santos, Smith | 4:04 |
| 10. | "Whoa" | Esham, Santos | 1:57 |
| 11. | "Obiest" | Santos, Smith | 3:01 |
| 12. | "Twirk Yo Body" | Santos, Smith | 3:32 |
| 13. | "Night Vision" | Santos, Smith | 3:58 |
| 14. | "Getthefugoutmyface" | Smith | 3:16 |
| 15. | "Ozone Layer" | Jones, Smith | 2:36 |
| 16. | "I Need A Playmate" | Esham, Santos | 4:27 |
| 17. | "Lightyearsaway" | Santos, Smith | 1:22 |
| 18. | "California Dreamin'" | Santos, Smith | 3:59 |
| 19. | "No More Mr. Nice Guy" | Smith | 2:13 |
| 20. | "Velveeta" | Smith | 2:23 |
| 21. | "The Rev" | Smith | 2:54 |
| 22. | "Ah Ha" | Santos, Smith | 2:45 |
| Total length: | 65:59 | ||
Personnel
- Esham - performer
- Sue Gillis - background vocals
- Mastamind - vocals
- TNT - vocals
- Laura Ruby - background vocals
- Larry Santos - background vocals
- Scott Santos - background vocals
- Jade Scott - performer
- Zelah Williams - background vocals
Production
- Producers: Esham, Santos
- Engineers: Esham, Santos
- Mastering: Esham, Santos
- Graphic design: Matthew Kozuch-Rea
References
- ↑ McCollum, Brian (17 Dec 1999). "MUSIC WEEKEND". Detroit Free Press. p. D10.
- 1 2 "Esham | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- 1 2 "Mail Dominance - Esham | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ↑ "Unholy Regional Hit, Batman!". The Village Voice. August 10, 1999.
- ↑ Pearson, Craig (23 Apr 1999). "Wicked words: Detroit's underground rap phenom Esham is on the edge and on his own with acid rap". Windsor Star. p. B3.