| Rhapsody | ||||
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| Released | September 7, 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1997–99 | |||
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| Length | 1:02:11 | |||
| Label | Priority | |||
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Rhapsody is the second solo studio album by American rapper Mr. Mike. It was released on September 7, 1999 through Priority Records. Production was handled by DJ Battlecat, Dah Dah, Mike B., Gerardo Hernandez, Fredwreck, and Mr. Mike himself. It features guest appearances from Napp-1, Mack 10, Ras Kass and Jennifer Brumfield. The album peaked at number 172 on the Billboard 200 and number 36 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Its lead single, "Texas 2000", reached #93 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and #13 on the Hot Rap Songs.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | Gerardo Hernandez | 1:38 |
| 2. | "Rhapsody" |
| 4:05 |
| 3. | "Texas 2000 (Give 'Em What They Want)" | DJ Battlecat | 4:11 |
| 4. | "It's a Shame" (featuring Napp-1) | DJ Battlecat | 3:59 |
| 5. | "Ghetto Strain" (featuring Napp-1) | Mike B. | 4:06 |
| 6. | "Gasoline Station" (Skit) | 0:33 | |
| 7. | "Why Fall in Love With the Struggle" (featuring Mack 10) | DJ Battlecat | 3:57 |
| 8. | "Come on Everybody" | Dah-Dah | 5:15 |
| 9. | "Killing Fields" |
| 4:30 |
| 10. | "How Tha South Was Won" | Fredwreck | 4:08 |
| 11. | "Partners in Crime" |
| 4:12 |
| 12. | "What da Deal Iz" | Mike B. | 4:07 |
| 13. | "Don't Nobody Really Care" | DJ Battlecat | 3:55 |
| 14. | "Know One Knows" (featuring Napp-1) |
| 4:58 |
| 15. | "Play the Cards I Was Given" (featuring Ras Kass) |
| 4:01 |
| 16. | "Every Time I Close My Eyes" (featuring Jennifer Brumfield) | Dah-Dah | 4:37 |
| Total length: | 1:02:11 | ||
Personnel
- Michael "Mr. Mike" Walls – main artist, producer (tracks: 2, 9, 11, 14, 15), mixing (tracks: 2, 5, 8-10, 12, 16), executive producer
- Napp-1 – featured artist (tracks: 4, 5, 14)
- Dedrick "Mack 10" Rolison – featured artist (track 7)
- John "Ras Kass" Austin – featured artist (track 15)
- Jennifer Brumfield – featured artist (track 16)
- Gerardo Hernandez – producer (track 1), co-producer (tracks: 2, 9), mixing (tracks: 2, 5, 8-10, 12, 16)
- Kevin "DJ Battlecat" Gilliam – producer (tracks: 3, 4, 7, 13), co-producer (tracks: 11, 14, 15), mixing (tracks: 3, 4, 7, 11, 13-15)
- Michael "Mike B." Banks – producer (tracks: 5, 12)
- Dante "Dah-Dah" Powell – producer (tracks: 8, 16)
- Farid "Fredwreck" Nassar – producer (track 10)
- Kris Solem – mastering
- Marvin Watkins – executive producer, A&R
- Art Shoji – art direction
- Manuel J. Donayre – art direction, digital artwork, design
- William Hames – photography
- Marlene C. Durio – A&R
- Joe Early – management
- Ron Early Jr. – management
Charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[2] | 172 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[3] | 36 |
References
- ↑ Farley, Keith. "Rhapsody - Mr. Mike | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ↑ "Mr Mike Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ↑ "Mr Mike Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
External links
- Mr. Mike – Rhapsody at Discogs (list of releases)
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