Unpredictable | ||||
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Released | November 11, 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1996–97 | |||
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Length | 69:47 | |||
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Singles from Unpredictable | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
The Village Voice | A−[2] |
Unpredictable is the second solo studio album by American rapper Mystikal. It was released on November 11, 1997, by No Limit Records and Jive Records, making it his first album for the label. Production was handled by Beats By The Pound, DJ Daryl, Rick Rock, Studio Ton and The Legendary Traxster, with Master P serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Master P, Silkk the Shocker, O'Dell, B-Legit, E-40, Fiend, Mac, Mia X, and Snoop Doggy Dogg, who made his first appearance on a No Limit Records album, however he had not yet signed with the label and is credited as still being signed to Death Row Records in the album's liner notes.[3]
The album was a huge success, peaking at number three on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and spawning two the singles "Ain't No Limit" and "The Man Right Chea". It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on April 24, 1998.
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Born 2 Be a Soldier" (featuring Master P, Silkk the Shocker, Fiend and Mac) | KLC | 4:56 | |
2. | "Murder 2" | Tyler | Rick Rock | 4:14 |
3. | "13 Years" | Tyler | Craig B | 4:37 |
4. | "Unpredictable" | DJ Daryl | 3:29 | |
5. | "Ain't No Limit" (featuring Silkk the Shocker) |
| KLC | 4:16 |
6. | "Ghetto Child" (featuring Master P and Silkk the Shocker) |
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| 5:08 |
7. | "Did I Do It" | Tyler | O'Dell | 3:16 |
8. | "Here We Go" (featuring B-Legit, E-40 and Master P) |
| Studio Ton | 4:11 |
9. | "We Got the Clout" (featuring Mia X) |
| O'Dell | 3:38 |
10. | "Still Smokin'" | Tyler | The Legendary Traxster | 2:24 |
11. | "U Can't Handle This" | Tyler | Craig B | 3:23 |
12. | "The Man Right Chea" | Tyler | Craig B | 3:42 |
13. | "Dick on the Track" | Tyler | Craig B | 4:34 |
14. | "Sleepin' with Me" (featuring O'Dell) | Tyler | Craig B | 4:28 |
15. | "It Yearns" | Tyler | KLC | 4:56 |
16. | "Gangstas" (featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg and Master P) |
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| 4:16 |
17. | "Shine" (featuring O'Dell) | Tyler | KLC | 4:19 |
Total length: | 1:09:47 |
- Sample credits
- Track 4 contains a portion of the composition "Sir Nose D'voidoffunk" written by George Clinton, Bernie Worrell and Bootsy Collins
- Track 6 contains a portion of the composition "Out on a Limb" written by Mary Christine Brockert
- Track 9 contains a sample from "Who Got The Clout" written by Mia Young, Michael Tyler and Odell Vickers Jr.
- Track 15 contains samples from "The Champ" written by Harry Palmer and performed by The Mohawks, "It's Yours" written by Rick Rubin as recorded by T La Rock, "Ain't No Half-Steppin'" written by Antonio Hardy and Marlon Williams
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[10] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
See also
References
- ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Mystikal - Unpredictable Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ↑ Christgau, Robert (June 30, 1998). "Robert Christgau: Consumer Guide June 30, 1998". The Village Voice. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ↑ Mystikal – Unpredictable. No Limit/Jive Records. 01241-41620-2
- ↑ "Mystikal Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ↑ "Mystikal Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ↑ "Mystikal Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ↑ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1998". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1998". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ↑ "American album certifications – Mystikal – Unpredictable". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
External links
- Mystikal – Unpredictable at Discogs (list of releases)