Headz or Tailz

Headz or Tailz is the second studio album by American hip hop group Do Or Die. It was released on April 7, 1998, via Rap-A-Lot/Virgin Records. Recording sessions took place at Hippie House Studios and Knock Hard Studio in Houston and at Creator's Way Studios in Chicago. Production was handled by the Legendary Traxster, Mr. Lee and Mike Dean, with J. Prince serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Danny Boy, Johnny P., Beyond Content, Bushwick Bill, Chilla, Scarface, Shock Tha World, Twista and Val Young. The album peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on May 29, 1998. Its lead single, "Still Po Pimpin", reached at No. 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 16 on the Hot Rap Singles. The song "Bustin Back" is a diss track towards Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.

Headz or Tailz
Studio album by
Do or Die
ReleasedApril 7, 1998
Recorded1997–98
Studio
  • Hippie House Studios Houston
  • Knock Hard Studio, Houston
  • Creator's Way Studios, Chicago
GenreGangsta rap
Length1:11:58
Label
Producer
Do or Die chronology
Picture This
(1996)		 Headz or Tailz
(1998)		 Victory
(2000)
Singles from Headz or Tailz
  1. "Still Po Pimpin"
    Released: March 10, 1998
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
RapReviews7/10[2]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Headz"
Mr. Lee3:01
2."Just Ballin"
  • Smith
  • D. Round
  • A. Round
  • Williams
Mr. Lee4:51
3."Pimpology"
Mr. Lee4:17
4."Lil Sum Sum"
The Legendary Traxster4:28
5."Nobody's Home" (featuring Johnny P and Danny Boy)
The Legendary Traxster5:00
6."Still Po Pimpin" (featuring Johnny P and Twista)
Mr. Lee4:00
7."All in the Club" (featuring Danny Boy)
  • Smith
  • D. Round
  • A. Round
  • Lindley
The Legendary Traxster4:40
8."Can I" (featuring Beyond Content)
The Legendary Traxster4:31
9."Choppin up That Paper" (featuring Val Young)
Mike Dean4:08
10."Gangsta Shit" (featuring Shock Tha World)
  • Smith
  • D. Round
  • A. Round
  • Lindley
The Legendary Traxster2:39
11."Bustin Back" (featuring Chilla)
  • Smith
  • D. Round
  • A. Round
  • Charles Paxton
  • Lindley
The Legendary Traxster5:00
12."Ultimate Shutdown"
  • Smith
  • D. Round
  • A. Round
  • Williams
Mr. Lee3:51
13."Who Am I" (featuring Scarface)
The Legendary Traxster5:45
14."Caine House"
  • Smith
  • D. Round
  • A. Round
  • Lindley
The Legendary Traxster4:33
15."Under Surveillance"
  • Smith
  • D. Round
  • A. Round
  • Williams
Mr. Lee4:34
16."Dead or Alive"
  • Smith
  • D. Round
  • A. Round
  • Williams
Mr. Lee4:48
17."Tailz" (featuring Bushwick Bill)
  • Smith
  • D. Round
  • A. Round
  • Williams
Mr. Lee1:52
Total length:1:11:58

Personnel
  • Darnell "Belo Zero" Smith – vocals
  • Dennis "AK47" Round – vocals
  • Anthony "N.A.R.D." Round – vocals (tracks: 1-3, 5, 7-17)
  • John "Johnny P" Pigram – vocals (tracks: 5, 6)
  • Daniel "Danny Boy" Steward – vocals (tracks: 5, 7)
  • Carl "Twista" Mitchell – vocals (track 6)
  • Beyond Content – vocals (track 8)
  • Valaria Marie Young – vocals (track 9)
  • Shock Tha World – vocals (track 10)
  • Charles "Chilla" Paxton – vocals (track 11)
  • Brad "Scarface" Jordan – vocals (track 13)
  • Richard "Bushwick Bill" Shaw – vocals (track 17)
  • Leroy "Mr. Lee" Williams Jr. – producer (tracks: 1-3, 6, 12, 15-17), engineering, mixing
  • Samuel "The Legendary Traxster" Lindley – producer (tracks: 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14), engineering, mixing
  • Mike Dean – producer (track 9), engineering, mixing, mastering
  • James A. Smith – executive producer
  • Donavin "Kid Styles" Murray – art direction, photography
  • Barrencia Marcee – art direction
  • Lisa Browne – art direction

Charts
Chart (1998) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[3] 13
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] 3

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[5] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Do or Die - Headz or Tailz Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  2. T., Pete (March 9, 2010). "Do or Die :: Headz or Tailz :: Rap-A-Lot/Virgin". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  3. "Do Or Die Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
  4. "Do Or Die Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
  5. "American album certifications – Do Or Die – Headz Or Tailz". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
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