Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler
Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler is the second solo studio album by the rapper Noreaga.[2] The album was released on August 24, 1999, by Penalty Records.[3]
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 24, 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1998-99 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 70:23 | |||
| Label | Penalty | |||
| Producer | Ez Elpee, Mannie Fresh, The Neptunes, Swizz Beatz, SPK, The Trackmasters | |||
| Noreaga chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Melvin Flynt - Da Hustler | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Critical reception
The Chicago Tribune wrote that "Noreaga tackles familiar topics—inferior rappers, corrupt police—yet his signature off-pace delivery and the lethal beats backing him more than compensate for his typical lyrical fare."[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hospital / Funeral Intro" | 3:42 | |
| 2. | "Sometimes" (featuring Maze) | EZ Elpee | 5:03 |
| 3. | "Gangsta's Watch" | SPK | 3:55 |
| 4. | "Da Hustla" (featuring Maze & Musolini) | Trackmasters | 3:31 |
| 5. | "Cocaine Business (Hysteria)" (featuring Kelis) | The Neptunes | 4:13 |
| 6. | "The Pigeon (Skit)" | 1:07 | |
| 7. | "Blood Money Pt. 3" (featuring Capone) | EZ Elpee | 3:49 |
| 8. | "Wethuggedout" (featuring Missy Elliott) | Swizz Beatz | 4:54 |
| 9. | "Going Legit" (featuring Musalini) | SPK | 3:53 |
| 10. | "Real Or Fake Niggas" (featuring Final Chapter) | Shuga Bear | 3:34 |
| 11. | "What the Fuck Is Up?" (featuring Scarlet O' Harlem) | Trackmasters | 3:48 |
| 12. | "First Day Home" | SPK | 4:05 |
| 13. | "Da Tunnel (Skit)" | 1:01 | |
| 14. | "Hold Me Down" (featuring Final Chapter & Troy Outlaw) | SPK | 4:46 |
| 15. | "If U Want It" | SPK | 4:20 |
| 16. | "Oh No" | The Neptunes | 4:31 |
| 17. | "Play That Shit" (featuring Lil Wayne, Juvenile, Musalini Maze & Goldfingaz) | Mannie Fresh | 3:39 |
| 18. | "Flagrant Cops" | SPK | 4:29 |
| 19. | "Animal Thug Goes Hollywood (Skit)" | 2:03 |
Charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[5] | 9 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] | 3 |
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[7] | 20 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- Keith Farley (1999-08-24). "Melvyn Flynt Da Hustler - Noreaga | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
- "Noreaga | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- "Noreaga Pays Homage To Hollywood Bad Guys With Melvin Flynt". MTV News.
- Baker, Soren. "Noreaga Melvin Flynt Da Hustler (Penalty)". chicagotribune.com.
- "Noreaga Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- "Noreaga Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
- "Noreaga Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
- "American album certifications – Noreaga – Melvyn Flynt -- Da Hustler". Recording Industry Association of America.
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