Shaq Fu: Da Return

Shaq Fu: Da Return is the second studio album by American basketball player and rapper Shaquille O'Neal. It was released on November 8, 1994, for Jive Records and featured production from Redman, Erick Sermon, Def Jef and Warren G. The album, while not as successful as his previous album, still found decent success, peaking at number 67 on the Billboard 200 and number 19 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

Shaq Fu: Da Return
Studio album by
Shaquille O'Neal
ReleasedNovember 8, 1994
Recorded1994
Genre
Length43:04
LabelJive Records
ProducerRZA, Redman, Erick Sermon, Warren G, Def Jef, The LG Experience, LoRider, Chyskillz, Meech
Shaquille O'Neal chronology
Shaq Diesel
(1993)		 Shaq Fu: Da Return
(1994)		 You Can't Stop the Reign
(1996)
Singles from Shaq Fu: Da Return
  1. "Biological Didn't Bother"
    Released: October 17, 1994
  2. "No Hook"
    Released: February 6, 1995

It also spawned two singles, "Biological Didn't Bother" (which discusses O'Neal's estrangement from his biological father, with whom he would not reconcile until 2016) and "No Hook" which featured Wu-Tang Clan members, Method Man and RZA. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA.[1] The kanji 風—meaning 'wind'—is used on the cover, which can be pronounced as 'fu' in Japanese. It has no relation to the 'fu' (夫) in 'kung fu' (功夫) of which the album references its name.

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

In a review for AllMusic, JT Griffith called the album "a solid (but not outstanding) rap CD that takes another step forward in that no-man's land between legitimacy and novelty act."[2]

Track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."No Hook" (feat. Method Man & RZA)RZA3:17
2."Newark to C.I." (feat. Keith Murray)Redman3:57
3."Biological Didn't Bother (G-Funk Version)"Warren G5:07
4."My Dear" (feat. Warren G)Warren G3:42
5."Shaq's Got It Made"Erick Sermon, Redman3:57
6."Mic Check 1-2" (feat. Ill Al Skratch)The LG Experience, LoRider3:47
7."My Style, My Stelo" (feat. Redman & Erick Sermon)Erick Sermon3:41
8."(So U Wanna Be) Hardcore"Chyskillz4:17
9."Nobody"Erick Sermon3:48
10."Freaky Flow" (feat. General Sha & Mr. Ruffneck)Chyskillz3:43
11."Biological Didn't Bother (Original Flow)"The LG Experience, LoRider4:38

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1994) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[3] 67
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] 19

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

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "American album certifications – Shaquille – Shaq-Fu". Recording Industry Association of America.
  2. Griffith, JT. "Shaq-Fu: Da Return - Shaquille O'Neal". AllMusic. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
  3. "Shaquille O'Neal - Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
  4. "Shaquille O'Neal - Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
  5. "American album certifications – Shaquille O'Neal – Shaq-Fu: Da Return". Recording Industry Association of America.


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