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Ghetto Supastar

"Ghetto Superstar" redirects here. For the song by Joi, see Amoeba Cleansing Syndrome.

Ghetto Supastar is the debut solo studio album by former Fugees member and American rapper Pras. The album was released on October 27, 1998,[1] through Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records.

Ghetto Supastar
Studio album by
Pras
ReleasedOctober 27, 1998[1]
Recorded1997-1998
GenreHip hop, East Coast hip hop, R&B
Length73:57
LabelRuffhouse Records
ProducerPras Michel (exec.), Wyclef Jean (also exec.)
Pras chronology
Ghetto Supastar
(1998) 		Win Lose or Draw
(2005)
Singles from Ghetto Supastar
  1. "Avenues"
    Released: September 29, 1997
  2. "Ghetto Supastar"
    Released: June 6, 1998
  3. "Blue Angels"
    Released: September 28, 1998
  4. "What'cha Wanna Do"
    Released: January 1999
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Chicago Tribune(unfavorable)[3]
Entertainment WeeklyB−[4]
Robert Christgau(dud)[5]
Rolling Stone[6]
Vibe(positive)[7]

Background edit

The album was released by Ruffhouse Records. The album debuted at number fifty-five on the US Billboard 200 chart, and number thirty-five on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album, which included the title track, features a rap by Ol' Dirty Bastard and additional vocals by R&B singer Mýa, became a worldwide hit, and Pras' biggest hit to date as a solo artist, reaching number fifteen on the Billboard Hot 100, and reaching number one in eight countries, as well as reaching the top five in five countries as well, including the United Kingdom. The title track received a nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 41st Grammy Awards. Originally, What'cha Wanna Do was due to be released as the album's third single on September 28, 1998. However, at the last minute, it was replaced with Blue Angels.

Track listing edit

  1. "Hallelujah" - 1.30
  2. "Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)" (featuring Ol' Dirty Bastard & Mýa) - 4.21
  3. "Phone Interlude" - 2.33
  4. "What'cha Wanna Do" (featuring The Product & Free) - 4.11
  5. "Blue Angels" (featuring The Product) - 4.13
  6. "Can't Stop The Shining" (featuring Canibus & Free) - 4.15
  7. "Get Your Groove On" (featuring The Product & Most Wanted) - 4.26
  8. "Frowsey" - 3.18
  9. "Dirty Cash" - 1.35
  10. "For The Love Of This" - 4.07
  11. "Wha' What Wha' What" (featuring Most Wanted) - 3.56
  12. "Second Phone Interlude" (featuring Left Eye) - 2.10
  13. "Lowriders" (featuring The Product & Most Wanted) - 4.12
  14. "Yeah 'Eh Yeah 'Eh" (featuring Mack 10 & Reptile) - 3.49
  15. "Murder Dem" - 4.22
  16. "Third Phone Interlude" - 3.52
  17. "Amazing Grace" - 5.03
  18. "Final Interlude" - 3.29
  • UK Bonus Tracks
19. "Avenues" (Refugee Camp All-Stars featuring Pras)
20. "Another One Bites The Dust" (Queen & Wyclef Jean featuring Pras & Free)
  • US Deluxe Edition Bonus Disc
  1. "What's Clef" (Wyclef Jean)
  2. "The Right One" (John Forté with Pras & Jeni Fujita)
  3. "Another One Bites The Dust" (Queen & Wyclef Jean with Pras & Free)
  4. "Here We Go" (Funkmaster Flex with Khadejia, The Product, Wyclef Jean & Pras)

Production credits edit

  • Salaam Remi: Producer
  • Warren Riker: Engineer, Mixing
  • Ol' Dirty Bastard: Performer
  • Mack 10: Performer
  • Wyclef Jean: Guitar, Producer, Executive Producer
  • Mýa: Performer
  • Chris Theis Engineer, Mixing
  • Davis Factor Photography
  • Canibus: Performer
  • Pras: Producer, Executive Producer, Main Performer
  • Lisa Michelle Stylist
  • Jayson Dyer: Assistant Engineer
  • Dawn Fitch: Digital Imaging
  • Veronica Fletcher: Hair Stylist
  • A Kid Called Roots: Producer
  • Nancie Stern: Sample Clearance
  • Mario DeArce: Engineer
  • Free: Performer
  • Che: Producer
  • Will Quinnell: Mastering
  • Rev. Richard White: Graphic Assistant
  • Phil Blackman: Engineer
  • Brain: Art Direction
  • Lenny Kravitz: Guitar

Samples edit

Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)

Murder Dem

What'cha Wanna Do

Blue Angels

Charts edit

Chart performance for Ghetto Supastar
Chart (1998) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[8] 54
Canadian R&B Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[9] 7
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[10] 95
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[11] 31
French Albums (SNEP)[12] 70
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[13] 68
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[14] 34
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[15] 9
Scottish Albums (OCC)[16] 85
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[17] 19
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[18] 47
UK Albums (OCC)[19] 44
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[20] 3
US Billboard 200[21] 55
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[22] 35

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Pras Goes Beyond Flash and Cash for "Ghetto Supastar"". MTV News.
  2. ^ AllMusic review
  3. ^ "Pras Ghetto Supastar (Ruffhouse) Because fellow..." tribunedigital-chicagotribune.
  4. ^ "Ghetto Supastar - EW.com". Entertainment Weekly's EW.com. Archived from the original on 2016-11-12.
  5. ^ "Robert Christgau: CG: pras".
  6. ^ "RollingStone.com: Recordings: Pras, Ghetto Supastar, 3 Stars". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 13 January 2002.
  7. ^ "Pras - Ghetto Supastar CD".
  8. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 187.
  9. ^ "R&B : Top 50". Jam!. Archived from the original on December 6, 1998. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  10. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Pras – Ghetto Supastar" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  11. ^ "Pras: Ghetto Supastar" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  12. ^ "Lescharts.com – Pras – Ghetto Supastar". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  13. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Pras – Ghetto Supastar" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  14. ^ "Charts.nz – Pras – Ghetto Supastar". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  15. ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – Pras – Ghetto Supastar". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  16. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  17. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Pras – Ghetto Supastar". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  18. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Pras – Ghetto Supastar". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  19. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  20. ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  21. ^ "Pras Michel Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
  22. ^ "Pras Michel Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
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