The Real One is the eighth and final studio album by Miami-based hip hop group 2 Live Crew. It was released on April 7, 1998 via Lil' Joe Records and, with the absence of Mr. Mixx, was produced by various producers. The album peaked at #59 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[2] By the time of this album, Mr. Mixx had again left the group and shortly after the release of this album, Brother Marquis left as well.
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| Released | April 7, 1998 | |||
| Recorded | 1998 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 1:10:00 | |||
| Label | Lil' Joe Records | |||
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Its single "2 Live Party" featuring KC of KC and the Sunshine Band and Freak Nasty peaked at #52 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[3] and #9 on the Hot Rap Songs,[4] and title single "The Real One" featuring Ice-T peaked at #60 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[5] and #9 on the Hot Rap Songs.[6]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 1:57 |
| 2. | "2 Live Is Here" | 3:39 |
| 3. | "2 Live Party" (featuring KC & Freak Nasty) | 3:06 |
| 4. | "Freaks Inherit the Earth" | 0:31 |
| 5. | "Freak Ho" | 4:02 |
| 6. | "Take It Off" | 3:30 |
| 7. | "Don't Get Busted by a Texas Ranger" | 0:48 |
| 8. | "Bottle and a Blunt" (featuring Luniz) | 4:28 |
| 9. | "The Real One" (featuring Ice-T) | 4:18 |
| 10. | "Come on, Get Up and Dance" | 4:19 |
| 11. | "Shake Your Pants" | 3:52 |
| 12. | "Playa Hatas" | 3:46 |
| 13. | "Bring That Money to Me" | 3:58 |
| 14. | "Raise the Roof" | 3:20 |
| 15. | "It's Time" | 3:15 |
| 16. | "World Famous" | 3:51 |
| 17. | "Show You a Shot" | 3:40 |
| 18. | "On Top of Ol' Rachelle" | 0:40 |
| 19. | "Call Me" | 3:34 |
| 20. | "Ay Papi" | 2:55 |
| 21. | "Ride with Me (Bottom Style)" (featuring Rufftown Mob) | 6:31 |
| Total length: | 1:10:00 | |
Personnel edit
- Christopher Wong Won - performer, producer
- Mark D. Ross - performer, producer
- Joseph Weinberger - executive producer
- Eric Timmons - performer (track 3)
- Harry Wayne Casey - performer (track 3)
- Jerold Dwight Ellis III - performer (track 8)
- Garrick Demond Husbands - performer (track 8)
- Tracy Lauren Marrow - performer (track 9)
- Larry Dobson - performer (track 14)
- Madball of Rufftown Mob - performer (track 21)
- Uzi of Rufftown Mob - performer (track 21)
- Luis Garcia - artwork
- Clay "Beatmaster" Dixon - producer
- Michael "Mike Fresh" McCray - producer
- "Disco" Rick Taylor - producer
- Darren "DJ Spin" Rudnick - producer
Charts edit
References edit
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (2017-10-29). "The Real One - The 2 Live Crew". AllMusic.
- ^ a b "The 2 Live Crew The Real One Chart History". Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Archived from the original on May 11, 2018. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
- ^ a b "The 2 Live Crew 2 Live Party Chart History". Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Archived from the original on May 11, 2018. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
- ^ a b "The 2 Live Crew 2 Live Party Chart History". Hot Rap Songs. Archived from the original on May 11, 2018. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
- ^ a b "The 2 Live Crew The Real One Chart History". Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Archived from the original on May 11, 2018. Retrieved 2017-10-29.
- ^ a b "The 2 Live Crew The Real One Chart History". Hot Rap Songs. Archived from the original on May 11, 2018. Retrieved 2017-10-29.