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Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler

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Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler is the second solo studio album by American rapper Noreaga. It was released on August 24, 1999, via Penalty Recordings. Recording sessions took place at The Hit Factory and Sound on Sound Studios in New York and at Criteria Studios in Miami. Production was handled by SPKilla, Ez Elpee, The Neptunes, Trackmasters, Anthony Barners, Charly "Suga Bear" Charles, Jamal Edgerton, Mannie Fresh and Swizz Beatz. It features guest appearances from Musaliny-N-Maze, Final Chapter, Goldfingaz, Juvenile, Kelis, Lil' Wayne, Mike B., Missy Elliott, Scarlet O'Harlem and Troy Outlaw. The album debuted at number 9 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. On October 27, 1999, it received a Gold status by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling 500,000 certified units.

Melvin Flynt - Da Hustler
Studio album by
Noreaga
ReleasedAugust 24, 1999 (1999-08-24)
Recorded1998-99
Studio
GenreGangsta rap
Length1:10:23
LabelPenalty
Producer
Noreaga chronology
N.O.R.E.
(1998) 		Melvin Flynt - Da Hustler
(1999) 		God's Favorite
(2002)
Singles from Melvin Flynt - Da Hustler
  1. "Oh No"
    Released: September 14, 1999
  2. "Blood Money Pt. 3"
    Released: 1999
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
NME[2]

Critical reception edit

Nathan Rabin of The A.V. Club wrote: "Melvin Flynt's formula proves promising and frustrating in equal measures, as Noreaga's engagingly demented flow struggles to compensate for the tiresome subject matter".[3] Soren Baker of 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 edit

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Hospital / Funeral Intro"  3:42
2."Sometimes" (featuring Maze)
EZ Elpee5:03
3."Gangsta's Watch"
SPK3:55
4."Da Hustla" (featuring Musaliny-N-Maze)
  • Santiago
  • Musa Abdallah
  • Allen
  • Jean-Claude Olivier
  • Samuel Barnes
Poke & Tone3:31
5."Cocaine Business (Hysteria)" (featuring Kelis)
The Neptunes4:13
6."The Pigeon (Skit)" (featuring Mike B.)  1:07
7."Blood Money Pt. 3"
EZ Elpee3:49
8."Wethuggedout" (featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott)
Swizz Beatz4:54
9."Going Legit" (featuring Musaliny)
  • Santiago
  • Abdallah
  • Almonte
SPK3:53
10."Real or Fake Niggas" (featuring Final Chapter)
  • Santiago
  • Allen Joseph
  • Brandon Burke
  • Charly Charles
Suga Bear3:34
11."What the Fuck Is Up?" (featuring Scarlet O' Harlem)
  • Santiago
  • Olivier
  • Barnes
  • Poke & Tone
  • Anthony Barners
  • Jamal Edgerton
3:48
12."First Day Home"
  • Santiago
  • Almonte
SPK4:05
13."Da Tunnel" (Skit)  1:01
14."Hold Me Down" (featuring Final Chapter and Troy Outlaw)
  • Santiago
  • Joseph
  • Burke
  • Almonte
SPK4:46
15."If U Want It"
  • Santiago
  • Almonte
SPK4:20
16."Oh No"
  • Santiago
  • Williams
  • Hugo
The Neptunes4:31
17."Play That Shit" (featuring Lil' Wayne, Juvenile, Musaliny-N-Maze and Goldfingaz)
Mannie Fresh3:39
18."Flagrant Cops"
SPK4:29
19."Animal Thug Goes Hollywood" (Skit)  2:03
Total length:1:10:23
Sample credits

Charts edit

Chart (1999) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[5] 20
US Billboard 200[6] 9
US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)[7] 3

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[8] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References edit

  1. ^ Farley, Keith. "Noreaga - Melvyn Flynt Da Hustler Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  2. ^ "Melvin Flynt". NME. September 12, 2005. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  3. ^ Rabin, Nathan (September 22, 1999). "Noreaga: Melvin Flynt Tha Hustler". The A.V. Club. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  4. ^ Baker, Soren (October 31, 1999). "NoreagaMelvin Flynt Da Hustler (Penalty)Because of the..." Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  5. ^ "Noreaga Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
  6. ^ "The Billboard 200". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 37. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. September 11, 1999. p. 104. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  7. ^ "Top R&B Albums". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 37. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. September 11, 1999. p. 54. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  8. ^ "American album certifications – Noreaga – Melvyn Flynt -- Da Hustler". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 12, 2023.

External links edit

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